{"id":1801,"date":"2020-07-10T13:51:51","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T21:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sdc.wastateleg.org\/saldana\/?p=1801"},"modified":"2020-07-10T13:51:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T21:51:51","slug":"summer-food-and-meal-resources-in-our-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/alpha\/2020\/07\/10\/summer-food-and-meal-resources-in-our-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Food and Meal Resources in Our Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear neighbors,<\/p>\n<p>Over the last several weeks, my office has received requests to help spread the word about the distribution of free food in our community for the many that are struggling to make ends meet due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today\u2019s newsletter is dedicated to providing information about programs in and near our district that are providing free food to families and individuals.<\/p>\n<p>I hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe in these difficult times, and I urge everyone to mask up and continue to practice social distancing since we\u2019ve seen another surge in COVID-19 infections in recent weeks. Remember, \u201cmy mask protects you, and your mask protects me.\u201d Each of us must do our part to keep our community safe.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Summer Meals for K-12 Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><em>Seattle Public Schools <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1804\" src=\"https:\/\/dev2.sdc.wastateleg.org\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/baby-3041366_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Child looking out a window while biting into a green apple. \" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/baby-3041366_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/baby-3041366_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/baby-3041366_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/baby-3041366_1280-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/baby-3041366_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Meals at School Sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has sack breakfasts and lunches available at school sites <strong>Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschools.org\/district\/calendars\/news\/what_s_new\/coronavirus_update\/resources\/student_meals\">Find a list and map of sites here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Reheatable prepared meals provided by FareStart are available for families to pick up at these school sites, as well.<\/p>\n<p>Weekend student meal support is provided by the Backpack Brigade and Food for Schools. Families in need can pick up these non-perishable food items on Fridays.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ADA accessibility support is available at school sites.<\/li>\n<li>Meals must not be eaten at the school due to social distancing requirements.<\/li>\n<li>All students can pick up meals at these sites, and parents or guardians may pick up meals for students. The student does not need to be present.<\/li>\n<li>Adults delivering to non-family members in the community and requiring more than 10 meals should:\n<ul>\n<li>have agency identification, <strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>be SPS staff, <strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>have evidence that SPS can vouch for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Meals by Bus<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Seattle Public Schools provides student meals by bus Monday through Friday throughout Seattle. Please refer to the online bus route maps and schedules, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschools.org\/district\/calendars\/news\/what_s_new\/coronavirus_update\/resources\/student_meals\">which can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about the SPS summer meals program, please call 206-252-0900 or visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschools.org\/district\/calendars\/news\/what_s_new\/coronavirus_update\/resources\/student_meals\">SPS Student Meals website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Renton School District<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Renton School District will serve grab &amp; go breakfast and lunch meals on <strong>Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentonschools.us\/students-families#fs-panel-32497\">locations listed here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<em>Monday\u2019s service will have meals for Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday\u2019s service will provide meals for Wed-Fri.<\/em>\u00a0The summer program will run through August 21.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please pre-order your meals for your pick-up location <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentonschools.us\/students-families#fs-panel-32497\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additional information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meals are free, no ID or income verification required.<\/li>\n<li>Child does not need to be present to pick-up meals.<\/li>\n<li>Students or families can pick up meals at any school or location nearest them. (You don\u2019t have to go to your school.)<\/li>\n<li>Boxes or bags will be provided to make it easier for families to carry multiple-day meal packs. Families are also encouraged to bring a backpack or bag to comfortably carry 2-3 days of meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentonschools.us\/students-families#fs-panel-32497\">Renton School District\u2019s Students and Families website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Food and Meal Assistance in our Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1807\" src=\"https:\/\/dev2.sdc.wastateleg.org\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Canva-Vegetables-In-A-Box-RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"Person holding box full of food. Broccoli, carrots, and lettuce and two brown paper bags are visible in the box.\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Canva-Vegetables-In-A-Box-RESIZED.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Canva-Vegetables-In-A-Box-RESIZED-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Canva-Vegetables-In-A-Box-RESIZED-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Canva-Vegetables-In-A-Box-RESIZED-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Canva-Vegetables-In-A-Box-RESIZED-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Below is an informal list of free food and meal assistance programs in our community. This list is not exhaustive, and you can request to add or change program information on this list as posted in this e-newsletter on <a href=\"http:\/\/sdc.wastateleg.org\/saldana\/\">my website<\/a> by sending an e-mail to <a href=\"mailto:nicole.herrera@leg.wa.gov\">nicole.herrera@leg.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For a map with more Seattle area food resources, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/public.tableau.com\/profile\/city.of.seattle.human.services#!\/vizhome\/Covid-19Seattle-AreaEmergencyFoodResources\/COVIDInfo\"><strong>visit the City of Seattle\u2019s map here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rbcoalition.org\/ufaqs\/rainier-beach-farm-stand\/\"><strong>Rainier Beach Farm Stand<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA \u00a098118<\/p>\n<p>Produce distribution: June 27<sup>th<\/sup> through September 26<sup>th<\/sup> on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/volunteer.uwkc.org\/agency\/detail\/?agency_id=72889\"><strong>God Is<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>9254 57th Avenue South, 98118;\u00a0206-850-8213<\/p>\n<p>Food distribution: Thursdays and Saturdays, 12 to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Please bring your own bag.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The following program information was found <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/foodlifeline.org\/need-food\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong> and can be confirmed by calling the individual organizations. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/foodlifeline.org\/free-food-at-local-malls-this-week\/\"><strong>Food Lifeline<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>815 S 96<sup>th<\/sup> St, Seattle, WA\u00a0 98108;\u00a01-877-404-7543 or 206-545-6600<\/p>\n<p>Distribution of emergency food boxes: <a href=\"https:\/\/foodlifeline.org\/free-food-at-local-malls-this-week\/\">Click here<\/a> for dates, times and locations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maranathawa.adventistchurch.org\/\"><strong>Maranatha Church<\/strong><\/a><strong> \/ LifeChange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>7132 43rd Ave, Seattle, WA\u00a0 98118; 256-684-7037<\/p>\n<p>Food Box Distribution: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Home delivery available.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idicseniorcenter.org\/services\"><strong>International Drop-In Center Meal Program <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7301 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, 206-414-4263<\/p>\n<p>Home delivery only, call for information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvfb.org\/what-we-do\/\"><strong>Rainier Valley Food Bank<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4205 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle, WA\u00a0 98118; 206-723-4105<\/p>\n<p>Food delivery is available regardless of age, health, or income. Sign up for home delivery <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvfb.org\/what-we-do\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elcentrodelaraza.org\/get-help\/human-emergency-services\/\"><strong>El Centro de La Raza<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA\u00a0 98144; 206-973-4401<\/p>\n<p>Food Bank Window Distribution:\u00a0Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Food Bank Deliveries (for seniors and mobility-limited individuals): Wednesdays, 2 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Senior Nutrition and Wellness Program (ages 55 and up): Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefbsm.org\/covid-19\"><strong>The Food Bank at St. Mary&#8217;s<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>611 20th Ave S, Seattle, WA\u00a0 98144; 206-324-7100<\/p>\n<p>Food Bank Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/seattleindian.org\/services\/food-security-programs\/\"><strong>Seattle Indian Center <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>1265 Main St Suite 105, Seattle, WA\u00a0 98144;\u00a0206-329-8700<\/p>\n<p>Food Bank Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Community Meals Program (to go): Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (breakfast) and 12 to 1 p.m. (lunch)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/byrdbarrplace.org\/programs-services\/food-bank\/\"><strong>Byrd Barr Place<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>722 18th Ave, Seattle, WA\u00a0 98122;\u00a0206-812-4994<\/p>\n<p>Food Bank Hours: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 12 to 4 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ywcaworks.org\/programs\/central-area-food-bank\"><strong>YWCA Central Area Food Bank<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2820 Cherry St., Seattle, WA 98122; 206-375-1496<\/p>\n<p>Home delivery only, call for more information or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ywcaworks.org\/programs\/central-area-food-bank\">this website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfsseattle.org\/get-help\/\"><strong>Jewish Family Service<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>1601 16th Ave, Seattle, WA\u00a0 98122; 206-861-3165<\/p>\n<p>Food Bank Hours: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursdays, 2 to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitylunch.org\/\"><strong>Community Lunch on Capitol Hill <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>206-972-2524<\/p>\n<p>Call to confirm location, or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.communitylunch.org\/\">www.communitylunch.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hours for meals to go: Tuesdays and Fridays, 12 to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5 to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seattlefoodcommittee.org\/food-bank-directory\/seattle-food-banks\/salvation-army-food-bank.html\"><strong>Salvation Army &#8211; Capitol Hill<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>1101 Pike St, Seattle, WA\u00a0 98101; 206-442-8371<\/p>\n<p>Call for distribution days and times.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/acrs.org\/basic-needs\/\"><strong>ACRS Meal Service<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>919 S King St, Seattle, WA\u00a0 98104; 206-774-2420<\/p>\n<p>Home delivery by appointment only.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccsww.org\/get-help\/shelter-homeless-services\/lazarus-center\/\"><strong>Lazarus Center<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2329 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144; 253-335-1930<\/p>\n<p>Distributing meals to go, 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emergencyfeeding.org\/\"><strong>Emergency Feeding Program<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>851 Houser Way N, Suite A, Renton, WA\u00a0 98057; 425-277-0300<\/p>\n<p>Drive-thru and walk-up food distribution: For distribution dates, times and locations, call or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emergencyfeeding.org\">www.emergencyfeeding.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Food bag distribution (seniors, disabled community and social services only): Request bag pick-ups at <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emergencyfeeding.org\/bagprogram\">www.emergencyfeeding.org\/bagprogram<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webmanager.salvationarmy.org\/renton_corps\/food-bank?random=492&amp;_ga=2.190537896.2007290134.1594159911-1281131957.1594159911\"><strong>Salvation Army &#8211; Renton<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>206 S Tobin St, Renton, WA\u00a0 98057; 425-255-5969<\/p>\n<p>Food Bank: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Community Supper To-Go: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 &#8211; 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>My office welcomes your thoughts and concerns, so please feel free to reach out and let us know what issues are important to you and your community.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>Sen. 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