The best place to find our most updated information about services is on the Human Services Covid-19 resource page. It can be found by clicking the COVID banner on any of the human services webpages or by sharing the link www.piercecountywa.gov/covid19help.

Veterans

The Veterans Emergency COVID-19 Assistance (VECA) program has flexible criteria to allow for more Veterans and their families to qualify.
Services available include mortgage/rental assistance, back payments, car/lease payments, money for food, rent, utilities, etc.
There is no active duty or discharge requirement
Support ranges from 3-6 months
Apply for services using this online application
For assistance filling out the online application call 253-798-7171
Flyer

Rental and Mortgage Assistance

Children

Child Care vouchers – call or text 1-800-446-1114 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to apply
Flyer (English)
Flyer (Spanish)

Seniors

Senior nutrition services are available for ANY senior 60+ years old in Pierce County who need help accessing food. They just need to contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at 253-798-4600
We currently have a senior farmers market program (non-CARES, but there are 375 vouchers left) which provides low-income seniors with vouchers to purchase produce from participating farmers markets and roadside stands.
Easily apply online (5 languages available) or call the ADRC at 253-798-4600.

Here is the newest Pierce County CARES insert, which will be given to people at mobile testing sites around the county.

Valeri Knight | Social Services Program Specialist 3

Homeless Programs

She/her | Office: 253.798.6931 | Cell: 253. 720.3780

1305 Tacoma Avenue South, Suite 104, Tacoma, WA 98402-1903

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