Below is a list of food supply facilities available for immigrants. If you come across any outdated information, please let us know by sending an email to update@immway.com, so we can promptly make the necessary updates.

Spokane County Food Banks

Food banks may serve specific geographic areas. Call ahead for eligibility requirements.

Second Harvest
Provides free produce, meats, and other food items to individuals in need. Their Mobile Market distributes food at various locations without requiring appointments or documentation.
130 S. Arthur Street 2nd Floor Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 867-8188
info@spokaneresourcecenter.org

Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank
Offers food assistance and family services to prevent hunger and poverty in the community.
(509) 927-1153
10814 E Broadway, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
PO Box 141360, Spokane Valley, WA 99214
admin@partnersinw@org

Better Living Center
Serves as a food bank for residents in specific zip codes, providing food assistance on designated days.
(509) 533-3500
Toll-free: (888) 509-7944
Spokane Falls Community College
3410 W. Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224-5288
afcc.information@sfcc.spokane.edu

St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Provides meals for homeless families and individuals every Sunday at 1 p.m.
Spokane Falls Community College
3410 W Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224-5288
(509) 533-3500

New Hope Resource Center
A non-profit organization serving northern Spokane County, offering assistance including access to food pantries.
New Hope 4211 E Colbert Rd, Colbert WA 99005;
North County Food Pantry 40015A N Collins Rd, Elk, WA 99009
(509) 467-2900
director@newhoperesource.org

Community Initiatives

Food Security and Health Promoting Food Systems
Programs aimed at ensuring access to healthy foods and assisting food service managers in various settings.
SRHD
(509) 324-1659
hp_web@srhd.org

Spokane Regional Health District
1101 W. College Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 324-1500

Agribusiness and Local Food Production
Spokane County boasts a rich agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the local economy. The region is known for diverse agricultural businesses, including food processing and wineries, supported by over 2,500 farms.
10210 E Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 720-5000

Food Assistance Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP and called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

The Food Assistance Program, called FAP, is a state-funded program that provides food assistance to legal immigrants who aren’t eligible for federal Basic Food benefits solely because of their immigration status.
Washington Social Services

What is Basic Food?

Basic Food is Washington’s name for our food assistance program, which includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Food Assistance Program. This program provides food benefits to low-income households to supplement their grocery budget.

Who is eligible?

• People who live in Washington state.
• Meet income requirements based on your household size.
• Meet citizenship or immigration status requirements.

Who can’t get Basic Food?

• A fugitive felon.
• An undocumented immigrant.

You can apply for Basic Food:

• Online at www.washingtonconnection.org.
• By phone by calling 877-501-2233.
• In person at your local DSHS Community Services Office. Find a CSO near you at www.dshs.wa.gov/office-locations.
• By mail: DSHS Customer Service Center, P.O. Box 11699, Tacoma, WA, 98411-6699

For more information, call 877-501-2233.

Yes. You must have an interview for Basic Food. You can do your interview at your local Community Services Office or over the phone at: 877-501-2233