Dear friends and neighbors, It’s the holiday season once again, and a time when people often gather with loved ones, friends, and community to celebrate. It can also be an especially challenging time of year for those who struggle to put food on the table or keep the utilities on. I wanted to pass along some resources that help assist our neighbors in need. There are a lot of programs that rely on federal, state, and local funds to do this work in our community. Help is available. However, I know that many families who don’t qualify for these programs are still feeling stretched this year, and that is front of mind as I prepare for our work next session. The cost of housing, child care, health care, and transportation is affecting nearly all Washingtonians. House Democrats are going to be looking at how we can help lower costs for working families and make sure our economy works for everyone. This will be my last newsletter of 2024, but as always please reach out to my office if you have questions or concerns, need help accessing state programs, or want to give input about any of the work we’re doing next year. |
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To learn more about temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) click here.
To learn more about food assistance (called Basic Food in Washington, also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP) click here.
To apply for either/both TANF or Basic Food, or other state assistance programs, click here.
To learn more about food banks in Pierce County click here. To find your closest food bank click here. (This includes Nourish Pierce County food banks, you can find more information about their food banks and what to expect here.)
To sign up for home delivery of food assistance click here.
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If you’re in the City of Tacoma, get support paying for your electricity bill here. If you’re a resident of Pierce County you can get support here.
If you live in Pierce County, you can learn more about eviction prevention, mortgage assistance, weatherization, and other housing programs here.
If you live in the City of Tacoma you can look at rental assistance programs here and weatherization assistance here.
A broader list of Tacoma and Pierce County housing resources is available here.