Counseling Corner: Food Resources, More

We are sharing resources and information for any families or staff members who may need additional support.

At-school options:

• Free and Reduced Meals Program: Families can apply at any time during the school year for free or reduced-price meals. You can apply online; or, if you prefer a paper application, you can ask for a copy in the office at your student's school. Applications are available in many languages.
   
• The Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank provides "Power Packs," to help provide food for students over the weekend, for families who could use the help. If you need assistance, please reach out to the counselor at your student's school (or ask your student's teacher to connect you with the counselor). At the elementary school level, teachers and other staff members can help place a Power Pack in the child's backpack on Friday afternoons. At the middle and high schools, students may self-select and pick up a Power Pack anytime. Learn more on the food bank's website.
   
• Meals and Basic Needs:
  • The City of Issaquah provides resources on their website including meal programs, emergency shelters and more.
     
  • The Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank offers market hours to serve neighbors, as well as special programs such as "Lunch for the Break," which helps students have more food during school breaks.
     
  • The City of Sammamish also offers a page of resources on their website, including meal programs, shelter information and more.
     
  • Issaquah Community Services is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that helps provide temporary support to neighbors who are having challenges paying rent or utilities.
     
  • The Issaquah Community Clothing Closet organizes "pop-up" free clothing events in our area. Check out their website for more information or follow them on social media to find out more.