Family Store offered by Wellspring Family Services in South Seattle
Provides a welcoming place for families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless to shop for free clothing and other necessary items for children ages 0-17. Referral from case manager preferred. Accepts donations of children's items.
Provides free, gently used and new children’s items for children ages 0-17. Items provided include:
- Season-appropriate clothing and shoes
- Diapers, formula, and other essentials for infants
- Multicultural learning toys and books
- Baby gear and equipment
Inventory is based on community donations and availability of items is not guaranteed.
Tangible Needs offered at Pregnancy Aid of South King County
Offers support and in-kind aid to women for carrying pregnancy to full-term and after baby is born. Provides diapers and baby clothing. Has limited baby furniture, car seats, formula, toys, and other items.
Provides in-kind aid to families with babies and young children.
Provides diapers as well as a wide variety of baby and children's clothing up to size 6.
Other items are dependent on donations such as baby furniture, blankets, toys, books, car seats and strollers and maternity clothing.
All car seats are inspected by an on-site technician.
Written Spanish and Dari brochures available and spoken Spanish is available on Monday and Friday. .
Special Grants offered by Honor and Courage Foundation
Provides one-time emergency grants up to $250 to wounded, ill or injured honorably discharged servicemembers or their caregivers for assistance with basic needs such as food, utilities, housing and clothing. Case manager must submit request.
Provides one-time emergency grants up to $250 to post 9/11 wounded servicemembers or their caregivers for assistance with basic needs.
Grant money is paid directly to the person owed the debt such as a landlord or utility company whenever possible.
Examples of small grants include food, utilities, housing, clothing, health expenses, assistance with child care, vehicle repairs & other routine household expenses, home & vehicle adaption, funeral expenses, adaptive equipment, moving assistance, travel, etc.
Operates a daily drop-in center for homeless youth and young adults ages 13-26, with showers, phone, laundry, blankets, clothing and meals. Operates as a youth cooling center during weather advisories.
Operates a daily drop-in center for homeless youth and young adults.
Offers:
- Case Management
- Hot meal once a week
- Transportation to shelter
- Phone
- Snacks
- Blankets & limited clothing
- Showers & laundry
- Activities
- Advocacy
- Education resources
- Life skills help & workshops
- Mentoring
Shower facilities do not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Operates as a youth cooling center during weather advisories.
Wallingford Food Bank offered at FamilyWorks Services
Food pantry provides commodities, baby food and formula to North Seattle area residents. Clients may visit the food pantry once per week. Also provides no-cook bags for people who are homeless. Sometimes has hygiene supplies and pet food. Limited food delivery to 98103.
Offers a variety of food services, including shopping in-person, pre-ordering through our Online Market to pick up, home grocery delivery for homebound individuals living in North Seattle ZIP codes, or emergency food bags for people without access to traditional cooking facilities.
Free Clothing Boutique offered at Jubilee Women's Center
Offers free women's clothing to low-income or homeless women in Seattle. Types of clothing include: women's casual, business clothing and accessories (such as shoes, belts, make-up, purses, scarves and hats) and some personal hygiene items.
Offers up to two bags of free women's clothing, accessories and personal hygiene items to low-income or homeless women in Seattle. Types of clothing include: women's casual, business clothing and accessories (such as shoes, belts, make-up, purses, scarves and hats).
Operates a day center for homeless women and women with children. Offers restrooms, hygiene products, clothing, housing and job search assistance, food, computer and phone access, mail service, benefits enrollment and possible shelter placement.
Operates a day center for homeless women and women with children. The following services are available to clients in a safe environment:
- Hot meals, snacks and food to go
- Restrooms
- Clothing and hygiene items
- Mail service
- Job search assistance
Staff onsite can assist with computer and phone access, benefit enrollment, housing search assistance. Also may provide direct shelter bed placement into Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Women and Children Shelter for eligible women with or without children when available.
Clothing offered by West Seattle Food Bank's Clothesline
Operates a clothing bank for children and adults. Also provides hygiene products. Visits allowed once every three months. Appointments are required.
Operates a clothing bank which provides free clothing and shoes for infants, children and adults.
Also has hygiene products, bags and backpacks, and bedding available depending on donations.
Beacon of Hope offered at Circle of Caring Friends Charity
Distributes material goods to nonprofits and households in need for low-cost; text for appointment; no delivery available; $25 per visit.
Distributes material goods received from partner organizations to other nonprofits and households in need for a fee. Items available vary depending on what is received, but may include any of the following:
- Kitchenware
- Toys
- School supplies
- Furniture (typically bedframes and computer desks)
- Sheets and bedding
- Outdoor hardware
- Recreational items
- Diapers and other baby supplies
- Clothing
- Hygiene items
- Cleaning products
- Sleeping bags
- Tents
- Car seats
Operates a drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness ages 25 and younger. Provides food, clothing, laundry, showers and hygiene supplies as well as mail, phone and message services. Operates as a youth cooling center during weather advisories.
Operates a drop-in center for young adults experiencing homelessness. Provides food, clothing, laundry, ADA-accessible showers and hygiene supplies as well as mail, phone services and computer usage. We provide some programming such as but not limited to, art programming, employment & education support, and access to Case Management.
Food Pantry offered at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Food Bank
Operates a food pantry for anyone in need. A food box w/ fresh produce is provided. Different dietary needs are provided as well as pet food and toiletry items as available.
Offers a food box with fresh produce weekly. Food is stocked for a variety of needs including:
- Low sodium diets
- Baby items
- "No cook" food
- Pet food
- Toiletry supplies (incontinence, tooth brush, etc.) as available
Food Pantry offered at Holy Innocents Catholic Church
Operates a food pantry for community members. Offers non-perishable goods, breads, produce, dairy, frozen meat, and specialty diet options as well. Also offers toiletries such as diapers, hygiene items and soaps. Households may visit once a week.
Operates a food pantry for community members in need.
The food pantry is stocked with perishable and non-perishable goods: breads, desserts, frozen meats, canned and packaged foods, and some dairy products and produce. Also offers hygiene items: soaps, toothpaste and brushes, shampoo, disposable diapers, etc. Occasional distribution of cleaning/laundry supplies also takes place.
Provides drop-in support services for adult American Indians and Alaska Natives, including clothing, nursing, health care, mental health, cultural programming, housing case management and DSHS support. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Provides emergency drop-in support services for Native clients.
Services include the following:
- Advocacy/case management
- Emergency clothing
- Nursing services
- Assessment and referral to drug and alcohol treatment
- Cultural programming
- Applications and questions regarding DSHS benefits, as well as BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) benefits.
Also provides a place for clients to socialize, watch television, and participate in Native cultural activities. Offers Native arts and craft sessions weekly.
Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Pregnancy Support offered at Pregnancy Aid of Kent
Provides counseling, support and referral for pregnant women; pro-life philosophy; loans toddler beds, bassinets, baby furniture to clients. Provides clothing for children until youngest child is 5 years old. Provides car seats when available.
Trained volunteers provide pregnancy-related information on a friend-to-friend basis via telephone and in person.
Offers emotional support to women concerning pregnancy. Promotes a pro-life philosophy.
Loans toddler beds, bassinets and some baby furniture to clients. Provides car seats to clients when available.
Clothing bank provides maternity clothes and clothing for children until youngest child is 5 years old.
Provides ongoing in-service training by professionals for volunteers on regular basis.
Working Wardrobe offered by Suburban King County YWCA's Family Village in Redmond
Offers used office-appropriate job interview clothing for adult job seekers. Referral required.
Provides access to reusable clothing items for adult job seekers. Assists low-income adults with quality, reusable clothing and accessories appropriate for office work, interviews, and other self-sufficiency activities. The inventory changes often and can be limited in quantity, style, and size.
Feminine and masculine clothing items are available. Clothing is not to be exchanged or returned.
Clothing Shop offered at The Bobbe J. Bridge Resource Center
Operates a clothing bank for youth and their families who are involved with the juvenile justice system, as well as any youth in need.
Meaningful, community-centered connections for young people are critical to their success. The Bobbe J. Bridge Resource Center helps ensure youth and families have access to information, programs, and opportunities that support their needs and goals. The Resource Center partners with non-profit organizations and community members to provide coordinated assistance to youth and families in one central location at the Children and Family Justice Center. The Resource Center hours are Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Anyone can access services during these times.
In an effort to increase virtual access and minimize barriers, the Youth Support Resources site provides information about youth & family resources in King County. Resources may be filtered by type of service, age, and desired travel distance. To access the Youth Support Resources go to https://youthresources.kingcounty.gov/. If you would like to add or update information to this resource database please e-mail [email protected].
The Resource Center hosts the Clothing Shop, an onsite boutique-style clothing shop, where youth can shop for free, well-curated, new or gently used items of clothing to wear to their next job interview, court appearance, award ceremony, graduation, or other special occasion.
Unmet Needs offered by Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Division at Federal Building
Helps military service members and their families with basic life needs who run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other hardships directly related to military service.
Helps military service members and their families who run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other hardships directly related to military service.
Assists with basic life needs and unanticipated financial needs such as:
- Mortgage and rent
- Car payment
- Home and auto repairs
- Insurance
- Utilities
- Food
- Clothing.
The financial assistance is in the form of up to $1,500 in grants that do not need to be repaid.
All grants are paid directly to the "creditor" (such as the electric company), and not to the individual.
Each case is reviewed individually and acceptance determined by a committee.
Applicants can receive funds only once every 18 months, and only twice total.
Second requests for assistance must be caused by a new situation and deployment.
Food Market offered at Maple Valley Food Bank & Emergency Services
Operates a market with grocery-store style shopping for residents of Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the Tahoma School District. Limited home delivery. Fresh produce, meat, and dairy is available. Curbside services available for those unable to enter the market.
Operates a market with grocery store-style shopping for area residents.
Clients are able to select their own food. Fresh produce, meat and other nutritious products available.
Curbside services are available for those unable to enter the market.
Angle Lake Community Resource Center offered by Lutheran Community Services Northwest in SeaTac
Offers parenting education, child development activities, support groups, and connections to basic needs. Provides diapers on a monthly basis to families with children under age 4, and distributes food once a week.
Offers parenting education, child development activities, support groups, resource fairs, community referrals and connections to basic needs like food, clothing, health care, housing and employment. Provides diapers on a monthly basis to families and distributes food once a week.
Hot Meal and Showers offered by Trinity Community Church's Hungry Soul Café
Serves a free nutritious dinner once a week to anyone in need. May have limited clothing items available for guests.
Serves a free nutritious dinner once a week to anyone in need. Meal varies each week, but usually includes protein, fruits and vegetables.
Also provides showers for guests before the meal.
May have limited clothing available, including seasonal items such as socks, blankets, hats and mittens.
Family Support Programs offered by Vashon Youth & Family Services at Family Place
Partners with parents to support their child’s growth and development. Twice-monthly home visits focus on learning through play and understanding the stages of child development. Also offers weekly, bi-lingual playgroups and new parent supplies including diapers.
Parents as Teachers
Partners with parents to support their child’s growth and development.
Twice-monthly visits focus on learning through play, understanding the stages of child development, helping through the inevitable challenges of parenting, and supporting overall family well-being.
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
Also offers weekly, bi-lingual playgroups. Parent Cafe's
Playgroups include open play time, art projects, structured movement or song time, stories, parent support/coaching, and time to connect with other adults.
Welcome Baby Boxes
Gives parents essential supplies for their new babies.
The baby box includes a sleep sack, washcloths, a Vashon onesie, and a hand-made quilt, along with parenting books and a Thriftway gift card.
Clothing, diapers and some baby supplies are also available.