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September 24, 2025
Food Assistance (FA) Core Programs Announcement
Food Assistance Core Programs filled the vacant Regional Representative position and is excited to share the updated Regional Representative county map. The updated map shows the point of contact for (most) Core Program Lead Agencies by County. Each Regional Representative is thrilled to support the Lead and Sub Agencies across their new region. 


September 23, 2025
Federal Nondiscrimination Statement Change
USDA has updated their "All Other Programs" Nondiscrimination Statement for federal programs. Organizations operating in Washington State are subject to both the federal and the state nondiscrimination standards, regardless of the source of funding. 

September 23, 2025
Resiliency Grants - SFY 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026)
It was a highly competitive round with 259 applications submitted, totaling more than $43M in grants requested. The Resiliency Grants team awarded 105 apparent successful grantees for a total of $14M in grant awards. We would like to thank all the applicants for their submissions and the grant application reviewers, and we continue to be grateful for the tremendous work happening across the state to address food insecurity. The Resiliency Grants team is currently awaiting final language from our legal counsel for our Agreements before they can be sent out for execution to grantees. A full list of all grantees will be published on our Food Assistance Resiliency Grants website once Agreements are finalized. Below is a snapshot of the award allocation by region as well as the number of awards granted in each region.



Please visit the Resiliency Grants webpage for updates. 
If you have any questions, please reach out to foodassistancegrants@agr.wa.gov. 


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Access Food in Washington State

In addition to programs that directly affect Washington's agricultural community, WSDA leads state and federal food assistance programs to ensure that lower-income individuals and families can access food. We serve hungry people by providing food, funding, logistics services and outreach to hunger relief organizations and tribes. 

Programs and Services

Through active engagement and partnerships, we strengthen the hunger relief system, improve access to nutritious and safe foods, and ensure regulatory compliance while honoring our connections with agriculture. We currently offer state and federally funded programs. 

Access Food Near You

WSDA partners with a network of hunger relief organizations to work toward a common vision of alleviating hunger in Washington. Programs are available across the state to provide food to those who need it. We can help you find our closest partner in your area who will be able to help you determine what programs you're eligible for and to find food banks, pantries, and meal programs near you. 

Hunger Relief Resources

We know that hunger relief providers are working hard to get ample nutritious and high-quality food to their clients, and we have gathered resources ranging from recipes for clients to donor guidance that can support this effort. Read on for various donation guides, information about Good Samaritan Act protections, food conservation and tips, and more. 

Hunger in Washington

Review hunger relief program annual reports and county-level fact sheets to learn more about the need for food assistance services across Washington State. 

Hunger Relief Agency Hub

If you work with a hunger relief agency that has an Agreement with WSDA, visit this page to find: forms, program procedures manuals, required postings, civil rights materials, food inventory & ordering information, and other requirements. If you participate in our programs as a Sub Agency, these program resources may also be helpful to you.

Contact Us

Can't find what you need? Don't hesitate to contact a Food Assistance team member for general information, detailed program questions, or for help finding food assistance resources in your area. We are here to help! 

We want to hear from you!

  • Focus on Food Systems Comment Form: We invite food system stakeholders to share input through our new comment form. Your insights will help WSDA gather information about your food system concerns and priorities. Click here to provide your comments. 
 
Thank you for sharing your insights to help shape our work! 

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