Current Resources & Opportunities
Resources available for people living on low incomes are constantly changing. Fortunately, you can stay on top of the latest news about new and upcoming opportunities by reading Resource Wire, which is sent out in a weekly email and updated below.
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Welcome to Resource Wire for November 19 – 26, 2025!
Payments for SNAP recipients have now resumed, but many families are still struggling to get enough healthy food to eat every day. Fortunately, the U District Food Bank has put together a list of free community meals and restaurants offering free and discounted food in Seattle. Read on to learn more, plus find information about free vaccines, preschool programs, job training, and fun holiday events!
FREE MEALS IN SEATTLE
WHAT: In response to the recent disruption in SNAP payments, the University District Food Bank has put together a list of free weekly community meals and Seattle restaurants offering free and discounted food for those in need.
MORE INFO: Download the U District Food Bank’s lists of Local Restaurants Providing Free or Low Cost Meals and Nearby Meal Programs.
FREE VACCINES IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE
WHERE: Downtown Seattle YMCA, 909 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 11am-2pm
WHAT: The Downtown Seattle YMCA is hosting a Free Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic with Flu & COVID-19 vaccines available for free to everyone. No appointment or insurance required. Clean, warm clothes will also be available for anyone in need.
FREE IN-HOME EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM
WHEN: Enrollment open now
WHAT: Atlantic Street Center is now enrolling children 18- to 30-months-old in its ParentChild+ in-home early literacy program, which provides families with free, high-quality developmental books and toys to support your young scholar’s school readiness journey. Enrolled children also receive 30-minute in home sessions with a trained Early Learning Specialist twice a week throughout the year.
TO APPLY: Go to ParentChild+ | Atlantic Street Center.
MORE INFO: Call Sheila Mundine at 206.580.8270 or download the ParentChild+ flyer.
FREE PRESCHOOL IN KENT
WHAT: Kent Youth & Family Services is currently enrolling low-income families in Head Start and ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program), early-learning programs that provide a variety of free services for eligible children 3- to 4-years-old and their families. Services can include hot meals, health screenings, bus transportation, support services, family activities, and parenting education.
FOR ELIGIBILITY: Email earlylearning24@kyfs.org or call Kent Family Center at 253.630.9590 or Kent Valley Early Learning Center at 253.373.7600.
MORE INFO: Download the KYFS Early Learning flyer.
FREE WEB/SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR WOMEN
WHEN: Apply by November 28, 2025 for Spring 2026 cohort. Eleven-month course begins March 2026. Classes are full-time 5 days per week for 6 months, followed by a 5-month paid internship
WHERE: Primarily virtual classes. Internships are in-person.
WHAT: Ada Core is a tuition-free, 11-month (6 month classroom/5 month internship) training program to prepare women and gender expansive adults for careers in software/web development. The program includes a collaborative learning environment, individualized support (mentors, tutors, a network of mental health supports, affinity groups), and applied learning internships. Ada primarily serves and addresses the needs of Black, Latinx, Indigenous Americans, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+, and low-income people.
MORE INFO: Go to ADA Core.
FREE WINTER CELEBRATION
WHEN: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 12-3pm
WHERE: El Centro De La Raza, 2nd Floor, 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle 98144
WHAT: Stop by the annual Winterfest️ holiday event for free toy giveaways (while supplies last), professional photos with Santa, gifts for parents, holiday crafts & activities, raffle prizes, community partner resources, and more. This event is open to all community!
TO REGISTER: Go to Winterfest 2025 RSVP.
MORE INFO: Download the OAPS Winterfest flyer.
FREE, LOW-COST HOLIDAY EVENTS IN SEATTLE
WHEN: December 5, 2025, through February 13, 2026
WHERE: Locations throughout Seattle
WHAT: Seattle Parks & Recreation has pulled together a list of free and low-cost community holiday events and activities, from gingerbread making in Ballard to dragon dances in Chinatown International District.
MORE INFO: Go to 2025 Holiday Events with Seattle Parks and Recreation
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Happening This Week
FREE LEGAL HELP
WHEN: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:30-3:30pm
WHERE: Auburn Resource Center, 2814 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002
WHAT: Do you have a question about a civil legal issue – housing, family law, wills, consumer issues, general legal problems, etc.? Legal Aid Pop-Ups are here for you. These are not staffed by attorneys and cannot offer legal advice but do provide free legal information, resources, and system navigation on a walk-in basis at various locations around King County. Open to all King County tenants regardless of income who have questions about a civil legal issue may walk in to Legal Aid Pop-ups. All services are free.
MORE INFO: Download the Legal Aid Walk-In Pop Ups flyer.
FREE HELP WITH BAD CREDIT
WHEN: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6-8pm
WHERE: Online
WHAT: This is a free (virtual) two-hour workshop to help you improve and understand your credit standing and ultimately help get your finances on track as we provide information, resources, and financial literacy training that are necessary to correct and/or improve your financial standing and gain financial stability.
At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will:
- Receive a copy of your credit report
- Learn how to read and understand your credit report
- Understand why a credit report is needed for financing and how it can affect your spending
- Learn what items impact your credit score rating and how to use them to your benefit
- Learn about the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act
- Find ways to improve your credit score
TO REGISTER: Go to Credit & Budget Counseling Workshop.
IMMIGRATION RIGHTS TRAINING IN SPANISH
WHEN: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 5-7pm
WHERE: Colectiva Legal Del Pueblo, 13838 1st Ave, Burien, WA 98168
WHAT: Join us on the last Wednesday of each month to hear updates on immigration policies, learn your rights and ways to protect yourself from ICE, and make a family plan. Held in Spanish.
MORE INFO: Download the Colectiva Legal flyer.
HEALTH & RESOURCE EVENTS
WHAT: A variety of organizations are holding events this week to help connect people with basic needs and services, including things like cellphones, bus passes, vaccines, health care screenings, employment resources, legal assistance, and more!
Renton resource days
- When: , 2025, 1-4pm
- Where: Renton Library, 100 Mill Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
- What: Local social support providers will help connect you to resources such as healthcare, addiction recovery, free job training, access to ORCA cards, a free phone, gently used clothes & hygiene kits and free lunches.
- More info: Go to Renton Library Resource Days.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES: For additional events hosted at King County libraries, search for “Social Services Help” on the KCLS website.
JOB FAIRS & HIRING EVENTS
WHAT: A variety of employers are holding hiring events over the next week, with some making on-the-spot offers with no experience required.
Kirkland job fair
- When: Wednesday, November 19, 10am-1pm
- Where: Lake Washington Tech, East Building Mall E180, 11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
- What: Open to all community members seeking employment and internship opportunities in IT, HR, customer service, health care, sales, automotive, manufacturing, culinary, and more.
- To register: Go to 2025 Fall Job & Internship Fair.
ESTES hiring event
- When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 11am-1pm
- Where: WorkSource Auburn, 2707 I Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002
- What: Warehouse and Driving Opportunities – CDL: $37-$39.50/hr; Warehouse Staff: $27/hr
- More info: Go to ESTES Employment Event at WorkSource Auburn 11/19/2025 11am-1pm.
Securitas USA hiring event
- When: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 9am-12pm
- Where: WorkSource Rainier, 2531 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
- Wage: $28.05/Hour
- More info: Go to WorkSource Employer Takeover ~ Securitas USA.
MORE INFO: To find additional job openings and events, go to WorkSource Workshops & Hiring Events or Port Jobs Hiring Events.
FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
WHEN: Various times and locations listed below.
WHAT: King County’s Street Medicine Program provides walk-in medical care for people who are living homeless (or were recently homeless) only. In addition to the clinic dates below, check out the Street Medicine Program page for the weekly encampment outreach schedule.
Upcoming dates:
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 11:30am-1:30pm, Riverton Park United Methodist Church, 3118 S 140th St, Tukwila
- Thursday, November 20, 2025, 11:30am-1:30pm, Calvary Lutheran, 2415 S 320th St, Federal Way
- Monday, November 24, 2025, 2-5pm, Kent Lutheran Church, 336 2nd Ave S, Kent
- Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 3-5pm, Renton Salvation Army, 720 S Tobin St, Renton
QUESTIONS? Call 206.963.8628 or email streetmedicine@kingcounty.gov.
FREE & LOW-COST VETERINARY CARE
WHEN: See various dates and times below.
WHAT: Seattle Veterinary Outreach, Washington Health Outreach, and Doney Coe Pet Clinic provide veterinary care for free or at a reduced cost to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and or living on low incomes.
Veterinary care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Pet owners are encouraged to arrive early to secure a place in line.
Services are reserved for those experiencing homelessness or living with a low income, which is verified at clinics. Pet owners should bring their SNAP, EBT, WIC, SSI, or TANF cards. Alternatively, a letter confirming that the pet owner is living in subsidized housing or receiving housing vouchers is also acceptable.
Upcoming dates:
- Thursday, November 20, 2025, 9:30am-2:30pm, Doney Coe Services, 1101 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98321
- Friday, November 21, 2025, 10am-2pm, Recovery Cafe SODO, 4202 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 (Seattle Veterinary Outreach)
- Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 9:30am-2:30pm, Doney Coe Services, 1101 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98321
MORE INFO: Visit Seattle Veterinary Outreach Clinic Calendar, Washington Health Outreach Schedule and Services, or Doney Coe Services.
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Upcoming Resources
~UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~
FREE MEDICARE HELP DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT
WHEN: Tuesdays, 9:30-11am, Thursdays, 5:30-7pm, October 15 – December 7, 2025
WHAT: Open Enrollment is the time every fall and winter when Medicare enrollees have a chance to review, change, or drop their prescription drug or Medicare Advantage plans. This year, you can get help making the right choices by logging on to one of two FREE Q&A sessions held every week (except on holidays). Everyone’s welcome and no registration is required.
TO ATTEND: Click the Zoom link for either Tuesday or Thursday sessions.
MORE INFO: Download the SHIBA drop in sessions flyer.
GET HELP ENROLLING IN MEDICARE
WHEN: Open Enrollment for Medicare is October 15 to December 7, 2025
WHAT: With this year’s Open Enrollment period starting next month, now is the time to figure out which Medicare options are right for you. Fortunately, the Office of Insurance Commissioner is offering a new Medicare Jumpstart Kit this year to help you get ready. Just go to their website and order yours today.
ORDER YOURS: Go to Get ready now for Medicare Open Enrollment!
MORE INFO: Download Medicare Jumpstart Kit flyers.
HELP SAVING FOR COLLEGE & MORE
WHEN: Enrollment began November 1, 2026
WHAT: Washington state’s GET Prepaid Tuition Plan has reopened enrollment for parents looking to build savings for their children’s future education. GET is a 529 prepaid tuition program that carries a state-backed guarantee, ensuring that units purchased today will always keep pace with in-state college tuition costs. Savings in a GET account grow tax-free and are not subject to the ups and downs of financial markets, so families can save with confidence. Enrollment is free.
TO ENROLL: Go to 529.wa.gov.
MORE INFO: The GET contact center is ready to help at 800.955.2318 or GETInfo@wsac.wa.gov.
GET HELP PAYING FOR SCHOOL
WHEN: Apply now for the 2026-2027 school year.
WHAT: If you’re thinking about attending college, trade schools, job training, or apprenticeships starting in fall 2026, now is the time to learn about what kind of financial aid you may be able to get. Both the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) for the 2027-2027 school year are now available. Don’t know which form to use? It’s simple:
- Are you a US citizen or eligible non-citizen? Complete the FAFSA.
- Are you ineligible to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status, defaulted federal loans, or other issues with federal aid? Complete the WASFA.
MORE INFO: Go to Apply for Financial Aid on the Washington Student Achievement Council’s website.
WHAT SENIORS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RENTING
WHEN: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1-2:45pm
WHERE: Online; register to get link
WHAT: Are you a senior looking to understand your rights as a tenant? Learn everything you need to know about:
- Fees and deposits.
- How to deal with maintenance requests.
- Finding safety and community in your housing.
- Evictions in senior housing.
Tenant Law Center attorneys may be available during presentations for general legal information, and we share legal aid resources during each presentation. If you’re currently living in King County and being threatened with eviction, contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 206.267.7069 or hjpstaff@kcba.org.
TO REGISTER: Go to Rent Smart: Information for Senior Renters on the Seattle Public Library website.
LEARN ABOUT MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT
WHEN: Sunday, December 7, 2025, 11:30am-1:30pm
WHERE: Woodmont Library, 26809 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198
WHAT: Join us for a presentation on Medicare’s Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss:
- What you can do during Open Enrollment
- Choosing and changing plans
- What Medigap plans are available
- How to get help paying for Medicare
Hosted by Kingsgate Library, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) – Solid Ground volunteer, Denise. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare health care choices. Registration not required.
Additional presentations: Medicare Workshops & Webinars.
QUESTIONS? Contact Solid Ground SHIBA at shiba@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6750.
MINIMUM WAGE GOING UP NEXT YEAR
WHEN: January 1, 2026
WHAT: The minimum wage for all workers in Washington state will go up starting in January, but how much depends on where you work. In Seattle, the minimum wage will increase 2.6%, from $20.76 to $21.30 per hour. In communities that don’t have their own, the statewide minimum will rise 2.8%, from $16.66 per hour to $17.13. Minimum wage for ride-hailing drivers will increase as well.
MORE INFO: Read Here’s how much minimum wage will increase in Seattle, WA.
RENT SMART/¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES!
WHEN: English sessions are held several times a month, various days and times. Spanish sessions are held monthly on Thursdays, 5:30-6:45pm.
WHERE: Zoom
WHAT: Virtual Renters’ Rights Webinar Series presented by Solid Ground Tenant Counselors, with Tenant Law Center attorneys available to help answer questions.
Rent Smart Webinars in English
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T, 12/2/25, 1-2:45pm: Information for Senior Renters
- T, 1/6/26, 1-2:45pm – Learning the Basics
- W, 1/14/26, 3-4:45pm – Learning the Basics
- W, 1/28/26, 5-6:45pm – Housing Search Basics
- T, 2/3/26, 1-2:45pm – Housing Search Basics
- W, 2/11/26, 3-4:45pm – Overcoming Housing Barriers
- W, 2/25/26, 5-6:45pm – Renting with an Eviction on Your Record
- W, 3/11/26, 3-4:45pm – Information for Domestic Violence Survivors
- W, 3/25/26, 5-6:45pm – Breaking a Lease
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! en Espanol
- Th, 12/4/25, 5:30-6:45pm: Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos
See All Upcoming Tenant Webinars
NEED MORE HELP?
- King County residents being threatened with eviction can contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 253.234.4204 or hjpstaff@kcba.org.
- Washington state residents can visit Solid Ground’s For Tenants website for self-help information, or call Solid Ground’s Tenant Services Voice Message Line, 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1, currently open for messages Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm (hours and days are subject to change).
- Rent Smart is offered in partnership with Solid Ground’s Tenant Services, the King County Library System (KCLS), and Seattle Public Library (SPL).
¿NECESITA MÁS AYUDA?
- Si actualmente vive en el Condado de King y está siendo amenazado con el desalojo, comuníquese con el Proyecto de Justicia de Vivienda para obtener asistencia legal 253.234.4204 o hjpstaff@kcba.org.
- Los residentes del estado de Washington pueden visitar el sitio web Para Inquilinos de Solid Ground para obtener información de autoayuda, o llamar a la línea mensajes de voz de servicios para Inquilinos de Solid Ground, 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1, cual es abierta los lunes o jueves de 10:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. (las horas y los días están sujetos a cambios).
- ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! se ofrece en asociación con los Servicios para Inquilinos de Solid Ground y La Sistema Biblioteca del Condado de King.
Ongoing Community Resources
When you need help, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we put together these lists of ongoing community resources in King County for help with things like housing, food, childcare, transportation, employment, and more. Click on the topics below to see what’s available in each area.
General Resources
KING COUNTY 2.1.1
WHEN: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm (chat hours 10am-4pm)
WHAT: 2.1.1 is the best way to connect with a range of social services and resources available in King County, including help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and transportation.
CONTACT: Call 2.1.1 or 800.621.4636, text your zip code to 898.211, email kc211@incontactemail.com, or go to 2.1.1 Community Resources Online to search a database of services.
WASHINGTON CONNECTION
WHAT: Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of state services and benefits, including food, cash, child care, long-term care, and Medicare savings programs.
MORE INFO: Go to See If I Qualify to find out which programs you may be eligible for.
CONTACT: Email waconnectioncomments@dshs.wa.gov.
AFFORDABLE SEATTLE
WHAT: Affordable Seattle is an online resource to help you find benefits you may be eligible for in the City of Seattle. In just five minutes, find out how much you could save on child care, food, transportation, and utilities.
MORE INFO: Go to Affordable Seattle.
REDUCED COST SERVICES GUIDE
WHAT: Produced by the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, the Reduced Cost Services Guide is a collection of discounted services for people with low incomes, including internet, telephones, utilities, transportation, health care, financial institutions, and children’s activities.
QUESTIONS? Contact Brice Montgomery at montgba@dshs.wa.gov.
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