Love Overwhelming

Our Hearts Are Heavy for the community in the City of Longview, Washington.

We are grieving with our community today and standing alongside the employees, families, and everyone impacted by the tragedy at Nippon Dynawave.

When something like this happens so close to home, it is not just news. It is our neighbors. It is our friends. It is people who went to work, and people waiting for answers.

To the first responders and all those continuing to serve in this incredibly difficult situation: we are profoundly thankful for your dedication.

Today, our heroes are the workers and their families. They deserve our respect, our compassion, and our quiet support. May every family affected feel the unwavering care of this community around them.

- Love Overwhelming

If your family receives food assistance in Longview, Kelso, Woodland, or anywhere in Cowlitz County, something important is happening this May.

Federal rules are changing how food benefits work in Washington starting May 2026. Some families will be moved to a new program automatically. Some may see their monthly amount go down. And some adults will go through a new work requirement screening at their next eligibility review.

The most important thing to know right now: missing your eligibility review is the fastest way to lose coverage. Make sure DSHS has your current address so you do not miss their notices.

We broke it all down in plain language on our blog so you know exactly what to expect and what to do now that May is here.

If you know someone in Cowlitz County who receives SNAP or food benefits, please share this post with them. A lot of people will not hear about these changes until it is too late.

Sharing this takes two seconds and could protect a family's access to food.

For Spanish-speaking neighbors, we have a translated video walkthrough, link is in the comments.

Our Care Coordinators are local, they have lived experience, and they are here to help.

Questions? More information and links in the comments.

This Saturday!