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2025 Summer Support Resources

Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Food

Magnuson Park Community Food Pantry
Located in Community Room of Mercy Magnuson Place 7101 62nd Ave NE
Every Wednesday 11am-2pm- arrive by 1:45pm
Open to Mercy Housing Northwest and Solid Ground residents at Sand Point and our nearby neighbors.

University District Food Bank
5017 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 523-7060
Website

DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
Mon  9 am – 3 pm
TUE 11 am – 7 pm
THU 11 am – 7 pm
FRI 11 am – 4 pm

SUN Bucks Washington: Summer EBT program to help families buy food for school-aged children. More information via: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks

Free Summer Meal Site via Seattle Parks and Rec. Site updated for 2025 in June.

https://seattle.gov/human-services/services-and-programs/youth-and-young-adults/summer-food-service-program

Hunger Intervention Program: For families with kids and teens who rely on free and reduced lunches during the school year. Runs every Monday – Friday.

https://hungerintervention.org/summer-eats

United Way King County: Free summer meals for families.
Home Delivery Program: https://uwkc.socialsolutionsportal.com/apricot-intake/6fd5918b-67ea-4b76-8af9-db65946b224c

Free summer meal site finder: https://www.uwkc.org/need-help/food-resources/
Family Food Hotline: call 211 hotline for WA state to help connect to resources statewide.

Food Lifeline WA State. Find a Food Bank resource map:
https://foodlifeline.org/find-food

Seattle Summer Meal Site Finder https://www.hungerfreewa.org/help/summermeals

Mental Health

Children’s Crisis Outreach Response System (CCORS) is here for you 24/7. We respond immediately – wherever you are. You get quick support and access to long-term services, helping you or your child achieve stability and avoid future crises.
To get help call 206-461-3222

Here are some situations you might call about:

  • Conflict at home with your children or caregiver
  • Self-harm
  • Suicide ideation
  • Aggression or violence
  • Sudden changes in your child’s behavior
  • Disruption in family
  • Anxiety or depression

Crisis services are for children and families up to 18 years old and young adults up to 25 years old who are experiencing homelessness or who are unstably housed.

Youth Connection Services
206.382.5340
Referrals and other inquiries are also accepted via email at:ycs@seattleymca.org
Youth Connection Services is a pre-arrest diversion program of the Y Social Impact Center, funded by King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division. Services are for youth (ages 12–18) with a first time and/or low-level offense (Shoplifting, Trespassing, Truancy, etc.) or similar behaviors who would benefit from timely, client responsive behavioral health services to prevent further involvement with the legal system.

Community-based support/services, including:

  • Mobile Outreach
  • Parent Support through Certified Parent Partners
  • Youth Support and/engagement with Certified Youth Peer’s
  • Mentorship
  • Short term behavioral health support.
  • Coordination and support with Probation, Family Court, and Community Accountability Board processes.
  • Link youth/family to long-term services as needed and accepted by family/youth-i.e. Parent supports, youth mentors, school advocacy, pro-social activities, mental health or substance use treatment.
  • Work with the young person, and family when necessary, to create a culturally responsive ‘Action Plan’ addressing the youth and family’s needs.

Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens
We connect families with mental health providers in your community who accept new patients, work with your insurance and fit your child’s treatment needs. The Referral Service is accessible to children and teens 17 and under living in Washington state. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 can also call the Referral Service to find providers for themselves.
Seattle Children’s Mental Health Referral

Housing

Byrd Barr Place – 206-812-4940 | 722 18th Ave, Seattle
They can help avoid eviction with temporary rental assistance or connect you to housing resources.Rental assistance applications closed due to funding. Check back In September

Catholic Community services | 100 23rd Avenue S, Seattle
Offers King County residents emergency assistance. The program can provide move in cost assistance.

  • Housing and essential needs (HEN) – 206-328-5755
    • not accepting applications due to funding
  • Emergency assistance Program – 253-850-2523
    • Call First and Third Thursdays of each month from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Must have child under 18 residing in household, if you do not funding will not be provided) – once per year rental assistance

Downtown Emergency center – 206-464-1570
No rental assistance program. They provide supportive housing for individuals (Not families) with mental illness, substance abuse, physical or developmental disabilities and extreme poverty

Centro de La Raza | 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle
Contact Virginia Culbertson at 206-957-4618 or virginia@elcentrodelaraza.org

  • They provide one-time rental assistance for all families affected by Covid-19 only

Jewish family service – 206-861-8796 | 1601 16th Ave, Seattle
Provides services to people of all backgrounds as well as Jewish individuals and families. Financial assistance may be available for emergencies like eviction prevention, move-in costs.

LifeWire – 425-746-1940
Rental assistance for DV victims. (Limited service hours) – Families must call this number, leave a voicemail and an advocate will respond within 2 business days.

Plymouth Housing group – 206-374-9409 x139
Provides permanent, supportive housing for single adults 18 years or older who are homeless or have income less than 30% of local median income. Plymouth does not accept applications directly from the public. Individuals must call 206-328-5900 (catholic community services) to complete assessment and then Coordinated Entry for All will decide if a referral is made to Plymouth

Solid ground – main line 206-694-6700
Some limited one-time rental assistance is offered. Families can leave a voicemail at 206.934.6160 and an advocate will respond back to assess eligibility.

Saint Vincent de Paul – 206-767-6449
offers a unique style of personal assistance with food, clothing, gasoline, medicine, rent, utilities, and transportation to people facing economic or emotional crises. Families can call the helpline center or complete a request form at https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/. The request form includes rental and utility assistance questions.

United Churches Emergency Fund – 206-524-7885 | 4515 16th Ave NE, Seattle

  • Up to $250 of rental or move-in costs assistance for people living in zip codes of 98103, 98105, 98115 and 98125.
  • Families can call this number, leave a voicemail and a representative will call back to do a short interview. Limited hours: Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays 10:30-12:15pm

Wellspring family Services – 206-902-4271 | 1900 Rainier Ave S, Seattle
Families may be eligible to Wellspring resources after they have been referred through CEA. First step is to call 2-1-1 for assessment.

West Seattle Helpline – 206.932.4357

  • Rental/utility assistance for residents in the following zip codes: 98106, 98116, 98126, 98136, 98146
  • Families can call and leave a voicemail. A volunteer will follow up within 72 hours. Or you can complete an online form at https://westseattlefoodbank.org/apply/assistance/

World Relief Seattle – 253-277-1121

Provides assistance for refugees and immigrants new to the USA.

  • Leave a voicemail to schedule an appointment. World relief checks messages on daily basis and will call back for initial enrollment.

YWCA Project Self-Sufficiency – 206-209-5677
Call this number for rental/utility assistance. This service is for families or individuals who are on the edge of homelessness and need help maintaining their current rental or find alternative home.

McKinney Vento Homeless Support for Seattle Public Schools
Jeanea Proctor-Mills
McKinney-Vento District Liaison
djproctormil@seattleschools.org
206-743-3548

Juan Carlos Torres
McKinney-Vento Coordinator
jctorres@seattleschools.org
206-252-0629

Main Office:
206-252-0660
mkv@seattleschools.org

SUMMER Youth Programming

FREE AND lower cost programs

Rock the Park
Sign up: Register here
Cost: Free
When: Weekly June 30-August 29th
Where: Magnuson Community Center
Who: 12-17

Ravenna Eckstein Community Center

Sail Sandpoint

Teen Movie Club

Neighborhood Clean Up
Starts at tennis courts outside Ravenna Eckstein CC.

  • Meet your neighbors, enjoy the summer weather, and help keep microplastics out of our waterways!
  • Thursdays July 10th – August 21st
  • 10:00am – 11:30pm
  • Contact: Audrey.Stueckle@seattle.gov

Walk the Talk – Ravenna Eckstein Community Center

Beach Bus – Ravenna Eckstein Community Center

  • Tuesdays June 24th – August 19th
  • 11am – 3:30pm
  • Ages 10 – 17
  • Meet at Rav Eck CC teen room – bring swim gear, towel, sunscreen, water, & a sack lunch
  • Contact: Audrey.Stueckle@seattle.gov

Brunch – Ravenna Eckstein Community Center Teen Room

GREEN LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER

DROP-INS TOT ROOM
Ages 5 and Under  6/30-8/29 Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE
7/5-8/30 Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE
Closed for cleaning 1-2pm daily.

FREE SPECIAL EVENTS HOME BUYING SEMINAR
Ages 18 and Older 7/12 Saturday 1:30-3:30 p.m.

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE All Ages
 7/10 Thursday 7:30-10 p.m.
 8/21 Thursday 7:30-10 p.m.

MEADOWBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER

BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
LITTLE HOOPERS
Ages 5-7
79396 – 8/26 Saturday 12:30-1:30 p.m. $66

JUNIOR HOOPERS
Ages 8-10
79397 – 8/16 Saturday 2-3 p.m. $66

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ALL LEVELS Ages 18 and Older
79395 – 7/15-8/28 Thursday 9-10:30 a.m.

FREE KENDO: WAY OF THE SWORD
Ages 10 and Older
79394 -7/1-8/26 Tuesday 7-8:30 p.m. $80

SHOTOKAN KARATE BEGINNER
Ages 7 and Older
79399 – 7/2-7/30 M/W 6:30-7:30 p.m. $45
79402 – 8/4-8/27 M/W 6:30-7:30 p.m. $40 ADVANCED Ages 14 and Older
79398 – 7/2-7/30 M/W/F 6:30-8:30 p.m. $75
79401 – 8/1-8/29 M/W/F 6:30-8:30 p.m. $80

TOT SPORTS
Ages 3-4 
7/9-7/30 Wednesday 2-2:45 p.m. $60

FAMILY NATURE EXPLORATION: POND
Ages 6 and Older
79493 – 6/28 Saturday 9:15-11:15 a.m. $15

NATURE: MINDFULNESS WALKS
Ages 12 and Older
79524 – 6/28 Saturday Noon-1:30 p.m. $20
79542 – 8/2 Saturday 9:15-10:45 a.m. $20
79543 – 8/9 Saturday 9:15-10:45 a.m. $20

MINDFULNESS WALK Ages 12 and Older
79482 – 7/12 Saturday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20

TOT NATURE EXPLORATION: ABC’s Ages 3-5
79485 – 7/12 Saturday 9:15-10:15 a.m. $15

HOW TO NURTURE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Ages 16 and Older
79901 – 7/14 Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15

ULTIMATE CAPTAIN’S BALL
All Ages
79734 – 7/17 Thursday 5-8 p.m. $5

MANAGING STRESS IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Ages 16 and Older
79902 – 7/28 Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15

MANAGING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Ages 16 and Older
79903 – 8/11 Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15

MAGNUSON COMMUNITY CENTER

BASKETBALL TEEN
Ages 12-17
77948 – 7/7-9/5 Mon-Fri 4:30-6:30 p.m. FREE

BITTER LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER

13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133

AFTERSHOCK ROBOTICS & CODING
Ages 7-12
7/12-7/26 Saturday 2-4 p.m.

FREE KENDO BEGINNING
Ages 8 and Older
6/26-8/14 Thursday 7-8 p.m.

 $84 PIANO LESSONS
Ages 6 and Older $30/Session
Please contact the Bitter Lake Community Center for piano registrations at (206) 684-7524.

DROP-INS BITTER LAKE LATE NIGHT
Ages 12-19
7/4-9/6 Fri-Sat 7 p.m.-Midnight

FREE OPEN GYM
Ages 5 and Older 79598 6/22-8/31 Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

FREE PICKLEBALL
All Ages
79600 – 6/27-8/29 Friday 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FREE 79599 6/22-8/31 Sunday 2-4:45 p.m.

FREE SUMMER OF SAFETY
Ages 12-15
7/7-8/22 Mon-Fri Noon-5 p.m.

FREE SPECIAL EVENTS NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT
All Ages 8/5 Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m.

FREE BACKPACK AND SPAGHETTI SOCIAL
All Ages 8/15 Friday 5:30-7 p.m. FREE

PAID PROGRAMS

Always email or call to see if they have scholarships!
Basketball Camps – Ravenna Eckstein Teen Room

  • Multiple weeklong camps running from July 7th – August 22nd
  • 9:30am – 12:30pm
  • Ages 7-11
  • Cost: $182 per week
  • Call: 206-684 – 7534

Teen Photography Class – Ravenna Eckstein Community Center

  • Session 1: July 7th – August 1st 1pm – 4pm
  • Session 2: August 4th – August 29th 1pm – 4pm
  • Ages 12-16
  • Cost $138
  • Contact: Audrey.Stueckle@seattle.gov

Tecknologies Camps – Ravenna Eckstein Community Center

  • Adventures in STEM using Lego (ages 5-8) 7/14 – 7/18 9am – 12pm
  • STEM exploration using Lego (ages 7-13) 7/14 – 7/18 1pm – 4pm
  • Pokemon Engineering using Lego (ages 5-8) 7/21 – 7/25 9am – 12pm
  • Pokemon Master Engineering using Lego (ages 7-12) 7/21 – 7/25 1pm – 4pm
  • Cost: $284 for the week
  • Call 206-684-7534

YMCA Peak Camp:
Camp centered on leadership skills and adventure through time outdoors, group games, and local day trips.

YMCA Overnight Camp Opportunities
Camp Colman & Camp Orkila:

Nike Soccer Camps:

Nike Baseball Camps:

Nike Football Skills Camp:

Nike Tennis Camp:

Seattle University Summer Swim Camp:

Pratt Fine Arts Center Camp: Consists of drawing, painting, mixed media arts, sculpting, etc.

Art Camps at the Museum of Pop Culture:

Rock and Roll Music Camp:

Seattle Artist League Summer Camps:

Roosevelt High School Youth Athletic Camps – Football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer

Summer Day Camps through Seattle Parks and Rec.:

Seattle Parks & Rec. Summer Rowing and Boating Camps

Brains and Motion: Game design camps, engineering, and robotics opportunities

NOAA Science Camp:

UW Youth and Teen Summer Programs:

Seattle Young Engineers Camp – Engineering and Robotics:

Creart Studioz Art Summer Camps – Ravenna Eckstein Community Center

  • Multiple weeks of camp (July 7th – August 29th) consisting of global art adventures, hands-on clay art, circus & carnival creations, sea world wonders, & space creators
  • 9:30am – 12:30pm
  • Ages 4 – 12pm
  • Cost: 366
  • Call: 206 – 684 – 7534