Update as of January 2026: The $2,000 federal tax credit for heat pumps has expired. See Seattle’s Clean Heat Program webpage for up-to-date information. As the crisp fall weather settles in, households with oil heating are making plans to refill their oil tanks. While burning oil was once a common… [ Keep reading ]
A new study from the University of Washington (UW) shows that the City of Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program significantly improves food security and access to healthy foods for enrolled households. Fresh Bucks is helping people with low-incomes access more nutritious foods, reducing the risk of diabetes, heart problems, and other… [ Keep reading ]
National Farmers Market Week is just around the corner! From August 3 through 9, we’re joining communities across the country to highlight the importance of farmers markets and the local farmers who make them thrive. Fresh Bucks is the City’s healthy food program helping Seattle households afford produce, operated by… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program made big strides toward our mission to help households access fresh, healthy food in 2024. We worked to expand the number of retailers in the Fresh Bucks network, the diversity of produce options, and the physical locations of stores to better meet our… [ Keep reading ]
Update as of January 2026: The $2,000 federal tax credit for heat pumps has expired. See Seattle’s Clean Heat Program webpage for up-to-date information. UPDATE July 2025: The federal government passed a spending bill that will end a $2,000 tax credit for heat pumps at the end of this year. Households that… [ Keep reading ]
As summer kicks off, weekly outdoor markets and plans for more than a dozen free events in the coming months are energizing Duwamish Valley neighborhoods. The City of Seattle’s Duwamish Valley Program and departments are working with community organizations to transform previously under-utilized areas into thriving small business districts. The… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is excited to welcome La Esperanza Mercado y Carniceria in Beacon Hill and the Skyway Farmers Market to our Fresh Bucks network! Fresh Bucks is Seattle’s healthy food program that helps neighbors afford fruits and vegetables. Many Fresh Bucks customers live in South… [ Keep reading ]
Last month, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Duwamish Valley neighbors and small businesses to cut the ribbon to the new South Park Plaza! Seattle’s Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), led by the Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE), coordinated with Seattle Parks and Recreation and nonprofits Cultivate South Park and Duwamish… [ Keep reading ]
If you’re looking to support local farmers in Seattle and consistently stock your kitchen with fresh food, joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program might be for you! What is Community Supported Agriculture? A CSA is an arrangement between a farmer and customer where the customer buys a subscription for… [ Keep reading ]
The long-awaited Fresh Bucks Waitlist Application is now open! Seattle households can apply to join the waitlist for Fresh Bucks benefits, which will be offered as spots are available. The application will remain open for the foreseeable future. Fresh Bucks provides $40 per month to extend family grocery budgets while… [ Keep reading ]
