If you're scant for food in Seattle, you really don't have to be. There are two things you should do. First, apply for Food Stamps through DSHS. Depending on your income they will award you a fixed amount towards food expenses, which you will get monthly. Food stamps today are much easier to get and use than they were in the past- your monthly allowance is added to your EBT card, which you can use at any grocery store for any grocery items you want.
It may take a while for DSHS to determine your eligibility, but don't worry. Learn about the food bank system. The food banks in Seattle are amazing. Each week you can come and pick up all kinds of useful items, that will vary a bit from time to time. You'll get milk, meat, bread, cereal, canned goods, dry food, fresh fruit and vegetables, pies, and an occasional turkey. There is an active food bank in just about every neighborhood, which I'll be adding to the links list here. All the food is donated by local grocery stores at the expiration date, and a lot of good stuff gets put into the system. You don't have to feel guilty at all, any of the fresh food is stuff they have to throw out anyway if people don't pick it up in time. None of the food banks ask for income information when you sign up, they are there to feed you regardless of what your specific economic situation is.
If you're really struggling and want to eat well or take care of your Family, the best thing to do is apply for food stamps -and- use the food bank. You can get a lot of staples that you'd by anyway for free through the food bank, and then use your EBT card to get things you really want.
Peace and Good Eats!
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