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Pacific Northwest University–Yakima (PNWU-COM).

Campus support, local essentials, public benefits, and student-focused health-insurance guidance in one place.

SUPPORT ON CAMPUS

Campus resources.

Verified services available directly to Pacific Northwest University–Yakima (PNWU-COM) students. Use the contact links below when an appointment or immediate assistance is needed.

01Food & hygiene

Lawler THRIVE Food Pantry

PNWU’s on-campus pantry provides food and essential items that support student health and wellbeing.

  • Located in Delta Dental Equity Hall, room 153, at 3008 Inspiration Drive in Yakima.
  • The pantry collaborates with OIC of Washington and Swipe Out Hunger.
  • Students using the pantry should complete the Emergency Food Assistance Program Individual Client Intake form each year; the form is available in the pantry and through the ADV 500 Orientation course.
  • Food and hygiene availability can change. Follow the pantry’s Viva Engage community or contact the pantry for current updates.
Email the food pantryCall 509-249-7845View THRIVE pantry information ↗
02Counseling & wellness

PNWU counseling and WellConnect

Students can use PNWU’s campus counselor for scheduled support and WellConnect for confidential help at any hour.

  • PNWU counselor Nubia Delgado is available Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:45–5 p.m.; the last session begins at 3:30 p.m.
  • Book through the counseling link on the PNWU Student Connect homepage. PNWU recommends using a desktop computer if the portal does not work on a phone or tablet.
  • WellConnect answers 24/7 at 866-640-4777 and provides five counseling sessions per issue each year by phone, video, or face-to-face.
  • WellConnect services are also available to members of a student’s household and include behavioral-health referrals, legal and financial consultations, and local-resource navigation.
  • For an immediate emergency, call 911. The regional crisis line is 509-368-6500 or 877-604-7462.
Email the PNWU counselorCall the counselor: 509-249-7718Call WellConnect: 866-640-4777View counseling services ↗
03Academic support

Learning support and tutoring

PNWU’s Student Success and Learning Skills staff offer individualized academic coaching and help students connect with tutoring.

  • Support covers time management, organization, testing anxiety, ADHD-related learning needs, study strategies, exam preparation, and general academic skill-building.
  • Students can also request help preparing for COMLEX examinations, booking tutoring, and navigating university resources.
  • Tutoring appointments are booked through the link on the PNWU Student Connect homepage; use a desktop computer if the portal does not work on a mobile device.
  • Email Learning Support to schedule with a professional staff member or ask for help finding the correct service.
Email Learning SupportView learning support ↗
04Student housing

PNWU off-campus housing marketplace

A student-focused marketplace for comparing rental options near PNWU and planning the commute to campus.

  • Filter listings by rent, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, housing type, and amenities.
  • Listing pages can show walking, biking, public-transit, and driving information for the trip to campus.
  • The marketplace can also help students explore roommate and sublet options when available.
  • Listings and availability change frequently; verify rent, fees, lease terms, and property details directly before signing an agreement.
Browse PNWU housing listings ↗
ADVICE FROM YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

What students learn should be easier to share.

Explore moderated tips about school life, career and research opportunities, things to do nearby, and navigating local aid around Pacific Northwest University–Yakima (PNWU-COM).

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CURATED STARTING POINTS

Local help, without the hunt.

Distances are approximate from campus. Hours, eligibility, and capacity can change—call or check the provider’s site before traveling.

02

Food & meals

10 local resourcesNearest to campus shown first
Foodabout 2 mi from campus

Fairview SDA Food Bank

A Yakima food pantry included in PNWU’s directory of additional food resources.

⌖1010 S. Fair Ave., Yakima, WA 98901
Good to know: PNWU lists distribution on the second and fourth Sundays from 10 a.m.–noon; confirm the schedule before traveling.
View resource ↗Call 509-248-9292
Foodabout 3 mi from campus

Yakima Rotary Food Bank

A community food pantry included in PNWU’s directory of additional food resources.

⌖703 Central Ave., Yakima, WA 98901
Good to know: PNWU lists distribution on Fridays from 8:30 a.m.–noon; confirm the schedule before traveling.
View resource ↗Call 509-853-8918
Foodabout 4 mi from campus

Sunrise Outreach Center — Our Daily Bread

A weekly Yakima food pantry included in PNWU’s directory of community food resources.

⌖10 N. 6th Ave., Suite A, Yakima, WA 98901
Good to know: PNWU lists distribution on Thursdays from 10 a.m.–noon; confirm the schedule before traveling.
View resource ↗Call 509-225-9310
Foodabout 4 mi from campus

Yakima Salvation Army Food Pantry

A Salvation Army food resource included in PNWU’s local pantry directory.

⌖9 S. 6th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902
Good to know: PNWU lists service Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; confirm the schedule before traveling.
View resource ↗Call 509-453-3139
Foodabout 5 mi from campus

OIC Food Bank

A Yakima food bank and PNWU community partner listed by the THRIVE Food Pantry.

⌖1419 Hathaway St., Yakima, WA 98902
Good to know: Appointment required. PNWU lists Tuesdays from 8 a.m.–noon and the second-to-last Thursday of each month from 2:30–6 p.m.
View resource ↗Call 509-955-2360
Foodabout 5 mi from campus

St. Vincent Centers Food Bank

A Union Gap food bank included in PNWU’s directory of additional food resources.

⌖2629 Main St., Union Gap, WA 98903
Good to know: PNWU lists distribution on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8–11 a.m.; confirm the schedule before traveling.
View resource ↗Call 509-457-5111
Foodabout 6 mi from campus

Northwest Harvest Fruitvale Community Market

A community market included in PNWU’s directory of additional food resources.

⌖1819 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902
Good to know: PNWU lists distribution on Mondays from noon–6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; confirm the schedule before traveling.
View resource ↗Call 509-575-6956
Foodabout 6 mi from campus

The Pantry at Moxee

A monthly community food pantry listed in PNWU’s directory of additional food resources.

⌖7203 Mieras Rd., Yakima, WA 98901
Good to know: PNWU lists distribution on the third Thursday of each month from 3–6 p.m.; confirm the date before traveling.
View resource ↗Call 509-452-6138
Foodabout 6 mi from campus

Yakima SDA Food Bank

A weekly food pantry included in PNWU’s directory of community food resources.

⌖507 N. 35th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902
Good to know: PNWU lists distribution on Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30 a.m.; confirm the schedule before traveling.
View resource ↗Call 509-452-2041
Foodabout 9 mi from campus

Selah Naches Food Bank

A community food bank serving the Selah and Naches area and listed by PNWU.

⌖801 N. Park Dr., Selah, WA 98942
Good to know: PNWU lists Mondays and Fridays from 9–11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 5–7 p.m.; confirm before traveling.
View resource ↗Call 509-698-7302
03

Housing & safety

2 local resourcesNearest to campus shown first
Housingabout 4 mi from campus

Yakima Union Gospel Mission

Adult and family shelter, three meals daily, showers, clothing, medical care, and housing support.

⌖1300 N. 1st St., Yakima, WA 98901
Good to know: Contact the mission for current check-in rules and bed availability.
View resource ↗Call 509-248-4510
Housingabout 4 mi from campus

YNHS Neighborhood Connections Resource Center

Supportive housing, medical respite, case management, outreach, basic-needs help, and employment services.

⌖102 S. Naches Ave., Yakima, WA 98901
Good to know: Call the resource center to confirm intake hours and the housing services currently available.
View resource ↗Call 509-249-6232
04

Clothing & essentials

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Essentialslocal Yakima service

Catholic Charities Basic Needs

Emergency food, clothing, household items, and referrals in the Yakima area.

⌖Yakima, WA
Good to know: Call to confirm the correct intake site and availability.
View resource ↗Call 509-457-5111
Essentialslocal Yakima programs

Sunrise Outreach Center

Food pantries, clothing banks, homeless outreach, and other basic-needs programs across Yakima County.

⌖Yakima, WA
Good to know: Programs use different locations and schedules; contact Sunrise Outreach before traveling.
View resource ↗Call 509-225-9310
WASHINGTON BENEFITS GUIDE

How to apply for
Washington Basic Food (SNAP).

This is a practical overview, not an eligibility decision. Apply in the state where you currently live and let the agency review your full circumstances.

Apply through Washington Connection ↗Or call 877-501-2233
01

Apply online through Washington Connection, by phone, or at a DSHS Community Services Office. Submit as soon as possible because benefits can begin from the filing date.

02

Provide household, income, expense, and student-status details. Gather identification and proof of income and living expenses.

03

Complete the eligibility interview by calling DSHS or responding to its appointment notice. Ask about student exemptions and Basic Food Employment & Training if relevant.

04

If approved, benefits are loaded to a Washington Quest card. Households meeting expedited rules may receive benefits the same day they are approved.

If approved

Your benefits are delivered on a Washington Quest EBT card. Save notices and note your review or recertification date.

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IMPORTANT FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

Being low-income alone may not satisfy the SNAP student rule.

Students enrolled at least half-time generally need a student exemption in addition to meeting the usual income and household rules. Common exemptions include working at least 20 hours a week, participating in federal or state work-study, having a qualifying disability, caring for a young child, or being under 18 or age 50 or older. The state agency—not this site—makes the decision.

Review the official USDA student rules ↗Check with Washington ↗
WASHINGTON HEALTH COVERAGE GUIDE

A student path to
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid).

Medicaid applications are open year-round. A quick screening can help you start, but only the state can make a final eligibility decision.

01

Compare Apple Health, your school plan, and coverage available through a parent or spouse. Check local provider access before using an out-of-state plan near your Washington campus.

02

Use Washington Healthplanfinder to screen for Apple Health and private-plan savings. The application considers residency, household, projected income, tax filing, age, and other eligibility factors.

03

Submit the application and provide identity or income verification if requested. Washington Healthplanfinder will display notices and the state will make the final Apple Health determination.

04

If Apple Health is not available, the same portal can show qualified health plans and possible savings, including enrollment after certain moves or losses of other coverage.

THE STUDENT-SPECIFIC PART

Enrollment is not the eligibility test.

Student status does not create a separate Apple Health exclusion. If you are claimed as a tax dependent, the application may need information about the person claiming you even when that person lives elsewhere.

Before choosing coverage

Compare premiums, deductibles, prescriptions, mental-health coverage, and the provider network near campus. Students under 26 may be able to stay on a parent’s plan, but an out-of-state network may offer limited routine care. Moving for school, losing coverage, or turning 26 may create a Marketplace Special Enrollment Period.

Official coverage guidance for students ↗
PHONE & INTERNET

Stay connected for less.

Federal Lifeline benefit

Qualifying households can receive a monthly discount on phone or internet service. SNAP or Medicaid participation may help establish eligibility.

Check eligibility ↗
One call for current local help

Dial 211 for confidential, updated referrals for food, rent, utilities, clothing, health care, transportation, and shelter.

Find local 211 ↗
Built to be checked.

Listings and benefit pathways were assembled from provider, city, county, state, and federal sources and reviewed in September 2026. Resources are ordered by approximate distance from campus, nearest first. Eligibility tools provide estimates only; the responsible agency makes the final decision. If a listing has changed, use 211 for a current referral.