Green River LibGuides: Homelessness and Hunger Resource Guide: Local Food and Housing Assistance

Types of Food Assistance

Food Banks

Food banks are locations that provide food for you to take home and prepare. These locations generally require an ID and a proof of address/residency (utility bill). Most food banks require you live within their general area.

Hot Meals

Hot meal locations are places that you go to receive a prepared meal. These are also known as soup kitchens and are usually run out of local churches.

Local Food Assistance

Auburn Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens & Food Banks
List of food banks and other food assistance programs near Auburn, WA
The Auburn Food Bank
Available to families and individuals who live within the Auburn School District boundaries

Gator Pantry

On-Campus food assistance for Green River College Students

This free pantry is available is the Student Affairs building (SA). Use the link below to get more info, contact info, and hours.

Gator Pantry
The Gator Pantry exists to provide free food assistance to students on a temporary basis and connects them to longer-term resources in the community.

Online Resources

Washington State Programs

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Washington
List of government resources and programs in Washington State
Washington Connection
Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs.
Washington State Department of Agriculture: Food Access
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.
Washington State Department of Commerce: Homelessness Response
Information on Washington State services to help those experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services: Basic Food
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

King County Programs

King County: Homeless Housing Program
The Homeless Housing Program (HHP) facilitates human services to support housing stability and individual safety in King County.

In need of shelter tonight? Check shelter availability in King County by calling 2-1-1 or 800-621-4636

Eviction Resources

King County Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program
The King County Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) helps residents behind in rent and utility payments due to COVID-19 hardships.