Content current as of 01/12/26
Community Resources
We understand many people in Tacoma are faced with uncertainty during these challenging times. To help your neighbors in need or to find assistance for your own family, here are links to some state, county, city and other available resources.
Links to Resources and Assistance
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Civil Immigration Enforcement in Washington
Know Your Rights
- Washington Attorney General: Know Your Rights: Civil Immigration Enforcement in
Washington - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: Know Your Rights
Legal Assistance Resources
- Washington Attorney General: Locating Legitimate Immigration Services
• ACLU of Washington
• Catholic Immigration Legal Services (Washington)
• Colectiva Legal del Pueblo (Washington)
• Immigrant Defense Project
• National Immigration Law Center
• Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
• Washington Defender Association
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- USCIS Contact Center (Website to track a case with the USCIS)
- Washington Attorney General: Know Your Rights: Civil Immigration Enforcement in
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- Emergency Food Network
- Food Pantry Map (Emergency Food Network)
- Nourish Pierce County
- Food Bank Locator (Nourish Pierce County)
- Pierce County Food Banks
- Pierce County Food Resources
- Salvation Army Hope Market
- Tacoma Rescue Mission
- Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Access Food Near You Program
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- Bill Credit Assistance Program (Tacoma Public Utilities and City of Tacoma Environmental Services bills)
- Residential Sewer Conservation Loan Program (City of Tacoma)
- Pierce County Energy Assistance Program
Ways to Support Our Community
If you’re in a position to help, there are several ways to make a difference:
- Donate food or funds to local food banks, pantries and organizations.
- Volunteer your time to help sort, pack, or distribute food.
- Spread the word about available resources. Sharing information can be just as impactful as donating.
Together, we can help our community.