Seattle Human Services

08/14/2026

Thank you to Mayor Katie B. Wilson for stopping by the Summer Meals Program! Find a site near you at seattle.gov/summer-food

08/12/2026

Applications are now open for Learn & Earn: Foundations!

This opportunity from the Seattle Youth Employment Program provides job readiness training and career planning workshops for young people ages 16-24 who are new to the workforce. Participants will meet weekly for two-hour sessions from October 2026 to March 2027 and can earn stipends.

Applications are open until Sept. 25 at 5 PM. Get details, including program eligibility requirements: seattle.gov/SYEP

08/11/2026

HSD is proud to support Seattle Fresh Bucks, which provides households $60 per month to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at 55-plus participating retailers, including farmers markets. Learn more: https://greenspace.seattle.gov/2026/08/its-national-farmers-market-week-fresh-bucks-helps-seattle-communities-access-fresh-local-food/

08/06/2026

Thank you to Mayor Katie B. Wilson for stopping by our Summer Meals Program site at Van Asselt Community Center earlier today!

Did you know? This summer we are partnering with local farmers and the Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment to offer fresh fruit and veggies at Van Asselt and many other sites.🍓

The Summer Meals Program continues through Aug. 21 at dozens of sites across Seattle. Anyone ages 1-18 can get a free meal or snack -- no questions asked. To find a site near you, visit seattle.gov/summer-food or text the word FOOD to 509-509.

08/06/2026

The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) today launched a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to identify qualified organizations interested in providing emergency shelter development, emergency shelter operations, and behavioral health care at emergency shelters.

The 2026 Shelter Expansion Roster RFQ is guided by Mayor Katie B. Wilson’s Executive Order 2026-02 to rapidly bring unhoused people inside and accelerate shelter expansion.

HSD will hold two virtual information sessions for organizations interested in learning more about this RFQ: Monday, Aug. 10 from 1 to 3 PM and Thursday, Aug. 13 from 10 AM to 12 PM (noon).

Get details: https://www.seattle.gov/human-services/for-providers/funding-opportunities/2026-shelter-expansion-roster-rfq

08/04/2026

Tier 2 smoke and heat activations are now in place through Friday, Aug. 7. Visit kcrha.org/severe-weather-shelter/ to learn what that means (and how/where to stay cool) and go to www.pscleanair.gov for updates on staying safe amid wildfire smoke.

With both elevated HeatRisk and air quality that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups in the forecast, KCRHA is activating Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols. We are activating air quality response protocols effective immediately, and heat response protocols tomorrow, August 4. kcrha.org/severe-weather

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

The 2027-2030 Area Plan for Seattle and King County will shape four years of services and supports for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and families.

Now is your chance to weigh in! Here's how:

1. Review the draft 2027-2030 Area Plan.
2. Watch our presentation from the July 28 public hearing.
3. Share your feedback now through Aug. 17.

It's as easy as 1-2-3. at https://www.agingkingcounty.org/what-we-do/areaplan/

07/31/2026

North Seattle is fortunate to have both North Helpline and the Hunger Intervention Program providing meals and services to help families that are dealing with food insecurity. Now these two great HSD community partners are joining forces to better address their community’s needs.

In our latest Community Corner, learn how the new North Seattle Food Connection plans to create a place where clients can pick out groceries, enjoy a meal, receive housing assistance, and access other services — all under one roof.

Read all about it at HSD’s Human Interests blog: https://humaninterests.seattle.gov/2026/07/31/community-corner-north-seattle-food-connection/

07/28/2026

This summer, more than 240 interns are exploring career interests, building skills, and getting real-world workplace experience through the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP). These internships are 6- to 8-week paid positions with participating employers across Seattle, including many City departments.

The Seattle Human Services Department is proud to welcome 12 SYEP interns, along with hosting the SYEP program itself. In this month's Employee Spotlight, four of the HSD interns introduce themselves and describe what they are hoping to get out of the experience. Check it out at our Human Interests blog: https://humaninterests.seattle.gov/2026/07/28/hsd-employee-spotlight-syep-interns/