Over 8,800 food boxes distributed to families at 98 Seattle Public Schools sites When federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) abruptly lapsed on Nov. 1 due to the Trump administration’s refusal to release dollars from SNAP’s contingency fund during the partial government shutdown, tens of thousands of… [ Keep reading ]
Updates Friday, October 31, 2025, 5 p.m. — The City of Seattle launched the Seattle and King County Emergency Food Resources webpage for the most up-to-date information (this blog is not live updated). The search tool provides information on the nearest food banks and meal programs based on your address…. [ Keep reading ]
To help kick off the school year and Washington’s Eat Local Month in September, we’re sharing some exciting highlights from our Healthy Food in Schools initiative, in partnership with Seattle Public Schools (SPS)! To thrive at school, students need easy access to fresh and nutritious foods. Our Healthy Food in… [ Keep reading ]
It’s back to school season! With all the back-to-school advertisements, we compiled some sustainability tips to keep your school preparation affordable, simple, and climate-friendly. Every fall, more cars hit the road and more food and clothes head for the landfill, harming our environment and contributing to climate pollution. While the City… [ Keep reading ]
All students, regardless of their school or family income, deserve access to meals cooked from scratch to feel full and energized, allowing them to learn, play, and succeed. Food education helps kids learn about where our food comes from, how to eat nutritiously, ways to prevent food waste, and more. … [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is excited to announce that we are receiving a nearly $100,000 Farm to School grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)! The project with Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and community organizations will work towards three goals: 1) Expand the capacity of SPS Culinary Services… [ Keep reading ]
On May 25, Seattle Public Schools Culinary Services program continued its mission of serving freshly cooked, locally sourced, and culturally relevant food in school meals. All 109 Seattle Public Schools (SPS) served students a freshly prepared salmon alfredo pasta dish with 3,000 pounds of sustainable, local salmon purchased from Muckleshoot Seafood Products…. [ Keep reading ]
On Monday, Dec 5, Mayor Harrell and OSE staff joined Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones at Denny International Middle School in West Seattle for a “Lunch with Leaders” event inspired by long-time Lunch Lady Doree Fazio-Young. The event showcased not only the importance of Seattle Public Schools’ (SPS)… [ Keep reading ]
School food heroes at Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Culinary Services are bringing exciting changes to school food programs! Led by director Aaron Smith and District Executive Chef Emme Collins and informed by feedback and input from youth leadership, parents, and the community, dozens of staff at Seattle schools regularly serve… [ Keep reading ]
