Free/Reduced Price Meal Pilot Grant
Grays Harbor College is participating in a three-year pilot of a Washington State sponsored food grant. The grant’s purpose is to improve students’ food security, leading to enhanced well-being, academic performance, and social engagement so students can thrive in their academic journey.
Participating students will receive food benefits equivalent to three meals per week for each week of the quarter they are enrolled. Students will be expected to participate in surveys and other data collection.
Benefits of the Pilot Grant
Food Grant benefits may include on-campus meals; food cards to on- or off-campus food vendors; meal kits; complimentary groceries; food, nutrition, or cooking classes; and cookbooks. Workforce Funding strives to meet students’ special dietary requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
All currently enrolled and actively attending Grays Harbor College students may apply for food assistance, regardless of what program they are in. Students may attend any of the three campuses or online (however, a visit to the Workforce Funding office may be required to receive benefits). Each applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled student at the college;
- Meet income qualifications: Pell eligibility; Workforce Funding, TRIO or Running Started qualified; or 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size.
Application Process
To apply for enrollment in the food grant, please fill out the application or come to the Workforce Funding office (tulalW Student Services Building, room 3261).