Basic Needs

Overview Basic Food is Washington State’s name for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), what many families still call food stamps. It helps eligible

Overview No one should go hungry… and in the Tri-Cities, a strong network of food banks and distribution programs makes sure that free groceries are

Overview The Tri-Cities Diaper Bank is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free diapers to families with infants and toddlers up to age 3 across Benton

Overview For families on fixed or limited incomes, utility bills can be one of the most unpredictable and stressful expenses of the year. Washington State

Overview Community Action Connections (CAC), formally the Benton Franklin Community Action Committee, is the nonprofit organization that administers most of the publicly funded utility and

Overview The Tri-Cities doesn’t have a single standalone clothing closet, but a network of faith-based organizations, mission programs, and thrift stores with community missions provide

Overview Setting up a new home, especially after a crisis, housing transition, or period of instability, requires more than four walls. Beds, tables, chairs, and

Overview A financial emergency can happen to any family, an unexpected medical bill, a job loss, a car repair that wipes out a bank account,