FISH Community Food Bank provides support to food pantries across Kittitas County. FISH's own food pantry and other services are open to community members and CWU students alike. 

 

Hours: 

 

Monday, Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday, Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

 

The pantry is open to all individuals. All you need is an ID, and to fill out an intake form on your first visit. Individuals may visit twice per month. 

Hours:

 

Monday - Wednesday, 12pm-1pm

 

Join for a congregate hot meal, open three times a week--free of charge.

 

Hours:

 

Wednesday, 6pm - 7pm

Saturday, 1pm - 2pm

 

Open to students and community members. APOYO provides ethnically senstive foods and has no restrictions on how often clients can take food. They can also deliver food boxes if folks call. They have a mix of shelf stable and fresh foods. 

 

 

Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)

Apply for SNAP benefits or other state assistance programs. Visit https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/basic-food to learn more. Check out the pages on Student status and the decision tree to determine eligibility.

 

The best way to determine if you are eligible for Basic Food benefits is to visit DSHS in person. They will be better set up to help find the best solution for you or help you understand if you qualify for any exemptions. Bring along your financial aid information, proof of income, work-study or employment information, and your meal plan information (if applicable). 

 

Providing access or connections to resources. HopeSource is the best contact for housing assistance. Visit https://www.hopesource.us/ to learn more.

 

Provides information on resources such as SNAP or other DSHS programs. Visit https://www.pfp.org to learn more.