Food & basic needs
Campus food pantries, meal support, hygiene supplies, and other basic-needs programs.
School details coming soon
YAKIMA, WA · WITHIN ABOUT 25 MILESHelp close to
Help close to
Pacific Northwest University–Yakima (PNWU-COM).
Food, basic needs, safe housing, and public-benefit starting points near your campus.
SUPPORT ON CAMPUS
Campus resources.
This area is reserved for verified programs available directly through Pacific Northwest University–Yakima (PNWU-COM). School-specific contacts and eligibility details can be added as they are confirmed.
Emergency assistance
Emergency grants, short-term financial help, hardship funds, and confidential support.
School details coming soonStudent support services
Student affairs, counseling, wellness, academic support, and referrals to additional help.
Visit the school website ↗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.
02Food & meals
Food & meals
Foodabout 3 mi from campus
Yakima Rotary Food Bank
Weekly nutritious groceries for anyone who asks, with no identification required.
⌖703 Central Ave., Yakima, WA 98901
Good to know: Bring sturdy bags and dress for an outdoor wait.
Foodabout 5 mi from campus
Northwest Harvest Fruitvale Community Market
Free groceries through a community market and drive-through distribution with no purchase required.
⌖1819 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902
Good to know: Hours and service format vary by day; check the current schedule before visiting.
03Housing & safety
Housing & safety
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.
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.
04Clothing & essentials
Clothing & essentials
Essentialslocal Yakima service from campus
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.
Essentialslocal Yakima programs from campus
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.
WASHINGTON BENEFITS GUIDEHow to apply for
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 877-501-223301
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.
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Provide household, income, expense, and student-status details. Gather identification and proof of income and living expenses.
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Complete the eligibility interview by calling DSHS or responding to its appointment notice. Ask about student exemptions and Basic Food Employment & Training if relevant.
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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.
PHONE & INTERNET
Stay connected for less.
Federal Lifeline benefit
Check eligibility ↗Qualifying households can receive a monthly discount on phone or internet service. SNAP or Medicaid participation may help establish eligibility.
One call for current local help
Find local 211 ↗Dial 211 for confidential, updated referrals for food, rent, utilities, clothing, health care, transportation, and shelter.
Listings 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. Inclusion is informational, not an endorsement. If a listing has changed, use 211 for a current referral.