The Enumclaw School District recognizes that many families may be facing food insecurity in the coming weeks. Please continue reading to find resources available in our schools and community, as well as how you can help others, if in a position to do so.
Free Breakfast and Lunch: Eligibility for Free and Reduced Meals offers access to other supports, including information about upcoming holiday meals and community outreach programs. All students at Black Diamond Elementary, Byron Kibler Elementary, Southwood Elementary, and Sunrise Elementary currently qualify for and receive free meals. We encourage all families to submit an application for Free and Reduced Meals, regardless of the school attended, and especially if your student(s) attend a school that does not yet meet the qualifications for free meals. Free and Reduced Meals Application and Information
Backpack Program: The Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation delivers bags of food for students to take home on Fridays from school. Enroll your student, contact your school counselor, or use the online form found here: Backpack Program Sign-up
Full Bellies Program: Again, offered by the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation, this community meal is provided for free on Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm at The Foundation office: 1304 Griffin Ave, Enumclaw. Please note that there is no meal on the last Thursday of each month.
Plateau Outreach Ministries Food Bank: Anyone experiencing food insecurity can visit the foodbank weekly. The POM Food Bank is located at 1720 1/2 Wells Street, Enumclaw and is open Mondays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Tuesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, and Wednesdays: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Call to access Door Dash and Emergency food or to inquire about energy and rent assistance: 360-825-8961
Black Diamond Community Center Food Bank: Local residents can receive food and clothing assistance at the BDCC. The Community Center is located at 31605 Third Avenue, Black Diamond, WA 98010, and the food and clothing bank is open Monday - Wednesday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please call ahead in case there is a project that day: 360.886.1011
Community Resource Guide: The Enumclaw School District has a full Community Resource Guide available for those in need of assistance with food, counseling services, clothing, healthcare, housing and utility assistance, and more.
For those looking for ways to help local organizations that provide these services:
Backpack Program: Donations can be made directly at the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation office at 1675 Cole Street, Enumclaw, or at the Enumclaw School District Office at 2929 McDougall Avenue, Enumclaw. Please check with your students' school or parent group for more details about accepting donations for the Backpack Program in their building. Common needs for the program are canned and boxed entrees, tuna, oatmeal packets, granola bars, and snack items.
Your Local Food Bank: The Black Diamond Community Center Food Bank and Plateau Outreach Ministries Food Bank accept donations during their normal operating hours. Donations can also be dropped off at the Enumclaw School District Main Office. You can find the specific needs of each organization here:
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