Food banks, meal programs and market organizers ask council to protect and expand food access funding Leaders of meal programs, food banks and food-access nonprofits urged the council to protect $3 million for food banks, $1 million for hot meals and to fund farmers markets and pantry efforts that have seen sharp increases in demand.

Demand for food assistance is skyrocketing, with meal programs and food banks pleading for crucial municipal funding to keep up with the crisis.

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Seattle Council unanimously adopts resolution expanding emergency authority to address SNAP disruptions The Seattle City Council on Nov. 3, 2025 adopted Resolution 32186 to modify the mayor's Oct. 30 civil emergency proclamation related to the federal shutdown and disruptions to SNAP benefits, authorizing the executive to distribute emergency resources across a range of food-access channels and directing consultation with council on funding sources.

Seattle City Council just took a bold step to expand emergency resources for food access in response to the ongoing federal shutdown affecting SNAP benefits.

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Council proposes amendments to enhance Fresh Bucks program for children and families Amendment seeks to direct Fresh Bucks funding towards children and families' food access.

Seattle is taking bold steps to ensure families in need have better access to food, with a new proposal aimed at directing Fresh Bucks funding specifically for children.

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Community Enrollment Partners expand Fresh Bucks program outreach in North Seattle Organizations enhance outreach to underserved communities for Fresh Bucks food benefits

Seattle's city hall buzzed with passionate discussions on expanding the Fresh Bucks program to ensure every resident has access to healthy food, but will all community partners be included?

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