Need help finding food or other assistance?

If you or someone you know is struggling to access food, help is available.
211 Washington connects people with local hunger relief resources and other types of assistance, including housing, utility costs, and more. Visit wa211.org to learn more.

The WSDA Food Assistance Program supports communities and lower-income families by improving access to safe, nutritious food. Visit agr.wa.gov/foodnearyou to find food banks, food pantries, and similar resources in your area. More information is also available on our hunger relief resources webpage.

To learn about the status of SNAP benefits, visit the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services website.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years.

Our diverse roles include providing fee-based services to the agriculture community, promoting Washington agricultural products, and ensuring regulations are observed.  
 
We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities — from ensuring food safety to environmental protection — touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.