Resource Guide
Looking for help growing a food business or working in the food industry? Use this guide to connect with the right resources.
Step 1: Select your goal.
Step 2: Click on the category that matches your needs.
Step 3: Read through the results and choose a local organization to help you.
Step 4: Call, email, or visit the organization for assistance.
Resource Tag: low-income
King County Library System (Burien)
The mission of the King County Library System is to provide free, open, and equal access to ideas and information to all members of the community, without regard to race, citizenship, age, religion, economic status, or any other condition or qualification.
King County Library System (Auburn)
The mission of the King County Library System is to provide free, open, and equal access to ideas and information to all members of the community, without regard to race, citizenship, age, religion, economic status, or any other condition or qualification.
Jump $tart Fund
The JumpStart Fund, a non-profit microenterprise development program, was formed by the Refugee Resettlement Office in 2003 with funding from the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement. JumpStart has provided over $550,000 in micro-loans to more than 200 Puget Sound area refugees and asylees.
Jewish Family Services
JFS helps vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability.
International Rescue Committee IRC
IRC teams provide health care, infrastructure, learning and economic support to people in more than 40 countries, with special programs designed for women and children. We resettle thousands of refugees each year in 26 U.S. cities.
Highline College – Small Business Entrepreneurship Program
In this program you will develop the practical skills you need-including management, marketing, retailing and accounting-to effectively plan for and operate your small business.
Harborstone Credit Union (Tukwila)
Harborstone is a member-owned, not-for-profit organization offering members more than financial services. We help the community by helping members save and borrow.
Harborstone Credit Union (Seattle)
Harborstone is a member-owned, not-for-profit organization offering members more than financial services. We help the community by helping members save and borrow.
Harborstone Credit Union (Kent)
Harborstone is a member-owned, not-for-profit organization offering members more than financial services. We help the community by helping members save and borrow.
Goodwill
Goodwill works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.