Richland School District is committed to supporting students and families who may be facing food insecurity. Families experiencing a loss or reduction of income, such as from the current federal government shutdown, may now qualify for free or reduced-price school meals, even if they haven’t been eligible before.

To apply:

• Visit mealtimeapps.com
• Use your current total household income
• List all Richland School District students in the student section
• List all other household members in the household section

About the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) Application
This application determines eligibility for:

• Free and reduced-price school meals
• Summer EBT benefits (for students enrolled in NSLP/SBP schools)
• Reduced fees for certain programs and activities
• Eligibility for the College Bound Scholarship
• Additional district and state funding

Please note: While some families may see changes to SNAP benefits, these changes do not affect benefits determined through the CNEEB Application. For questions, please contact Julie Soderquist in RSD Nutrition Services at Julie.Soderquist@rsd.edu.

In addition, many community resources are available to support families in need. If your family could benefit from assistance, please explore the resources listed below. If you are interested in donating to these organizations, please visit their websites or contact them directly:
 

Community Food Resources

Tri-Cities Food Bank*

• 321 Wellsian Way, Richland (Richland residents only)
• Provides up to one week of groceries every two weeks. Proof of residency required.
• Monday – 9:00–11:00 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
• (509) 943-2795
• https://tcfoodbank.com/food-banks/richland/

*If interested in donating, donations are accepted Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:00-11:45 a.m.

Second Harvest Food Bank

• Mobile Market schedule available at 2-harvest.org

St. Vincent De Paul

• 215 S. 6th Ave., Pasco
• Food box giveaway Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
• (509) 783-7020
• https://www.svdppasco.org/ 

Union Gospel Mission

• 221 S. 4th Ave., Pasco
• Families welcome (pre-registration required).
• Hot meals served daily at 5 p.m.
• (509) 547-2112
• https://tcugm.org/ 

Pasco Riverview Adventist Community Services

• 605 Road 36, Pasco
• Food and diaper assistance available.
• (509) 392-4146
• https://pascorcs.org/

Impact Compassion Center

• 220 West Kennewick Ave., Kennewick
• Provides basic needs such as food, hygiene/toiletries, basic household cleaning supplies, baby items, health/safety items, and more.
• (509) 579-0006
• https://www.impactcompassioncenter.org/

View More Food Resources in Benton and Franklin County Here

Additional Supports

2-1-1

• A free, confidential service connecting families with food, housing, and other resources.
• Call or text 211
• https://wa211.org/
• Washington 211 Food Bank Finder: https://www.hungerfreewa.org/foodbanks
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Care Connect

• A free program through the Benton-Franklin Health District helping families access supports such as SNAP and WIC.
•  https://www.bfhd.wa.gov/programs_services/care_connect

School-Based Supports

Many of our schools have on-site food pantries or food resources available for families in need. If your family could use food support, please contact your neighborhood school for assistance.

If you’re interested in donating food or other resources to help students and families, please reach out to your neighborhood school to learn more about how you can contribute.