Everyone should be able to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. But there can be lots of barriers in underserved communities. United Way’s partnerships with local groups expand access to nutritious food and quality healthcare, education and services.
Get inspired by United Way volunteers packing summer meals for low-income kids
We mobilize communities, people and resources to support access to health for all.
BASIC FOOD BENEFITS
More people are searching for ways to stretch their paychecks each month. Getting access to nutritious affordable food is a challenge, but the Basic Food Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to thousands of eligible, low-income individuals and families. We can walk you through it to learn about:
Eligibility requirements
Application and processing
Washington State information
Benefits locations for participating stores and other sources
Available food products
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RIDE UNITED: Lyft Transportation Service
If you are a resident of Tacoma, you may be eligible for Ride United, a unique partnership with Lyft that offers free round trip rides to critical appointments specifically if you are in need of
transportation for the following services:
Medical Trips
Medicare/Other Non-Emergency Medical Appointment
Pharmacy/Prescriptions
Non-Emergency Hospital Visit
Employment Trips
Job Interview
Job Training
Job Fair
Pre-Job Requirements
Work (one-time)
Public Benefits Trips
Department of Social and Health Services
Social Security Administration
Rental Assistance Appointment
Utility Assistance Appointment
WIC Appointment
Tax Preparation Services
Financial Coaching
Medicaid/CHIP Benefits Access
Housing Benefits Access
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic - RIDE UNITED: Lyft Transportation Service has added additional ride options temporarily
Rides to grocery stores
Rides to food banks
Currently service is limited to those living in the following cities: Bonney Lake, Fife, Lakewood, Midland, Parkland, Puyallup, Spanaway, South Hill, Sumner, Tacoma and University Place,
Ride United - Frequently Asked Questions
Call 211 to be screened for eligibility.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Behavioral health is just as important as physical health issues, but sometimes it’s difficult to ask for help. Our trained specialist provides confidential information about counseling, support groups and other forms of mental health assessment and treatment.
- Outpatient and inpatient programs
- Psychiatric assessment resources
- Recovery support
- Group and individual counseling