What They Provide: food bank locator, free grocery locations, free meal locations, mobile market locations, pantry search by address/ZIP code
Website: foodfinder.2-harvest.org
Phone: 211 for food access questions; Second Harvest main: 509-534-6678
Address: Online search tool; Second Harvest main office: 1234 E Front Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours of Operation: Website available anytime; food bank and meal site hours vary by location
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment or referral required to use the locator; individual food banks may have their own rules
Documents Needed: None to search; individual food banks may request photo ID, proof of address, household information, or self-declaration depending on program
Application Process: Enter a Spokane address, ZIP code, or use current location; review nearby food banks/meals; contact the listed site directly to confirm current hours and requirements before going
Eligibility: Anyone looking for free groceries or meals in the Inland Northwest; individual pantry eligibility may vary
Cost: Free to search; food assistance is generally free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Eastern Washington and North Idaho, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Website-based; call 211 or individual sites for language/accessibility questions
Important Notes: Best first tool for finding current Spokane-area food banks and meal sites. Second Harvest states its Food Finder helps people enter a location to find free groceries or meals nearby.

What They Provide: food bank referrals, food pantry referrals, free meal referrals, emergency food referrals, SNAP/Basic Food referrals, community resource navigation
Website: wa211.org
Phone: 211; 1-877-211-9274
Text / Chat: Text zip code or “EW211” to 898-211
Address: Not applicable
Hours of Operation: Online database available anytime; phone hours may vary by region
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment or referral required to contact 211
Documents Needed: None to call/search; referred food programs may request photo ID, proof of address, household information, or income information depending on program
Application Process: Call 211, text, or search online; ask for Spokane County food banks, meal sites, SNAP/Basic Food help, or emergency food resources
Eligibility: Anyone needing food assistance or resource referrals
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Multilingual helpline; call to request language support
Important Notes: Good option when someone does not know which food bank serves their area or needs help beyond food, such as utilities, housing, transportation, or benefits. WA 211 states it connects people to local services, and its food assistance page directs people to food pantries/banks and additional food resource help.

What They Provide: food assistance lead agency lookup, food resource connection, county-level food access information, food assistance program direction
Website: agr.wa.gov/services/food-access/access-food-near-you
Phone: 360-725-5640
Address: Online/statewide resource
Hours of Operation: Website available anytime; WSDA phone hours may vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to use lookup tool; individual food programs may have their own process
Documents Needed: None to use lookup; local programs may request photo ID, proof of address, household information, or income information
Application Process: Search by county and program to find the food assistance lead agency; contact the listed agency for local food resource direction
Eligibility: Washington residents looking for food assistance information
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Website-based; call WSDA or the listed local agency for access needs
Important Notes: Best as a statewide backup when local food bank information is unclear. WSDA states people looking for food assistance can search by county and program to find the lead agency that can connect them with local food resources.

What They Provide: food bank locator, Feeding America network food bank lookup, local food bank contact information, grocery/meal resource direction
Website: feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
Phone: Website-based locator; contact listed food bank directly
Address: Online locator
Hours of Operation: Website available anytime; listed food bank hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to use locator; local food banks and partner pantries may have their own requirements
Documents Needed: None to search; local food banks/pantries may request photo ID, proof of address, household information, or income information depending on program
Application Process: Enter ZIP code; select the nearest food bank; use the food bank’s website or phone number to find nearby pantries and meal programs
Eligibility: Anyone looking for food assistance through the Feeding America network
Cost: Free to search; food assistance is generally free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Nationwide, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Website-based; contact listed food bank for language/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Useful national backup locator. For Spokane County, Second Harvest Inland Northwest is the local Feeding America network food bank serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

What They Provide: food bank locator, pantry map, emergency food location search, Washington food resource lookup
Website: foodlifeline.org/find-food
Phone: Website-based locator; call 211 for help finding local food resources
Address: Online locator
Hours of Operation: Website available anytime; food program hours vary by location
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to use locator; individual food banks may have their own rules
Documents Needed: None to search; food programs may request photo ID, proof of address, household information, or income information
Application Process: Search by location to find nearby food resources; contact listed sites directly to verify current hours and requirements
Eligibility: Washington residents needing food assistance
Cost: Free to search; food assistance is generally free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Website-based; call listed food sites or 211 for access questions
Important Notes: Useful backup map, especially if someone is outside central Spokane or needs another way to search. Spokane Valley’s food resource notice directs people to Food Lifeline’s find-food map and 211 for local resources.

What They Provide: Washington food bank search guidance, food pantry locator link, statewide food bank information, food assistance direction
Website: hungerfreewa.org/foodbanks
Phone: Website-based resource; use 211 for direct food resource navigation
Address: Online resource
Hours of Operation: Website available anytime
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to use resource
Documents Needed: None to use website; local food banks may request photo ID, proof of address, household information, or income information
Application Process: Use the linked Washington 211 food bank finder; enter city or ZIP code; contact listed food banks directly
Eligibility: Washington residents looking for food banks or pantries
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Website-based
Important Notes: Hunger Free Washington specifically advises users not to over-filter by focus population, age group, or payment option because that can remove many food bank results.

What They Provide: monthly food benefits, grocery assistance, EBT card benefits, help buying eligible food items
Website: dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/basic-food
Phone: 1-877-501-2233
Address: Apply online, by phone, by mail, or at a local DSHS Community Services Office
Hours of Operation: DSHS phone/office services generally Monday–Friday; local office hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral required; application and eligibility interview required
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, Social Security numbers if available, proof of income, rent/mortgage amount, utility costs, household member information, immigration documents if applicable, child support/medical expenses if applicable
Application Process: Apply online through Washington Connection, call 1-877-501-2233, apply in person at a DSHS Community Services Office, or mail an application to DSHS Customer Service Center, P.O. Box 11699, Tacoma, WA 98411-6699
Eligibility: Washington residents who meet income, household, and program rules; benefit amount is based on family size, allowable deductions, and income
Cost: Free to apply
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Basic Food information is available in multiple languages; TTY/TDD users may use Washington Relay at 1-800-833-6384
Important Notes: Basic Food is Washington’s SNAP program. DSHS states people can apply online, by phone, in person, or by mail, and benefits are based on family size, deductions, and income.

What They Provide: online applications for Basic Food/SNAP, cash assistance, childcare assistance, long-term care, Medicare Savings Program, benefits screening, application status tracking
Website: washingtonconnection.org
Phone: DSHS Customer Service: 1-877-501-2233
Address: Online application portal
Hours of Operation: Website available anytime; DSHS phone services generally Monday–Friday
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral required
Documents Needed: household information, income information, rent/mortgage amount, utility costs, Social Security numbers if available, immigration documents if applicable, benefit letters/pay stubs if available
Application Process: Create or use a SecureAccess Washington account, complete the online application, submit required information, and complete the DSHS interview if required
Eligibility: Washington residents applying for public benefits; eligibility depends on program rules
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required for Basic Food; some other applications may involve medical coverage
Service Area: Washington State
Languages / Accessibility: Online application available through Washington Connection; accessibility depends on website/SAW access
Important Notes: Washington Connection is the official online application portal for many Washington public benefits. DSHS says people can use it to apply online for Basic Food and other services.

What They Provide: Basic Food/SNAP application help, eligibility interviews, benefit review help, change reporting, public benefit questions, cash/food assistance help
Website: dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/community-services-office
Phone: 1-877-501-2233
Address: Phone-based access
Hours of Operation: Agents available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM; food/cash interviews and change reporting generally handled 8 AM–2 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral required; interview may be required after application
Documents Needed: application details, case/client ID if already receiving benefits, proof of income, rent/utility information, household information, benefit notices, requested verification documents
Application Process: Call 1-877-501-2233 to apply, complete an interview, report changes, ask questions, or follow up on an application/case
Eligibility: Washington residents applying for or receiving DSHS food/cash benefits
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required for food benefits
Service Area: Washington State
Languages / Accessibility: TTY/TDD users may use Washington Relay at 1-800-833-6384
Important Notes: DSHS states services are available by phone through the Customer Service Contact Center, including interviews for cash or food, benefit changes, and benefit case management.

What They Provide: Basic Food/SNAP application help, cash assistance help, eligibility interviews, benefit reviews, change reporting, navigator help, WorkFirst/Social Services case management
Website: dshs.wa.gov/location/dshs-cso-060
Phone: 1-877-501-2233
Address: 1313 N Maple St, Suite 104, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM; office/phone services for interviews and changes generally 8 AM–2 PM; customers checked in by 2 PM are served that day
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral required; scheduled appointment may be required for some case manager services
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, proof of income, rent/utility information, household information, Social Security numbers if available, immigration documents if applicable, benefit notices, requested verification documents
Application Process: Apply online, by phone, or in person; use the office for application help, interviews, reporting changes, or general navigator questions
Eligibility: Spokane-area residents applying for or receiving DSHS benefits
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required for food benefits
Service Area: Spokane County / Washington State DSHS service system
Languages / Accessibility: TTY: 1-800-833-6384; call to request language/accessibility support
Important Notes: This is one of the main Spokane DSHS offices for food/cash assistance. DSHS lists Maple CSO service hours and says office/phone services from 8 AM–2 PM include cash/food interviews, eligibility reviews, mid-certification reviews, and change reporting.

What They Provide: Basic Food/SNAP application help, cash assistance help, eligibility interviews, benefit reviews, change reporting, navigator help, WorkFirst/Social Services case management
Website: dshs.wa.gov/location/dshs-cso-058
Phone: 1-877-501-2233
Address: 8517 E Trent Ave, Suite 101, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM; office/phone services for interviews and changes generally 8 AM–2 PM; customers checked in by 2 PM are served that day
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral required; scheduled appointment may be required for some case manager services
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, proof of income, rent/utility information, household information, Social Security numbers if available, immigration documents if applicable, benefit notices, requested verification documents
Application Process: Apply online, by phone, or in person; use the office for application help, interviews, reporting changes, or general navigator questions
Eligibility: Spokane Valley/Spokane-area residents applying for or receiving DSHS benefits
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required for food benefits
Service Area: Spokane County / Washington State DSHS service system
Languages / Accessibility: TTY: 1-800-833-6384; call to request language/accessibility support
Important Notes: This is the Spokane Valley DSHS Community Services Office. DSHS lists Trent CSO with the same 8 AM–5 PM weekday service hours and 8 AM–2 PM food/cash interview/change-reporting service window.

What They Provide: state-funded food assistance, EBT food benefits, grocery assistance for some legal immigrants not eligible for federal Basic Food/SNAP due only to immigration status
Website: dshs.wa.gov/esa/program-summary/food-assistance-program-legal-immigrants-fap
Phone: 1-877-501-2233
Address: Apply through DSHS / Washington Connection / local Community Services Office
Hours of Operation: DSHS phone/office services generally Monday–Friday
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral required; application and eligibility interview may be required
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, immigration documents, proof of income, rent/utility information, household information, Social Security numbers if available, requested DSHS verification documents
Application Process: Apply through Washington Connection, by phone at 1-877-501-2233, by mail, or at a DSHS Community Services Office; DSHS determines whether Basic Food or the state Food Assistance Program applies
Eligibility: Lawfully admitted immigrants who meet Basic Food requirements except citizenship or immigration status
Cost: Free to apply
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: TTY/TDD users may use Washington Relay at 1-800-833-6384; call to request interpreter support
Important Notes: DSHS describes this as a state-funded food assistance program for legal immigrants who are not eligible for federal Basic Food solely because of alien status.

What They Provide: EBT balance help, lost/stolen/damaged EBT card reporting, PIN reset, replacement card help, EBT account access
Website: dshs.wa.gov/faq/who-do-i-call-help-my-ebt-card
Phone: 1-888-328-9271
Address: Phone/online EBT support
Hours of Operation: Call for EBT card help; automated balance/card services available through EBT customer service
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment or referral required
Documents Needed: EBT card number if available, case information if available, identity verification information
Application Process: Call 1-888-328-9271 to check balance, reset PIN, or report a lost/stolen/damaged EBT card; use ebtEDGE or the ebtEDGE mobile app to check balance if available
Eligibility: Washington EBT cardholders
Cost: Free customer service; replacement card policies may vary
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State
Languages / Accessibility: Call for phone accessibility/language options
Important Notes: DSHS states EBT cardholders should call 1-888-328-9271 to check balances, reset PINs, or report lost/stolen EBT cards.

What They Provide: WIC food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, formula support when eligible, healthy foods for pregnant/postpartum people, infants, and young children
Website: srhd.org/programs-and-services/wic
Phone: 509-324-1620
Address: Multiple Spokane County WIC locations; main SRHD address: 1101 W College Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Varies by WIC location; call or check WIC locations page
Appointment / Referral Required: Appointment/application required; call or complete the WIC Interest Form
Documents Needed: photo ID, proof of Spokane County/Washington address, proof of income or Medicaid/Apple Health/SNAP/TANF proof if applicable, child’s birth certificate or medical card if available, immunization record if available
Application Process: Call 509-324-1620, contact a clinic location, or complete the WIC Interest Form; WIC staff screen eligibility and schedule next steps
Eligibility: Pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding people; infants; and children under age 5 who meet WIC income/residency/nutrition-risk requirements
Cost: Free for eligible participants
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Apple Health/Medicaid participation may help show income eligibility; insurance is not required
Service Area: Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to request interpreter/accessibility support
Important Notes: SRHD states Spokane County WIC serves clients at six Spokane County locations and lists 509-324-1620 as the contact number.

What They Provide: WIC office locator help, WIC benefit support, WIC app/card support, WIC program questions
Website: doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic
Phone: 1-800-841-1410
Text: Text WIC to 96859
Address: Phone/text support
Hours of Operation: Call/text support hours may vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral required
Documents Needed: None to ask questions; WIC application may require ID, proof of address, proof of income/benefits, and child/pregnancy information
Application Process: Call, text, or use the WIC clinic locator to find the nearest WIC clinic and apply
Eligibility: Washington residents seeking WIC information or support
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about language/accessibility support
Important Notes: Washington DOH lists the WIC Cascades Support Line at 1-800-841-1410 and text option WIC to 96859 for finding WIC office help.

What They Provide: summer grocery benefits for eligible school-aged children, one-time EBT food benefit, grocery support when school meals are not available
Website: dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks
Phone: 1-833-543-3230
Address: Online/phone program access
Hours of Operation: Program and application timelines are seasonal; check website for current year deadlines and status
Appointment / Referral Required: Many children are automatically eligible; some families may need to apply
Documents Needed: child’s name/date of birth, school information, household income information if applying, case/client information if receiving SNAP/TANF/Medicaid or other qualifying benefits
Application Process: Check eligibility through Washington SUN Bucks; apply if required; benefits are issued to eligible children by EBT card or existing benefit card depending on household situation
Eligibility: Eligible school-aged children in Washington; many children qualify automatically based on participation in programs such as Basic Food/SNAP or school meal eligibility
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Medicaid participation may help determine automatic eligibility for some children, but SUN Bucks is a food benefit
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: TTY: 1-800-833-6348; text alert option available through DSHS SUN Bucks
Important Notes: DSHS describes SUN Bucks/Summer EBT as a one-time $120 per eligible child yearly benefit to help families buy groceries during summer when school meals are unavailable. USDA lists Washington SUN Bucks as available and gives the hotline as 1-833-543-3230.

What They Provide: farmers market produce benefits, fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, WIC nutrition support, local farm/market access
Website: doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic/farmers-market
Phone: Spokane County WIC: 509-324-1620; WIC Cascades Support Line: 1-800-841-1410
Address: Benefits used at authorized farmers markets/farm stores; Spokane WIC locations vary
Hours of Operation: Seasonal program; farmers market hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: Must be an active WIC participant and have eligible farmers market benefits
Documents Needed: Active WIC account/card/app information, WIC QR code if required, WIC benefit balance, ID if requested by clinic/market
Application Process: Ask Spokane County WIC if WIC Farmers Market benefits are available; use benefits at WIC-approved farmers markets or farm stores
Eligibility: Eligible WIC participants with active WIC benefits and FMNP benefits when available
Cost: Free benefit for eligible WIC participants
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required; Apple Health/Medicaid may support WIC income eligibility
Service Area: Washington State; local authorized markets vary
Languages / Accessibility: Call WIC for interpreter/accessibility support
Important Notes: Washington DOH states WIC FMNP is part of WIC and helps lower-income WIC participants access fresh produce through authorized farmers markets and farm stores.

What They Provide: seasonal farmers market benefits, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs
Website: dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program
Phone: Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington: 509-458-2509; statewide program information through DSHS
Address: Benefits used at participating farmers markets/stands/farm stores; local aging office access varies
Hours of Operation: Seasonal program; application and benefit-use dates vary each year
Appointment / Referral Required: Application required each year
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, date of birth/age verification if requested, address/contact information, income information/self-attestation, tribal status if applying under American Indian/Alaska Native age rules
Application Process: Apply through the local Area Agency on Aging or designated program access point during the season; use benefits at authorized locations if approved
Eligibility: Lower-income older adults; federal program generally serves adults 60+ and American Indian/Alaska Native adults 55+ depending on state/local rules
Cost: Free for eligible participants
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State; local access through regional aging network
Languages / Accessibility: Call Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington to ask about interpreter/accessibility support
Important Notes: DSHS states the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides benefits to lower-income older adults for locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs. USDA describes the program as serving low-income seniors, generally age 60+ with income at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines.

What They Provide: fresh produce, groceries, mobile food distribution, public food distributions
Website: 2-harvest.org/food-near-me
Phone: 509-534-6678
Address: Mobile distribution locations vary
Hours of Operation: Varies by distribution site; check Second Harvest Food Finder for current schedule
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment or referral required for public Mobile Market distributions
Documents Needed: None listed; bring bags or boxes for food
Application Process: Use Second Harvest Food Finder to locate current Mobile Market distributions; go to the listed site during distribution hours
Eligibility: Families and individuals facing hunger
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane County, Spokane Valley, Stevens County, Eastern Washington, and North Idaho
Languages / Accessibility: Call or check location details for accessibility needs
Important Notes: Mobile Market distributions are open to the public and may include fresh produce and other groceries. Schedules and locations change, so check before going.

What They Provide: groceries, food bank, diapers, clothing, emergency assistance
Website: partnersinw.org/food-bank
Phone: 509-927-1153
Address: 10814 E Broadway Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment necessary for food bank service
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID, proof of address, household information, and benefit cards may be helpful if available
Application Process: Walk in during food bank hours; call with questions before going
Eligibility: People needing food assistance in the Spokane Valley area; call to confirm service area or household requirements
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane Valley / Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Strong East Spokane/Spokane Valley grocery assistance resource. Their website lists food, clothing, and diaper services Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM.

What They Provide: food bank, groceries, basic needs support, employment services, training services, family services, cultural programs
Website: aiccinc.org
Phone: 509-535-0886
Address: 1025 W Indiana Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Walk-in
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Walk in during food bank hours
Eligibility: Greater Spokane area residents
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Greater Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: AICC serves more than food needs and may be especially helpful for Native community members, but food pantry eligibility is listed for all persons living in the Greater Spokane area.

What They Provide: groceries, food pantry, learning opportunities, All Nations support, dental clinic connection
Website: renewspokane.org/food-pantry
Phone: 509-325-1258
Address: 25 E North Foothills Dr, Spokane, WA 99207
Hours of Operation: Tuesday, 9 AM–11:30 AM and 1 PM–3:30 PM; Thursday, 9 AM–12:30 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Call or walk in
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID, proof of address, and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Call or walk in during food pantry hours
Eligibility: Washington State residents; some food bank service boundaries may apply
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane / Washington State; call to confirm current service boundaries
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Located between Ruby and Division on North Foothills, behind Staples. Hours were updated by the program in August 2024.

What They Provide: food bank, emergency food, diapers, hygiene supplies, utility assistance, fuel vouchers, bus passes
Website: caritasoutreachministries.org
Phone: 509-326-2249
Address: 4718 N Ash St, Spokane, WA 99205
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM; last client sign-in 1 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Walk-in; call first if unsure
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID, proof of address, and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Walk in during open hours; bring cloth shopping bags if possible
Eligibility: People experiencing financial or food insecurity and/or homelessness in Northwest Spokane
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Northwest Spokane
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: May close early if they run out of food. Located in the basement at 4718 N Ash St.

What They Provide: groceries, shelf-stable food, fresh produce, meat, dairy, plant proteins, bread, pet food when available, clothing, hygiene, laundry support, utility assistance, bus passes
Website: ourplacespokane.org/services
Phone: 509-326-7267
Address: 1509 W College Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Wednesday, 3:30 PM–6 PM; Thursday, 10 AM–12:30 PM; last Saturday of each month, 10 AM–12:30 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Walk-in; first come, first served
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID and proof of address may be helpful if available
Application Process: Walk in during food center distribution hours; outdoor grocery-market style distribution along the east side of the building
Eligibility: No restrictions listed through community resource data; Our Place primarily serves the West Central Spokane neighborhood
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane / West Central Spokane
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Our Place notes they can get critically low toward the end of service, so arriving earlier is better when possible.

What They Provide: client-choice food pantry, groceries, food assistance
Website: spokane.salvationarmy.org/spokane_citadel/cure-hunger
Phone: 509-325-6821
Address: 204 E Indiana Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 10 AM–4 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Walk-in for services
Documents Needed: None listed through Help Me Grow; photo ID and household information may still be helpful if available
Application Process: Walk in during food assistance hours
Eligibility: No eligibility requirements listed
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington / Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: English and Spanish listed through Help Me Grow; call for accessibility needs
Important Notes: Hope Market offers a client-choice shopping experience where guests choose foods from available selections.

What They Provide: food bank, meals, clothing bank, basic needs support, counseling services, transitional housing connection, church services
Website: thecitygatespokane.org
Phone: 509-455-9670
Address: 170 S Madison St, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Call for current food bank hours and appointment availability
Appointment / Referral Required: Appointment required; call during regular business hours
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID, proof of address, and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Call 509-455-9670 to schedule or ask about current food bank access
Eligibility: Service area may include 99201 south of the river, 99204, and parts of 99224; call to confirm
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane; service boundaries may apply
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: City Gate is a Second Harvest food distribution provider. Some listings note clients may be served every 30 days and should call for an appointment.

What They Provide: food pantry, grocery-style food distribution, emergency food support
Website: cheneycupboard.org
Phone: 509-235-2325
Address: 624 3rd St, Cheney, WA 99004
Hours of Operation: Monday, 4 PM–6 PM; Wednesday, 9 AM–11:30 AM
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment listed; call first if unsure
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID, proof of address, and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Visit during food distribution hours
Eligibility: Adults 18+ living in ZIP codes 99004, 99014, 99020, and sometimes 99224 depending on address; income/resource requirements may apply
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Cheney, Four Lakes, Marshall, and some southwest Spokane County areas
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Good southwest Spokane County resource, especially for Cheney/Four Lakes/Marshall households.

What They Provide: food pantry, groceries, emergency food support
Website: Medical Lake Food Bank
Phone: 509-299-3819
Address: 207 S Washington St, Medical Lake, WA 99022
Hours of Operation: First Thursday of each month, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM; Friday, 10 AM–12 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first recommended
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID, proof of address, and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Call or go during listed distribution hours
Eligibility: Medical Lake / west Spokane County area residents needing food assistance
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Medical Lake / west Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Good resource for Medical Lake and nearby west Spokane County residents.

What They Provide: food pantry, groceries, emergency food support
Website: meadfoodbank.org
Phone: 509-466-7068
Address: 12611 N Wilson St, Mead, WA 99021
Hours of Operation: Wednesday, 4 PM–6:45 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first recommended
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID, proof of address, and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Visit during food pantry hours or call with questions
Eligibility: Mead school district area / ZIP codes may apply; call to confirm
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Mead / north Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Good north Spokane County resource. Some listings identify the service area as the Mead school district area.

What They Provide: food pantry, groceries, emergency food support
Website: http://www.servespokane.org/
Phone: 509-998-5722
Address: 8303 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99208
Hours of Operation: Tuesday, 1 PM–3 PM; Thursday, 1 PM–4 PM; 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 9 AM–12 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first recommended
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID, proof of address, and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Call or go during listed food pantry hours
Eligibility: Spokane-area households needing food assistance; call to confirm service area
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: North Spokane / Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Helpful because it includes Saturday distribution twice a month, which may work better for working households.

What They Provide: food pantry, groceries, emergency food support
Website: https://nwconnect.org/programs/
Phone: 509-487-2781
Address: 4520 N Crestline St, Spokane, WA 99207
Hours of Operation: Monday and Thursday, 9 AM–11 AM; Tuesday, 9:15 AM–11 AM
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first recommended
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID, proof of address, and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Call or go during listed food pantry hours
Eligibility: Northeast Spokane-area households needing food assistance; call to confirm service area
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Northeast Spokane / Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Listed as Northeast Food Pantry / Northwest Connect in regional food bank directories.

What They Provide: food pantry, groceries, emergency food support
Website: https://greenhousedp.com/
Phone: 509-272-6897
Address: 211 N Fir St, Deer Park, WA 99006
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1 PM–5 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first recommended
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID, proof of address, and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Call or go during listed food pantry hours
Eligibility: Deer Park / north Spokane County households needing food assistance
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Deer Park / north Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Include because Deer Park is in Spokane County and this supports north county residents who may not be able to easily access central Spokane food banks.

What They Provide: food pantry, groceries, emergency food support
Website: Otis Orchards Food Bank
Phone: 509-842-2355
Address: 4308 N Harvard Rd, Otis Orchards, WA 99027
Hours of Operation: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 12 PM–2 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first recommended
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; photo ID, proof of address, and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Call or go during listed food pantry hours
Eligibility: Otis Orchards / east Spokane County households needing food assistance
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Otis Orchards / east Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Good eastern Spokane County resource near the Idaho border.

What They Provide: breakfast, lunch, dinner for overnight shelter guests, day services, showers, laundry, resource room, personal care items
Website: cceasternwa.org/house-of-charity
Phone: 509-624-7821
Address: 32 W Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Breakfast and lunch meal times may vary; shelter clients receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment listed for day services; overnight shelter check-in required for shelter meals
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, Medicaid/insurance card if available, medication list if applicable; do not delay seeking help if documents are missing
Application Process: Call or go to House of Charity to ask about current meal/day-service access and shelter check-in process
Eligibility: Adults experiencing homelessness; emergency shelter serves people identifying as male, age 18+
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: House of Charity confirms breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily to those who slept there the night before; showers, laundry, resource room, and personal care items are also available daily.

What They Provide: free lunch, free dinner, shelter connection, case management connection, basic needs support, recovery support connection
Website: uniongospelmission.org/need-help
Phone: 509-535-8510
Address: 1224 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours of Operation: Lunch and dinner served daily; call to confirm current meal times before going
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment listed for public meals; intake/check-in rules may apply
Documents Needed: photo ID if available; Social Security number may be requested for first visit according to community listings; do not delay seeking food if documents are unavailable
Application Process: Call or go to the Men’s Shelter during meal times; ask staff about current meal access, shelter intake, and day service rules
Eligibility: People needing meals in Spokane; program rules may apply
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane / Inland Northwest
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: UGM states its dining room provides free lunch and dinner to the public 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What They Provide: hot meals to go, food bank, clothing, hygiene products, blankets, day drop-in support, basic needs support
Website: The City Gate
Phone: 509-455-9670
Address: 170 S Madison St, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM–3 PM; closed 12 PM–12:30 PM for lunch according to WhyHunger listing
Appointment / Referral Required: Appointment may be required for food bank; call first
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, proof of address if available, household information if seeking food bank support
Application Process: Call 509-455-9670 to confirm current meal/food bank hours and appointment process
Eligibility: Adults needing food/basic needs; some food bank service boundaries may apply
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane; food bank listings mention 99201 south of the river, 99204, and parts of 99224, so call to confirm
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: City Gate is listed as distributing hot meals to go and prepacked food boxes/bags. Hours and appointment rules should be confirmed before going.

What They Provide: free prepared meals, fresh groceries, pantry groceries, dignity-based meal service, nutrition support for women and children
Website: wcfrspokane.org
Phone: Call through website contact information; service details listed online
Address: 1408 N Washington St, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Meal and grocery distribution hours vary by monthly menu/service schedule; office hours listed as Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Registration may be required for some services; check current monthly menu/service page
Documents Needed: Call/check website to confirm; photo ID and household information may be helpful if available
Application Process: Review the monthly menu/service hours online; follow registration instructions if required; attend listed meal/grocery distribution times
Eligibility: Women and children in need; young men may be served when accompanied by a female parent/guardian according to community resource listings
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Community listings note the site may not be handicapped accessible; call to confirm current accessibility options
Important Notes: WCFR states it serves women and children in need and that fresh and pantry groceries accompany each meal. Check the monthly menu/service page because meal dates and service hours change.

What They Provide: youth meals, emergency shelter, showers, clothing, hygiene supplies, case management, school support, safety planning, housing referrals
Website: voaspokane.org/locations/crosswalk-youth-shelter
Phone: 509-838-6596
Address: 525 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Call to confirm current meal and shelter intake hours
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first recommended; youth may access directly depending on current availability
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, school ID if available, birth certificate if available, Medicaid/insurance card if available; do not delay seeking help if documents are missing
Application Process: Call or go to Crosswalk to ask about current meal access, shelter intake, and youth services
Eligibility: Runaway and homeless youth ages 13–18
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required for shelter/meal access
Service Area: Spokane County and neighboring counties
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Crosswalk is Spokane’s dedicated emergency shelter resource for runaway and homeless youth ages 13–18. Meal times can change, so confirm before going.

What They Provide: youth/young adult meals, snacks, drop-in support, clothing, hygiene supplies, laundry, showers, street outreach, mentoring, basic needs support
Website: cupofcoolwater.org
Phone: 509-747-6686
Address: 1106 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Call or check website/social media for current drop-in and meal hours
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral generally required for drop-in; call first to confirm current hours
Documents Needed: None listed; photo ID may be helpful if available
Application Process: Contact Cup of Cool Water or visit during listed drop-in hours for meals/basic-needs support
Eligibility: Youth and young adults, generally ages 24 and under, experiencing homelessness or street involvement
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Older Spokane meal schedules list Cup of Cool Water as a youth/young adult meal and drop-in option, but current hours should be confirmed directly before sending someone.

What They Provide: community meal, hot meal, food support
Website: spokanecathedral.com
Phone: 509-358-4290
Address: 1115 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Community meal times may vary; older Spokane meal schedules list weekday lunch and some dinner times
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first to confirm current meal schedule
Documents Needed: Call to confirm; generally none for community meals
Application Process: Call the parish/cathedral office or check current community meal information before going
Eligibility: People needing community meal support
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Downtown Spokane
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about accessibility needs
Important Notes: Include only with a “call first” caution because many publicly available Spokane meal schedules are old and meal times may have changed. Older local meal schedules list Our Lady of Lourdes as a free meal site.

What They Provide: senior meals, congregate meal information, home-delivered meals, nutrition support, senior food access
Website: mowspokane.org
Phone: 509-456-6597
Address: 1222 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Call for current meal site and home-delivered meal schedules
Appointment / Referral Required: Application/intake may be required for home-delivered meals; congregate meal access may vary by site
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, age verification if requested, address/contact information, emergency contact, dietary needs, income information if requested
Application Process: Call Meals on Wheels Spokane/Mid-City Concerns to ask about congregate meals, home-delivered meals, and eligibility
Eligibility: Older adults and homebound seniors; specific program eligibility varies by meal type
Cost: Donation-based or program-specific; call to confirm
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required for basic meal inquiry; some senior services may coordinate with aging/Medicaid-funded programs
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Best placed here for seniors needing meal support, and later duplicated or cross-referenced under Senior Services if desired. Older meal schedules list Mid-City Concerns senior breakfast/lunch options, but current services should be confirmed directly.

What They Provide: family shelter, dinner for shelter families, day shelter support, family basic needs support
Website: familypromiseofspokane.org
Phone: 509-747-5487
Address: Family Promise / Open Doors access may vary; older listings reference 631 S Richard Allen Ct, Spokane, WA
Hours of Operation: Call Family Promise to confirm current shelter/day-service and meal access
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first; shelter/intake screening required
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, children’s birth certificates if available, proof of pregnancy if applicable, proof of homelessness if available, Medicaid/insurance cards if available
Application Process: Call Family Promise to ask about family shelter, day shelter, and meal/basic-needs access
Eligibility: Families with children and pregnant people experiencing homelessness or housing crisis
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Older Spokane meal schedules list Open Doors as serving dinner nightly for families with children, but because shelter operations can change, confirm directly through Family Promise before sending someone.

What They Provide: community meals, food support, basic needs connection
Website: New Hope Ranch
Phone: 509-954-5145
Address: 2524 E Queen Ave, Spokane, WA 99217
Hours of Operation: Monday and Wednesday, 12 PM–2 PM; Friday evening meal 5 PM–6 PM according to Partners INW listing
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first recommended
Documents Needed: Call to confirm current requirements; generally none for community meals
Application Process: Call to confirm current meal schedule before going
Eligibility: Spokane-area residents needing meal support
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: North Spokane / Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Partners INW lists New Hope Ranch as offering meals Monday/Wednesday midday and Friday evening. Confirm before sending someone because community meal schedules can change.

What They Provide: Sunday community meal, hot meal, food support
Website: Catholic Charities / St. Ann’s Parish Community Meal
Phone: 509-535-3031
Address: 2120 E 1st Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours of Operation: Sunday, 1 PM according to community resource listing
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first to confirm current meal availability
Documents Needed: Call to confirm; generally none for community meals
Application Process: Call to verify the meal is active and ask about current access instructions
Eligibility: Homeless, low-income, and local residents needing a meal
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about accessibility needs
Important Notes: SFCC’s community resource directory lists Sunday meals at 1 PM for homeless, low-income, and local residents. Confirm before sending someone because church meal schedules can change.

What They Provide: home-delivered meals, hot meals, frozen rural meal delivery, Senior Café meals, nutrition support, wellness check-ins
Website: mowgsc.org
Phone: 509-924-6976
Address: 12101 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Hours of Operation: Office hours may vary; home-delivered meals are generally weekday-based; Senior Café hours vary by site
Appointment / Referral Required: Application required for home-delivered meals; call or apply online
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, age verification if requested, address/contact information, emergency contact, dietary needs, income information if requested
Application Process: Apply online through the Meals on Wheels Greater Spokane County website or call 509-924-6976; staff review eligibility and service availability
Eligibility: Adults age 60+ living in Spokane County who struggle to leave home unassisted and are unable to shop for or prepare nutritious meals; some rural areas may receive weekly frozen meals instead of daily hot meals
Cost: Call to confirm; senior meal programs may use donations or program-based funding
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required for basic meal inquiry
Service Area: Spokane County, including rural areas
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Meals on Wheels Greater Spokane County says it serves seniors across all 1,800 square miles of Spokane County through home deliveries and Senior Cafés. Rural delivery may be one weekly delivery of frozen meals instead of a daily hot meal.

What They Provide: home-delivered meals, hot meals, nutrition support, pet food delivery when available, seasonal gifts, senior wellness check-ins
Website: mowspokane.org
Phone: 509-456-6597
Address: 1222 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Call for current meal delivery schedule and intake hours
Appointment / Referral Required: Application/intake required
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, age verification if requested, address/contact information, emergency contact, dietary needs, income information if requested
Application Process: Call 509-456-6597 or use the website to request meal support; staff review eligibility and delivery availability
Eligibility: Disabled or homebound seniors in Spokane needing meal delivery
Cost: Call to confirm; senior meal programs may use donations or program-based funding
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required for basic meal inquiry
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Meals on Wheels Spokane states it delivers hot, nutritious meals to disabled or homebound seniors in Spokane and may also deliver pet food and seasonal gifts to clients.

What They Provide: senior nutrition referrals, home-delivered meal referrals, caregiver support referrals, aging/disability resource navigation, long-term care information
Website: altcew.org/programs-services/nutrition-assistance
Phone: 509-960-7281
Address: 1222 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Call for current helpline hours
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral required to call; specific meal programs may require intake/application
Documents Needed: None to call; referred meal programs may request photo ID, age verification, address/contact information, emergency contact, dietary needs, and income information if requested
Application Process: Call Community Living Connections and ask for home-delivered meals, senior meal sites, or nutrition assistance options in Spokane County
Eligibility: Older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and families needing aging/disability resource navigation; meal program eligibility varies
Cost: Free helpline/navigation; meal program costs or donation options vary
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required for resource navigation; Medicaid may be relevant for some long-term care programs
Service Area: Eastern Washington, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington directs people to call Community Living Connections for more information about home-delivered meals and nutrition assistance.

What They Provide: Senior Café meals, congregate senior meals, social meal setting, home-delivered meal referral information
Website: spokanevalleywa.gov/SeniorCenter
Phone: Spokane Valley Senior Center: call through City of Spokane Valley; Meals on Wheels office: 509-924-6976
Address: 2426 N Discovery Pl, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Hours of Operation: Silver Café: Monday–Friday, 11 AM–12:30 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first recommended; home-delivered meals require contact with Meals on Wheels
Documents Needed: photo ID or age verification may be helpful if requested; home-delivered meal applicants may need address/contact information and emergency contact
Application Process: Visit/call the Senior Center for Silver Café meal information; call Meals on Wheels Greater Spokane County at 509-924-6976 for home-delivered meals
Eligibility: Adults age 60+ for senior meal services; home-delivered meal eligibility depends on need and Meals on Wheels screening
Cost: Call to confirm; senior cafés may use donation-based meal funding
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane Valley / Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about accessibility needs
Important Notes: Spokane Valley lists the Silver Café as open Monday–Friday, 11 AM–12:30 PM, and directs adults age 60+ seeking home-delivered meals to call Meals on Wheels at 509-924-6976.

What They Provide: school breakfast, school lunch, free student meals, meal benefit letters, Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application support
Website: spokaneschools.org/page/meals
Phone: Nutrition Services: 509-354-7785; district main: 509-354-5900
Address: Spokane Public Schools, 200 N Bernard St, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: School meal times vary by school; district office hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required for school meals during the school day; application may be needed for eligibility letters and additional benefits
Documents Needed: Student name, school, household information, income information if completing benefit application, SNAP/TANF/FDPIR case number if applicable
Application Process: Students receive meals at school; families can complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application if prompted or if they need eligibility documentation for additional benefits
Eligibility: Spokane Public Schools students; SPS states all meals served at school buildings are free for students
Cost: Free for students
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane Public Schools district
Languages / Accessibility: District website includes translation options; contact Nutrition Services for support
Important Notes: Families should still complete eligibility/application forms when requested because it can help qualify students for additional supports like Summer EBT, reduced fees, and community discounts. SPS states all meals served at school buildings are free for students.

What They Provide: school meal eligibility documentation, Summer EBT/SUN Bucks eligibility support, reduced fee eligibility, district funding support, family income survey
Website: spokaneschools.org/page/benefits-application
Phone: Nutrition Services: 509-354-7785
Address: Online application; Spokane Public Schools, 200 N Bernard St, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Online application available anytime; Nutrition Services hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment or referral required
Documents Needed: Student information, household member information, income information, SNAP/TANF/FDPIR case number if applicable
Application Process: Complete the online Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application; contact Nutrition Services if help or a printed eligibility letter is needed
Eligibility: Spokane Public Schools households; eligibility depends on household income, program participation, or school/program rules
Cost: Free to apply
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane Public Schools district
Languages / Accessibility: Application support available through Nutrition Services
Important Notes: Even when meals are free at school, completing the application may help families access Summer EBT/SUN Bucks, reduced fees, activity discounts, and other benefits.

What They Provide: school meal application finder, Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application links, free/reduced meal application direction, Family Income Survey direction
Website: ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/child-nutrition/school-meals/washington-school-meals-application-finder
Phone: OSPI Child Nutrition Services: 360-725-6200
Address: Online/statewide resource
Hours of Operation: Website available anytime; OSPI office hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required
Documents Needed: Student district/school information, household information, income information, SNAP/TANF/FDPIR case number if applicable
Application Process: Search for the student’s school district and use the linked meal application or district instructions
Eligibility: Washington families with school-aged children; eligibility depends on school district, household income, and program rules
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County school districts
Languages / Accessibility: Website-based; contact school district or OSPI for support
Important Notes: Useful when a family’s child does not attend Spokane Public Schools or they do not know where to find the correct school meal application. OSPI states the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application combines the free/reduced-price meal application and Family Income Survey.

What They Provide: school breakfast, school lunch, free/reduced meal application, fee reduction eligibility support, school meal benefit documentation
Website: cvsd.org/apps/pages/freereduced
Phone: Central Valley School District Nutrition Services: use district website for current contact
Address: Central Valley School District, Spokane Valley, WA
Hours of Operation: School meal times vary by school; application available during the school year
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required for meal application
Documents Needed: Student information, household information, income information, SNAP/TANF/FDPIR case number if applicable
Application Process: Complete the free/reduced meal application through the district; submit Consent to Share if the household wants eligibility shared for reduced student fees when applicable
Eligibility: Central Valley School District students/households; families may apply any time during the school year
Cost: Free to apply; meals/fees depend on eligibility and school program rules
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Central Valley School District / Spokane Valley area
Languages / Accessibility: Contact district for language/accessibility help
Important Notes: CVSD states a new application is required each year and families may apply any time during the school year. Families with students at CEP schools should still complete the application to help access all possible benefits.

What They Provide: free summer meals, breakfast/lunch/snacks at approved sites, summer meal site information, sponsor information
Website: ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/child-nutrition/summer-food-service-program
Phone: OSPI Child Nutrition Services: 360-725-6200
Address: Meal sites vary by summer program location
Hours of Operation: Seasonal; site hours vary by location
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment usually required for open summer meal sites
Documents Needed: Generally none for open summer meal sites; site-specific rules may vary
Application Process: Use summer meal locator tools, call the local school district, or check OSPI summer meals information during summer months
Eligibility: Children and youth age 18 and younger at approved summer meal sites
Cost: Free for eligible children/youth
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County when sites are active
Languages / Accessibility: Call OSPI or local meal site for language/accessibility needs
Important Notes: Summer meal sites are seasonal and change each year. OSPI states summer sponsors receive payments for serving healthy meals and snacks to children 18 and younger at approved sites.

What They Provide: summer meal site locator, free meals for children/youth, Spanish-language search options
Website: fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder
Phone: 1-866-348-6479; Spanish: 1-877-842-6273
Text: Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 when active
Address: Online/phone/text locator
Hours of Operation: Seasonal; locator availability depends on summer meal season
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to use locator
Documents Needed: None to use locator; open meal sites generally do not require ID or registration
Application Process: Search online, call, or text during summer meal season to find nearby sites
Eligibility: Children and youth age 18 and younger at participating summer meal sites
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Nationwide, including Spokane County when sites are active
Languages / Accessibility: English and Spanish phone/text options available
Important Notes: This is one of the easiest ways to find current summer meal sites. OSPI has shared that families can call 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish support, text “Comida” to 304-304, or find summer meal sites online.

What They Provide: free weekday summer meals, youth lunches, school/community meal sites, summer food access
Website: spokaneschools.org/page/meals
Phone: Nutrition Services: 509-354-7785
Address: Sites vary each summer
Hours of Operation: Seasonal; weekday meal times and locations vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No registration or ID generally required for open summer meal sites
Documents Needed: Generally none for open summer meal sites
Application Process: Check Spokane Public Schools summer meal information, call Nutrition Services, or use summer meal locator tools during summer months
Eligibility: Children and youth age 18 and younger during summer meal program operation
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane area / Spokane Public Schools summer meal sites
Languages / Accessibility: Contact SPS Nutrition Services for access questions
Important Notes: Summer sites and dates change each year, so verify the current schedule before sending families. Local reporting for 2025 stated SPS provided weekday lunches for children 18 and younger at more than 40 locations.

What They Provide: summer grocery benefits for eligible school-aged children, one-time EBT food benefit, grocery support when school meals are unavailable
Website: dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks
Phone: 1-833-543-3230
Address: Online/phone program access
Hours of Operation: Seasonal; check website for current year deadlines and benefit status
Appointment / Referral Required: Many children are automatically eligible; some families may need to apply
Documents Needed: Child’s name/date of birth, school information, household income information if applying, case/client information if receiving SNAP/TANF/Medicaid or other qualifying benefits
Application Process: Check eligibility through Washington SUN Bucks; apply if required; benefits are issued to eligible children by EBT card or existing benefit card depending on household situation
Eligibility: Eligible school-aged children in Washington; many children qualify automatically through Basic Food/SNAP, school meal eligibility, or other qualifying programs
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Medicaid participation may help determine eligibility for some children, but SUN Bucks is a food benefit
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: TTY: 1-800-833-6348; check DSHS for language/accessibility support
Important Notes: Keep this listed even though it is seasonal because it is a major food benefit for families with school-aged children. Completing school meal benefit applications may help children qualify.

What They Provide: breakfast, lunch, snacks, preschool meals, early learning, family support, nutrition support, health screenings, medical/dental connections
Website: ccs.spokane.edu/Head-Start
Phone: Use website for current enrollment/contact information
Address: Multiple Spokane County program sites
Hours of Operation: Program hours vary by site and classroom model
Appointment / Referral Required: Application/enrollment required
Documents Needed: Child’s birth certificate or age verification, proof of income, proof of address, immunization records if available, medical/dental information if available, parent/guardian ID, custody documents if applicable
Application Process: Contact Head Start/ECEAP to apply; complete eligibility screening and enrollment steps
Eligibility: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and expectant families who meet Head Start/ECEAP eligibility rules; program options vary by age and family need
Cost: No-cost for eligible families
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Medicaid/Apple Health is not required but may be useful for medical/dental connections
Service Area: Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call program for language/accessibility support
Important Notes: This is not a food bank, but it is important because enrolled children receive meals/snacks during programming. Community Colleges of Spokane states Head Start/ECEAP provides breakfast/snack/lunch, screenings, medical/dental connections, family resources, and support for children with disabilities.

What They Provide: preschool program, nutrition support, family support, kindergarten readiness, health support, whole-child services
Website: mlkspokane.org/?page_id=52
Phone: Use MLK Community Center website/contact for current enrollment information
Address: 500 S Stone St, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours of Operation: Program hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: Application/enrollment required
Documents Needed: Child’s birth certificate or age verification, proof of income, proof of address, immunization records if available, parent/guardian ID, custody paperwork if applicable
Application Process: Contact MLK Community Center ECEAP to ask about current openings and enrollment process
Eligibility: Eligible preschool-aged children and families; ECEAP eligibility is based on age, income, and family circumstances
Cost: Free for eligible families
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required; Medicaid/Apple Health may support health-related connections
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter/accessibility needs
Important Notes: MLK Community Center states ECEAP is a free preschool program that focuses on the whole child and provides nutrition, health, education, and family support services.

What They Provide: WIC food benefits, healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, formula support when eligible, health screenings, referrals, pregnancy nutrition support, infant/child nutrition support
Website: srhd.org/programs-and-services/wic
Phone: 509-324-1620
Address: Multiple Spokane County WIC locations; main SRHD address: 1101 W College Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Varies by WIC clinic location; call or complete the WIC Interest Form
Appointment / Referral Required: Appointment/application required; no outside referral required
Documents Needed: photo ID, proof of Washington address, proof of income or benefit participation if available, Apple Health/Medicaid card if applicable, SNAP/TANF proof if applicable, child’s birth certificate or medical card if available, immunization record if available
Application Process: Call 509-324-1620 or complete the WIC Interest Form; WIC staff screen eligibility and schedule next steps
Eligibility: Pregnant people, postpartum people, breastfeeding/chestfeeding people, infants, and children under age 5 who meet WIC income, residency, and nutrition-risk requirements
Cost: Free for eligible participants
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Insurance not required; Apple Health/Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF participation may help show income eligibility
Service Area: Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to request interpreter or accessibility support
Important Notes: Spokane Regional Health District says people interested in applying should call 509-324-1620 or fill out the WIC Interest Form. WIC serves clients at multiple Spokane County locations.

What They Provide: WIC clinic locator help, WIC program questions, WIC appointment support, WIC benefit support, WIC card/app support direction
Website: doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic
Phone: 1-800-841-1410
Text: Text WIC to 96859
Address: Phone/text support
Hours of Operation: Cascades Support Line: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral required
Documents Needed: None to ask questions; WIC application may require ID, proof of address, proof of income/benefits, and child/pregnancy information
Application Process: Call, text, or use the WIC clinic locator to find a local WIC clinic and apply
Eligibility: Washington residents seeking WIC information or local clinic connection
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Insurance not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about language/accessibility support
Important Notes: Washington DOH lists the WIC Cascades Support Line at 1-800-841-1410, text option WIC to 96859, and more than 200 WIC clinics across Washington.

What They Provide: WIC card PIN help, lost/stolen/damaged WIC card help, card unlock help, WIC food balance help
Website: doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/public-health-system-resources-and-services/local-health-resources-and-tools/wic/cascades-support
Phone: 1-844-359-3104
Address: Phone support
Hours of Operation: Call for current card support availability
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required
Documents Needed: WIC card if available, identity/case information if requested
Application Process: Call the WIC Card Line to set/change PIN, report a lost/stolen/damaged card, unlock a card, or check available WIC foods
Eligibility: Washington WIC participants
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about language/accessibility support
Important Notes: Use this for WIC card problems, not new WIC applications. Washington DOH lists the WIC Card Line as 1-844-359-3104.

What They Provide: WIC connection help, family resource navigation, food benefit referrals, pregnancy/child resource referrals, application support direction
Website: helpmegrowwa.org/wic
Phone: 1-800-322-2588
Text: Text WIC to 96859
Address: Phone/text/online support
Hours of Operation: Hotline hours may vary; online information available anytime
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral required
Documents Needed: None to ask for help; WIC application may require ID, proof of address, proof of income/benefits, and child/pregnancy information
Application Process: Call Help Me Grow Washington, text WIC to 96859, or use the website to learn about WIC and connect with local WIC services
Eligibility: Washington families seeking WIC or child/family resource navigation
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Family Resource Navigators can help connect families with resources; call to request language/accessibility support
Important Notes: Help Me Grow explains that WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breast/chestfeeding support, and referrals for income-eligible pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding people, and children up to age 5.

What They Provide: seasonal farmers market benefits, fresh fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, local produce access
Website: doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic/farmers-market/farmers-market-nutrition-program-wic-participants
Phone: Spokane County WIC: 509-324-1620; WIC Cascades Support Line: 1-800-841-1410
Address: Benefits used at authorized farmers markets, farm stores, and farm stands
Hours of Operation: Seasonal; farmers market and farm store hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: Must be an active WIC participant and receive eligible FMNP benefits
Documents Needed: Active WIC account/card/app information, WIC benefit balance, WIC QR code if required
Application Process: Ask Spokane County WIC whether WIC FMNP benefits are available; use benefits at authorized farmers markets, farm stores, or farm stands
Eligibility: Eligible WIC participants with active WIC benefits and seasonal FMNP benefits
Cost: Free benefit for eligible WIC participants
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required; Apple Health/Medicaid may help show WIC income eligibility
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County authorized markets
Languages / Accessibility: Call WIC for interpreter/accessibility support
Important Notes: Washington DOH says WIC FMNP benefits can be used to buy local, fresh, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs.

What They Provide: WIC FMNP acceptance, Senior FMNP acceptance, SNAP/EBT acceptance, SNAP Market Match, local produce
Website: spokanefarmersmarket.org
Phone: Use website contact information for current market questions
Address: Spokane Farmers Market location varies by season; check website before going
Hours of Operation: Seasonal market days/hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required during market hours
Documents Needed: WIC FMNP benefits/card or QR code if using WIC FMNP; EBT card if using SNAP; Senior FMNP card if applicable
Application Process: Visit the market during open hours and ask market staff or vendors about WIC FMNP, Senior FMNP, SNAP/EBT, and SNAP Market Match use
Eligibility: Shoppers using WIC FMNP, Senior FMNP, SNAP/EBT, or general market purchases
Cost: Market prices vary; benefit programs reduce out-of-pocket cost for eligible shoppers
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Check market details or contact market for accessibility information
Important Notes: Spokane Farmers Market states it accepts SNAP/EBT, offers SNAP Market Match, and accepts WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits.

What They Provide: monthly food benefits, EBT grocery benefits, household food support, family grocery assistance
Website: dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/basic-food
Phone: 1-877-501-2233
Address: Apply online through Washington Connection, by phone, by mail, or at a local DSHS Community Services Office
Hours of Operation: DSHS phone/office services generally Monday–Friday; local office hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No referral required; application and eligibility interview may be required
Documents Needed: photo ID if available, household information, proof of income, rent/mortgage amount, utility costs, Social Security numbers if available, immigration documents if applicable, child support/medical expenses if applicable
Application Process: Apply online through Washington Connection, call 1-877-501-2233, apply in person at DSHS, or mail an application
Eligibility: Washington residents who meet Basic Food income, household, and program rules
Cost: Free to apply
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call DSHS to request language/accessibility support; Washington Relay available
Important Notes: Pregnant people and families with children may qualify for both WIC and Basic Food depending on eligibility. Basic Food is Washington’s SNAP program and benefit amounts depend on household size, income, and deductions.

What They Provide: prepacked food boxes, nonperishable food, fresh food items, drive-thru food distribution, mobile grocery assistance
Website: partnersinw.org/mobile-food-bank
Phone: 509-927-1153
Address: Mobile distribution locations vary in Spokane Valley and South Spokane County; main office: 10814 E Broadway Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Hours of Operation: Distribution days/times vary; check website or call for upcoming dates
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required for public mobile distributions
Documents Needed: No paperwork listed for public mobile distribution; bring space in vehicle for food box
Application Process: Check the Spokane Valley Partners mobile food bank page or call for the next distribution date/location; drive through during posted distribution time while supplies last
Eligibility: Open to the public while supplies last
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Spokane Valley and South Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Drive-thru distribution; call with accessibility questions
Important Notes: Spokane Valley Partners states mobile distributions serve up to 150 families, one food box per car, while supplies last. The page says no appointment is required.

What They Provide: mobile food pantry referrals, food bank referrals, free meal referrals, emergency food referrals, community food event information, resource navigation
Website: wa211.org
Phone: 211; 1-877-211-9274
Text / Chat: Text zip code or “EW211” to 898-211
Address: Not applicable
Hours of Operation: Online database available anytime; phone hours may vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to contact 211
Documents Needed: None to call; referred food programs may have their own requirements
Application Process: Call 211, text, or search online; ask for current mobile food distributions, food banks, free meals, or emergency food in Spokane County
Eligibility: Anyone needing food assistance or food resource referrals
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Multilingual helpline; call to request language support
Important Notes: Useful when someone needs help finding the nearest current food option and does not have time to search multiple websites. 211 can help connect people to food assistance and other support needs.

What They Provide: mobile distribution search, food bank locator, meal site locator, free grocery locations, free meal locations
Website: foodfinder.2-harvest.org
Phone: 509-534-6678
Address: Online search tool
Hours of Operation: Website available anytime; food distribution hours vary by site/event
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to use search tool; individual sites/events may have different rules
Documents Needed: None to search; individual sites may request ID, proof of address, or household information
Application Process: Enter address, city, or ZIP code; search for nearby food banks, meal sites, and Mobile Market distributions; call or check the listed site before going
Eligibility: Anyone looking for free groceries or meals in Eastern Washington or North Idaho
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Eastern Washington and North Idaho, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Website-based; call listed food sites or Second Harvest for access questions
Important Notes: This is the best all-in-one tool for food banks, free meals, and mobile distributions. Second Harvest states its Food Finder helps people find local food banks and Mobile Market options.

What They Provide: Mobile Market schedule, food distribution dates, event times, distribution locations, volunteer-supported food events
Website: 2-harvest.org/events
Phone: 509-534-6678
Address: Online calendar; distribution sites vary
Hours of Operation: Calendar available anytime; distribution hours vary by event
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required for public Mobile Market food distributions unless a specific event says otherwise
Documents Needed: No paperwork required for public Mobile Market events; bring bags, boxes, or a cart if possible
Application Process: Check the calendar for upcoming Spokane County and nearby distributions; click the event for location, time, and any special instructions
Eligibility: People and families needing food assistance
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Eastern Washington and North Idaho, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Event details may vary; call Second Harvest with access questions
Important Notes: Best tool for current pop-up/mobile food events. The volunteer calendar and public event listings show Mobile Market events with changing dates, times, and locations, so the calendar should be checked often.

What They Provide: fresh produce, nonperishable groceries, mobile food distribution, pop-up grocery distribution, walk-up food distribution
Website: 2-harvest.org/food-near-me
Phone: 509-534-6678
Address: Distribution locations vary; Second Harvest main office: 1234 E Front Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours of Operation: Distribution days/times vary by event; check the Mobile Market calendar before going
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment or referral required for public Mobile Market events
Documents Needed: No paperwork required for public Mobile Market events; bring bags, boxes, or a cart if possible
Application Process: Use the Second Harvest Food Finder or Mobile Market calendar; choose a current distribution location; arrive during posted distribution hours
Eligibility: People and families facing hunger; public events are open to those needing food
Cost: Free
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Eastern Washington and North Idaho, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call Second Harvest or check event details for accessibility questions
Important Notes: Locations, times, and food availability can change. Second Harvest states its food banks, meal sites, and Mobile Market distributions provide food at no cost, and individual Mobile Market event pages state no appointment or paperwork is needed.