Offers free hygiene items. Offers specific bags of hygiene items for people who are homeless.
Provides limited free hygiene items, often including the following:
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Tampons and pads
- Toilet paper
- Toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash
Offers specific bags of hygiene items for homeless individuals. Hygiene products vary according to availability.
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
Drop-in Services offered by Catholic Community Services' Federal Way Day Center
Homeless drop-in center for adults and children provides showers, laundry, computers, phones, mail reception services, snacks, case management and access to health care and social services. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Provides a welcoming space to anyone experiencing homelessness or vulnerably housed. Offers coffee and snacks. Provides showers, laundry, computers, phones, mail reception services and a space for meal preparation. Showers are wheelchair accessible. Provides soap, shampoo, towels and laundry detergent for guests using the showers and washing machine.
HealthPoint and Mobile Medical Van provide services on a monthly basis.
Case managers available.
Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
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.
Food Pantry offered at Blessed Sacrament Church Food Bank
Provides food bags for anyone living within parish boundaries, roughly the area in or near the University District. Sometimes has household and hygiene items.
Provides food bags to anyone within the parish boundaries.
Quantity of food provided varies with the size of each household. Inventory is limited.
Non-food items such as toilet paper and toothpaste sometimes available.
People with in parish boundaries with disabilities may arrange for food delivery.
Food Pantry offered at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church
Operates a food pantry for residents living in the parish boundaries. May have other household items.
Operates a food pantry for residents living in the parish boundaries.
May also have various household items such as paper towels, toilet paper, hygiene needs, etc.
Hygiene Facility offered by LIHI's Urban Rest Stop in Ballard
Provides restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. Serves men, women, families, youth and children; prioritizes those who are homeless. No smoking, intoxication or drug use allowed. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Provides restrooms, showers and laundry facilities, with soap for laundry and showers. Also distributes limited toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, lotion and combs, as well as diapers, when available.
May have pet food for clients who have a dog or a cat.
Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Also provides general and housing-specific information and referral services; including:
- Information on accessing emergency, transitional and permanent housing, including subsidized housing options
- Assistance with applications for housing in the downtown Seattle area
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.
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.
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.
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).
Clothing and Household Goods offered at St. Francis House
Provides clothing for men, women and children. Also may provide small household items and personal care items as available. In-person service only.
Distributes clothing (Seasonal, Winter), small household items.
Clients may receive assistance once every 30 days for clothing and once every six months for other household items.
Number of items received is limited to reasonable household needs, at the discretion of St. Francis House staff.
Clothing provided is for men, women and children.
Availability of items varies depending on donation levels.
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.
Family Resource and Navigation Services offered by Mary's Place at Allen Family Center.
Provides resources, tangible needs and housing navigation assistance for homeless or low income families.
Provides a one-stop hub of services in an environment designed for children.
Services are individualized based on each family's needs and goals.
Services include:
- Parenting classes
- Community events
- Resource fairs
- Childcare enrollment support
- Early childhood developmental screenings
- Computer lab with printer
- Shower
- Basic needs items such as diapers, wipes, clothing, tents, sleeping backs and snacks
- Housing navigation support
Evening Drop-In Services for Women offered by Catholic Housing Services at Women's Referral Center
Provides evening drop-in services for women, including nightly hot meal, limited showers and hygiene supplies; no ID required. Women ages 18 and older only; no children; accepts pets.
Provides nightly drop-in services for women. Serves a nightly hot meal.
Offers limited shower facilities and hygiene supplies. Shower facility provides roll-in showers with grab bars and shower chairs.
Provides help with removing barriers for young adults ages 13-21 in state-recognized apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs who have experienced foster care or homelessness.
Covers occupational-specific costs and provides case management to help support apprentices and pre-apprentices with their long-term goals.
Assistance includes:
- Hygiene
- Prepaid Phone
- Phone Bill
- Electricity Bill
- Bus Pass
- Gas Cards
- Professional Clothing
- Work Clothing
- Work Tools
- Licensing Fees
- Emergency Services (Rent, Utilities, Car Repairs, etc. )
- Union Dues and/or Initiation Fees
- Apprenticeship Books and Tuition
Women's Center offered at Mary's Place Women's Day Center
Provides day shelter to women, with or without children. Offers meals, showers, hygiene items, nursing services, telephone, mail and clothing. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Provides wrap around services to single women and those that identify as female, without children.
Provides meals, showers, restrooms, hygiene items, telephone, mail service, bus tickets and emergency clothing.
Showers and restrooms are ADA accessible.
Works to connect clients to shelter, housing, employment, support groups, treatment options, counseling, transportation, ESL classes and schools. Clients can set an appointment to meet with Housing Advocate for assistance with the following:
- Housing applications and organization of necessary paperwork
- Information and referral for short- and long-term housing options
- Current information on housing waiting lists
Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.