Low-Income Resources in Washington
Welcome to Money Fit’s Low-income resource list. There are different options organized into four categories: Food, Housing/Utilities, Child/Family Care, and Healthcare. Each resource has a brief description as well as contact information like a phone number and website URL.
We also provided an application for our Debt Management Program. If you’re struggling with debt, our nonprofit organization can provide the help you need to overcome financial burdens.
Use the following resources to determine if you qualify to receive financial assistance from a variety of programs.
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Food Resources
Tri-Cities Food Bank
Provides emergency food, friendship, and referrals to other agencies for needy clients in Benton City, Kennewick, and Richland. When possible, provides emergency assistance to other distribution agencies.
Address: 321 Wellsian Way, Richland, WA, 99352,
Phone: (509) 943-2795
Website: https://ww7.tricitiesfoodbank.org/
Emergency Food Network
Provides food to over 70 emergency food programs serving low-income individuals in Pierce County by operating an organic farm, cannery, and food distribution center.
Address: 3318 92nd Street South Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 584-1040
Website: https://www.efoodnet.org/
Volunteer Food & Resource Center
The Volunteer Food and Resource Center provides emergency and supplemental food and resources to citizens in need, total commitment to our volunteers and members, and dedication to our community of Colville and the surrounding area for whom we serve.
Address: 210 South Wynne, Colville, WA, 99114
Phone: (509) 684-2971
Website: https://newhungercoalition.org/colville-food-bank/
West Seattle Food Bank
West Seattle Food Bank is committed to providing food security and community connections to our neighbors in need. We envision a strong and connected community in which all people have access to safe and nutritious food and the essential necessities of living.
Address: 3419 Southwest Morgan Street Seattle, WA 98126
Phone: (206) 932-9023
Website: https://www.westseattlefoodbank.org/
Bellingham Food Bank/Alternatives to Hunger
Bellingham Food Bank supplies groceries to anyone living in Bellingham. Families can visit once a week for as long as they need assistance, and they receive a mix of perishable and non-perishable food based on the food pyramid.
Address: 1824 Ellis Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 676-0392
Website: https://www.bellinghamfoodbank.org/
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.
Housing and Utilities
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs.
Child and Family Care
Puget Sound Labor Agency
PSLA is able to serve the Seattle community through the generous support of workplace charitable campaigns, union members and organizations, United Way of King County, foundation support, and individuals like you.
Address: 2800 First Ave, #126, Seattle, WA, 98121
Phone: 1-206-448-9277
Website: https://www.pugetsoundlaboragency.org/
WorkSource
WorkSource is a joint venture of organizations dedicated to addressing Washington State’s employment needs
Address: PO Box 9046, Olympia, WA 98507-9046
Phone: 1-360-902-9500
Website: https://www.worksourcewa.com/
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children that helps families by providing financial assistance to purchase healthy supplemental foods from WIC-authorized vendors.
WIC also provides nutrition education, breastfeeding information, and support as well as assists in finding healthcare and other community services.
The Head Start Program
Head Start programs support children’s growth and development in a positive learning environment through a variety of services, which include
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Early learning: Children’s readiness for school and beyond is fostered through individualized learning experiences. Through relationships with adults, play, and planned and spontaneous instruction, children grow in many aspects of development. Children progress in social skills and emotional well-being, along with language and literacy learning, and concept development
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Health: Each child’s perceptual, motor, and physical development is supported to permit them to fully explore and function in their environment. All children receive health and development screenings, nutritious meals, oral health, and mental health support. Programs connect families with medical, dental, and mental health services to ensure that children are receiving the services they need.
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Family well-being: Parents and families are supported in achieving their own goals, such as housing stability, continued education, and financial security. Programs support and strengthen parent-child relationships and engage families around children’s learning and development.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services. State-administered programs may include childcare assistance, job preparation, and work assistance.
Healthcare Resources
Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
The Department of Social and Health Services is an integrated organization of high-performing programs working in partnership for statewide impact to help transform lives.
Address: P.O. Box 11699 Tacoma, WA 98411-9905
Phone: 1-800-737-0617
Website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/
Medicaid
Authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act, Medicaid was signed into law in 1965 alongside Medicare. All states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories have Medicaid programs designed to provide health coverage for low-income people. Although the Federal government establishes certain parameters for all states to follow, each state administers its Medicaid program differently, resulting in variations in Medicaid coverage across the country.