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Due to the business closures caused by the COVID-19 crisis there is an unprecedented need for food and financial resources.
We hope the below list will be helpful to you and your family.
If you don’t need the assistance please consider donating food or money in this time of great need.
As of 03/18/2020 by modifying behavior (sheltering in place, washing hands, social distancing) the rate of new daily infections in Wuhan China (original epicenter of this pandemic) has been dramatically reduced with daily new cases now in the single digits.
View CDC information on the things we can all do to reduce the rate of infections in your community.
WE will get through this together and become stronger.
Food & Nutritional Assistance
FoodPantries.org
Food pantries and food banks in the state of Washington.
NorthwestHarvest
Northwest Harvest is Washington's own statewide hunger relief agency.
Tacoma & Pierce County Food Banks
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Bridging the gap between hunger relief organizations and farmers through relationship building.
Financial Assistance
Disaster Loan Assistance
Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters
Washington Employment Security Department
As of 03-18-2020 there isn't much here yet but the state is expected to add more soon
ESD’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program
Paid Family and Medical Leave lets you take paid time off
ESD Layoff Assistance
Help businesses and workers facing major layoffs
Last updated 03-18-2020 - This page will be updated as more information becomes available.