2026 Summer Support Resources

Food

SUN Bucks Washington: Summer EBT program to help families buy food for school-aged children. More information about SUN Bucks Washington.

Free Summer Meal Site via Seattle Parks and Rec. Site updated for 2026 in June. 

Hunger Intervention Program: For families with kids and teens who rely on free and reduced lunches during the school year. Runs every Monday – Friday. Currently not running? 

United Way King County: Free summer meals for families. 

• Free summer meal site finder

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

Seattle Summer Meal Site Finder (not updated yet for 2026) 

Rental Assistance

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.  

• Financial assistance must be requested online   Applications are reviewed Mondays 9-5 p.m. only. 

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. 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 West Seattle Helpline form.

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.

Summer Youth Programming

Rock The Park: Summer camp that consists of relaxation, cooking food, playing games, and going on field trips for teens.  

• Multiple week-long sessions throughout the summer – drop-in times available 
• Ages 12-17 
• Cost: Free  
  
  Magnuson CC Activity Room  
  Magnuson CC Activity Room  

Magnuson Community Center:  
Teen Basketball 
Ages 12-17  
 7/6-9/4 Mon-Fri 4:15-6:15 p.m. 
Free 

Ravenna Eckstein Community Center 

Ravenna Eckstein Community Center

Scholarships for Parks and Rec

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

• Multiple sessions offered throughout the summer 
• Grades 7-9  
• Cost: $380 for Y members and $430 for community members (financial assistance is available)  
• YMCA Peak Camp

YMCA Overnight Camp Opportunities – Camp Colman & Camp Orkila:  

• Multiple sessions offered throughout the summer 
• Grades 6-12  
• Cost: $1400 (scholarships may be available)  
• YMCA Overnight Camp 

Youth Exploring Higher Education (NY’EHE) at WASU Pullman Campus 

Youth Exploring Higher Education (NY’EHE) on the Pullman campus is a five-day overnight camp for high school students interested in exploring opportunities a college education offers.  

The goals of NY’EHE are to:

• Motivate students towards wellbeing, positive identity, career aspirations, and pursuing their education.  
• Expose students to role models, learning activities, and what is possible for their future college/career. 
• Connect students to their identity, positive relationships, and how their pursuit of college/career can build themselves up. 
• Prepare students for the skills, experiences and plans they need to attain their college/career aspirations. 
• Age: High School Students 
• When: June 23-27 2025 
• Where: WSU Campus, Pullman, WA 
• Cost: Free! 

Questions: Please contact Joelle Edwards at joelle.edwards@wsu.edu. 

Seattle Indigenous Youth Arts and Performances 

• August 4-5
• Ages 
• Cost: 
• Red Eagle Soaring Summer Program

Nike Soccer Camps:  

• Multiple sessions offered and multiple locations  
• Ages 5-12  
• Cost: Full day – $425; Half-day – $295  
• Nike Soccer Camps

Nike Baseball Camps:  

• Multiple sessions offered at Seattle University   
• Ages: 7-13 
• Cost: $415   
• Nike Baseball Camps

Nike Tennis Camp:  

• Multiple sessions available at Seattle University  
• Ages: 5-16  
• Cost: $825  
• Nike Tennis Camp

Seattle University Summer Swim Camp:  

• Jun 22-25 & June 29–July 2  
• Ages 8-18  
• Cost: $650  
• Seattle University Summer Swim Camp