Due to the lapse in SNAP benefits, the City of Federal Way has compiled a list of local food banks and community meals serving the Federal Way community.

Would you like to receive notifications about funding opportunities and other updates?

Please click here to sign up for the City of Federal Way's newsletter and select "Community Services." All funding announcements and grant opportunities will be published in the Federal Way Mirror, posted on the Community Services webpage, and sent out via the newsletter.

Prefer to receive funding updates directly by email?

Organizations can also join the Community Services distribution list to be notified about funding opportunities.  To sign up, email Brandi.Saunders@federalwaywa.gov and include:

• Name
• Organization
• Email
• Phone number

DIVISION GOALS

The Community Services Division, formerly the Human Services Division, assists our community with providing funding for critical services for low- or moderately-low income citizens. We strive to serve the community by enabling people to live more satisfying, more independent, and more productive lives. We work cooperatively with various professionals and assume a wide-range of roles to assist individuals, groups, organizations, and communities. 

The Community Services Division supports community non-profit groups through grant funding.  This funding is then used for services such as food, clothing, housing, advocacy, crisis help, medical/dental programs, and various other needs in the community.  We do not provide direct services to individuals.  If assistance is needed, please call 2-1-1.

Permanent Supportive Housing, Shelter, and Transitional Housing Licensing Program

Permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and shelter services require a license to operate within the City of Federal Way. The application may be found here.