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Inside Northwest Harvest’s Fruitvale Community Market in Yakima

[KING5] A look inside Northwest Harvest’s Fruitvale Community Market in Yakima, as the need for food assistance grows across the country

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington’s Emergency Food System Mobilizes Amid SNAP Disruption and Record Demand

Shutdown delays and new SNAP rules further strain Washington’s emergency food system SEATTLE, Wash — The federal government shutdown may have...

SNAP uncertainty piles on stress at local food banks

[Seattle Times] It has been a frenzied week for those who rely on federal benefits to feed themselves and their families — and for the food banks...

How to help Seattle families impacted by SNAP cuts

[Seattle’s Child] Local restaurants, organizations, and community members have launched into action, organizing grassroots efforts to make sure...

Tips for families amid SNAP benefits pause

[KING5 News] Northwest Harvest CEO Thomas Reynolds speaks with KING 5 about the ongoing government shutdown and how local nonprofits are stepping up...

Strengthening Our Team for a Stronger Food Justice Movement

At Northwest Harvest, we know that ending hunger in Washington requires more than food—it demands strategy, collaboration, and systems-level change...

Help KING5 raise $5M for Home Team Harvest – Washington’s signature food and funds drive

KING 5 needs your help to raise $5 million for Home Team Harvest, to support food access across Washington state Since 2001, Home Team Harvest has...

How you can support your community amid changes to SNAP

As SNAP changes and federal impacts deepen, many Washingtonians are asking how they can help Every act of generosity strengthens our community and...

Food banks brace for surge in demand as SNAP benefits face potential cuts

The shelves at food pantries across the Inland Northwest are bare, and they turn to places like 2nd Harvest and Northwest Harvest to restock them But...

Washington food banks brace for loss of SNAP funds

[Cascade PBS] Gov Ferguson announced plans to route $22M weekly to local food banks, as residents stand to lose food stamps on Nov 1 amid the federal...

Holiday Closure: Northwest Harvest will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr Day on 1/19. Connect with 2-1-1 to learn about local food access programs, or visit our statewide map.Map