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
Provides clothing, toys, books, school supplies, baby things, computers and other items for kids in foster care and children who are living in out-of-home care.
Children, youth and young adults who have experienced foster care and their caregivers can shop for high quality clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, books, free tickets to events and other essentials in the Treehouse Store.
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.
Food Pantry offered at Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank
Provides food for residents of Issaquah School District. Visit once per week. Also offers formula and diapers. Home delivery available to clients with disabilities or with challenges to shopping in person. Provides children's clothing and outdoor clothing.
Offers free grocery market shopping with nutritious fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy as well as non-perishables, such as canned food, rice, beans and snacks, plus diapers, hygiene supplies and toiletry items.
"Groceries to Go" home delivery program is available to clients with disabilities or with challenges to shopping in person at the food pantry.
Operates K-12 youth food programs for weekends, school breaks and over summer break. Clothing available for children aged newborn-12 years old through partnership with KidVantage (additional registration required).
Also provides basic warm clothing and outdoor supplies for unhoused neighbors.
Offers case management and resource referral assistance for families with additional needs or those experiencing housing insecurity.
Support Services offered at Vashon Youth & Family Services
Provides vouchers to Vashon residents for clothing and household items.
Facilitates housing search assistance by helping clients find low-income or transitional housing.
Provides vouchers to Vashon residents for clothing, household items and other items.
Facilitates housing search assistance by helping clients find low-income or transitional housing.
Will also assist Vashon Island disaster victims in finding appropriate resources.
Clothing/Household Items offered by St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle King County
Provides beds, clothing and other household items through local neighborhood chapters either from their inventory, from a clothing bank or with a voucher to a SVDP thrift store. Not all chapters help with furniture or beds.
Provides vouchers to a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store.
Provides beds through select neighborhood chapters in King County.
Some restrictions and/or limits may apply.
Not all areas of King County are served by a chapter not all existing neighborhood chapters provide help with furniture or beds.
Drop-in Services offered by PorchLight on Eastgate Way
Provides a place for homeless men to relax. Offers three meals per day, case management, computer access, clothing, hygiene items and temporary mail service. Serves men ages 18 and older; no children. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Provides a place for homeless men to relax. Provides breakfast and lunch. Additionally offers:
- Hygiene items
- Computer access
- One-on-one case management
- Temporary mailing address service
- Donated clothing
- Showers, includes towels and soap
- Laundry, includes detergent
Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Community Clothing Closet offered at Transform Burien Outreach Center
Distributes clothing and toiletries for men, women, children and infants; no geographic restrictions. Agency is not able to answer phone inquiries about item availability.
Distributes free clothing and toiletries for men, women, children and infants. Sometimes also has blankets, sleeping bags, shoes, socks, gloves and toys.
Parenting Support Services offered by Care Net Pregnancy & Family Services of Puget Sound in Bothell/Kenmore
Offers parenting classes for new and expectant parents. Participants earn vouchers they can spend at a baby boutique for items like diapers, formula, clothing. Specialized programs offered for fathers.
Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement.
Class topics may include:
- Nurturing relationships.
- Safe places
- Healthy start
- Effective education
Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support.
Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seat
Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.
Operates an outdoor Farmer’s Market style food bank for those living within White Center and parts of West Seattle and Burien, as well as food bags for the homeless and those with special dietary requirements.
Operates a grocery store-style food bank, including no-cook food bags, baby pantry, and pet food.
Accommodates a wide variety of diets and living situations by having specialty, and culturally familiar items readily available.
Also operates a mobile food bank that travels to clients who:
- Have special medical needs
- Are of advanced age
- Have multi pre-school aged children in the home
- Are homebound for other reasons and there is no one else in the household who can pick up the food
Hot Meals offered by Teen Feed at University Congregational United Church
Offers a free dinner for youth and young adults, ages 13-25, served throughout the week at multiple locations in Seattle and Auburn. Youth advocates provide support and referrals to other services. Sometimes has toiletries available.
Offers a free dinner for youth and young adults, served seven times a week between multiple sites in the University District. Youth advocates are available to provide support and referrals to other services and can sometimes provide clothing (including Winter items), toiletries and books, depending on donations received.
Community Resource Center offered at Seattle Municipal Court
Provides a "one-stop shop" for people to find out what public programs they may be eligible for. Area agencies visit weekly to enroll clients in services. Provides hygiene kits and limited clothing.
Provides a "one-stop shop" for people to find out what state, federal and local programs they may be eligible for.
Provides referrals to additional services.
Area agencies visit weekly to enroll clients in services.
Offers basic computer classes.
Career Bridge offered at Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
Provides assistance with job readiness, job search, work training and labor market information through workshops, computer resources and case management.
Offers a 5-week program providing assistance with job readiness, job search, work training and labor market information through workshops, computer resources and case management. Program participants may also get assistance with obtaining work-appropriate clothing.
Workshops and case management offer the following services to all students enrolled:
- Mentorship Life Skills & Training
- Earn Certifications (Industrial First Aid/CPR, Flaggers, Food Handler Permit)
- Financial Empowerment
- Resume & Cover Letter Assistance
- Job Connections
- Wrap-Around Services
Job announcements provided are current postings from private industry, city, county and state employers.
Offers Case/Care management emergency food (when the other food pantries are closed or in an emergency), general clothing from a small closet, bus tickets for transportation assistance and laundry services.
Offering community access for people who are rent burdened need resources such as clothing, transportation assistance, and free laundry. Those who are experiencing behavioral health challenges need a welcoming place that can provide health service referrals and advocacy. Folks who are living outside need a refuge where they are warmly welcomed and can access food and hygiene supplies, etc.
Baby & Child Corner offered at West Seattle Food Bank
Provides baby and toddler accessories, diapers, formula and baby food to families in West Seattle who are in need of a little help to provide for their children.
Provides diapers, formula and baby food as available to families in need.
Program can also connect clients to other items such as:
- High chairs
- Car seats (infant seats to booster seats)
- Strollers
- Infant bottles
- Blankets
- Clothing for newborns up to size 12.
Food Pantry and Baby Cupboard offered at University District Food Bank
Operates a food pantry for northeast Seattle residents. Provides baby food and items such as formula and diapers. Distributes pet food to seniors once a month. Provides home delivery to homebound residents of area served once a week. Provides a mailing address.
Operates a self-select food pantry. Provides diapers, formula and baby food when supplies are available.
Distributes pet food (primarily dog and cat food) to all households as requested with each visit.
Food may be picked up once a week.
Provides home delivery to homebound residents in service area once a week.
Ready-made to go meals available for customers without access to cooking facilities.
Social services available including IDs, referrals, and mail services for those in need of a permanent address.
Offers diapers, infant and child food and items like infant formula, jars of baby food, infant cereal, and other items for infants and young children. This program is supported through a partnership with Westside Baby.
Offers diapers and infant and child foods and items like infant formula, jars of baby food, infant cereal, and other items for infants and young children through a partnership with Westside Baby.
Hot Meals offered by Teen Feed at University Lutheran Church
Offers a free dinner for youth and young adults, ages 13-25, served throughout the week at multiple locations in Seattle and Auburn.
Youth advocates provide support and referrals to other services. Sometimes has toiletries available.
Offers a free dinner for youth and young adults, served seven times a week between multiple sites in the University District. Youth advocates are available to provide support and referrals to other services and can sometimes provide clothing (including Winter items), toiletries and books, depending on donations received.
LGBTQ Youth Services Drop-In Center offered by Lambert House LGBTQ Youth Community Center
Provides clothing, toiletries, hygiene supplies, an evening dinner for LGBTQ youth ages 10-22. Also offers case management, a daily social space and discussion groups.
Operates a drop-in center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Services include:
- Case management services once per week
- Clothing
- Toiletries and hygiene supplies
- HIV/STI prevention education
- Evening dinner
- Social programming including a daily social space, dances, performance events and discussion groups several times a week.
Provides referrals to emergency shelter, transitional housing, medical services and drug/alcohol treatment.
DV Material Needs Assistance offered by Salvation Army's Community Advocacy Program
Provides limited basic needs and financial assistance to those needing help due to a current or recent DV situation involving intimate partner abuse.
Provides limited basic needs and financial assistance to eligible applicants needing help as result of a current or recent (within 6 months) intimate partner abuse situation.
Services are confidential.
Provides financial assistance based on funding availability with:
- Utility bill arrears
- Housing: funds for landlord applications and move-in costs subject to funders guidelines while funds last. No rental assistance is available.
- Food/Grocery items
- Basic Clothing
- Hygiene items/Toiletries
- Prescriptions
- Eyeglasses
- Bus tickets/ Transport
- Diapers
- Baby formula
- Other infant needs
Language interpretation is available in person or over the phone.
Food Pantry offered at Plateau Outreach Ministries
Provides a food bank, serving residents of Enumclaw and surrounding area; clients may visit weekly.
Provides weekly food to anyone in need.
Resources come from Northwest Harvest, Food Lifeline, local churches, local businesses and individuals.
May also provide emergency food.
Provides essential good for infants and young children including: formula and food, diapers, clothing, cribs and car seats.
Partners with KidVantage, formerly Eastside Baby Corner, to provide childcare essentials such as the following:
- Diapers
- Formula
- Baby Clothes
- Cribs
- Car Seats
- Children's Clothes