Community Resources

Food Insecurity

• Bellevue Lifespring. Supports children & families of Bellevue.
• Chicken Soup Brigade. Prepares and delivers medically tailored meals and groceries to low-income and underserved people in King County. Eligibility criteria vary but generally include those who: Live in King, Island, or Snohomish Counties. Are low-income. Live with a life-challenging illness such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, kidney disease, or other illness. Have documented difficulty preparing or accessing nutritious foods due to illness, treatment, or other disability. Application available online or call. 
  206.957.1686        
• Crossroads Meal Program - Salvation Army. Bellevue. Provides a free hot meal for adults and families with children. 
  911 164th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98008. 
  425.452.7300
  Mon-Fri. 6pm-7pm by the back door.
• Everett Community Food Bank. Our Everett Community Food Bank serves guests in a walk-thru, grocery style experience.  No eligibility or documentation requirements. Appointments are required.     
  2802 Broadway, Everett    
  425.259.3191        
  Mon, Wed, Thurs, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; 2nd & 4th Tues, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
• Farmer Frog. No cost and no income verification. They request that you be homebound to sign up. Update 10/4/2024: No longer a free service, can apply for food but at a cost (cost depends on amount and frequency).
  Greater Seattle Area    
  425.202.5753        
• Hopelink. Food Markets throughout region and mobile food markets. Enrollment required.    
  8990 154th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052    
  888.757.4307        
• Hopelink Food Market. All shoppers must be enrolled in the Food Assistance Program and after enrollment paperwork is complete, can shop immediately within market hours of operation. Once enrollment is fully processed (this may take up to two [2] weeks) clients can schedule appointments. Appointments are scheduled in person with market check-in staff.    
  Bellevue, Redmond, Shoreline, Kirkland, Carnation. 
  See website calendar for hours of operation.
• Hopelink Mobile Market. Various locations. East King & North Snohomish County, Washington.    
  425.869.6000    
  See Calendar on website for hours of operation.
• Jubilee Reach. Services and application for support available through their center.  
  14200 SE 13th Place, Bellevue, WA 98007    
  425.746.0506        
• Lifelong Chicken Soup Brigade. We provide food and nutrition services to improve the health of individuals living with serious illnesses such as cancer, kidney disease, HIV, and other diet-related chronic health conditions. We also serve those recently discharged from an inpatient hospital stay. Lifelong prioritizes services to those with the highest needs, including those with low or no income. Proof of income is requested but not required.    
  Greater Seattle Area    
  206.957.1686        
• Lynnwood Food Bank. 5320 176th St SW, Lynnwood    
  425.745.1635    
  Wed, 11:00am - 5:00 pm; Fri, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Meals on Wheels. Offers relief to seniors and caregivers by delivering reliable, nutritious meals on a weekly basis. Meals arrive frozen and packaged in trays that can be heated in either a microwave or conventional oven. Available to King County residents aged 60 years or more who have difficulty shopping or cooking. They also offer a private pay option for eligible participants under the age of 60 at a cost of $7 per meal. Must fill out an application and submit either online or through the mail.                
• Meals on Wheels (Sound Generation). Our program accepts King County, WA residents aged 60 or more, who have difficulty shopping or cooking. We have a suggested donation of $6 per meal. For those under 60, a private pay option is available at the cost of $9 per meal. Update 10/4/2024: 6+ Month waitlist for normal service. Individuals are able to get meals if they pay for them.    
  King County    
  206.448.5767 or 1.888.308.6325        
• Northshore Senior Center. Our Northshore Senior Center’s food pantries are open to all in need in the community, regardless of age.  At this time, no documentation is required to receive food, though we do request that some basic demographics are provided at the time of pick-up to allow us to better understand the needs in our community.      
  Bothell: 425.487.2441 
  Kenmore: 425.489.0707        
• Redmond Market and Service Center. Hopelink Programs including: Food, Financial Assistance, Energy Assistance, Adult Education, Employment Services, Financial Capabilities, Family Development, and Mobility Management are available from our service center. Centers are equipped with video interpreter services to provide live interpretation in over 100 languages as needed. We also can connect to interpretation services for all phone calls and phone appointments.      
  8990 154th Avenue Northeast, Redmond, WA 98052  
  425.869.6000    
  Mon-Thurs. 10 am - 4 pm (walk in). Food market hours on website.
• Renewal Food Bank.        
  15022 NE Bel-Red Road, Bellevue    
  425.736.8132    
  Mon, 12:00 - 3:00 pm; Tues, 4:00 - 6:00 pm; Wed, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Shoreline Food Bank and Emergency Services. Hopelink Programs including: Food, Financial Assistance, Energy Assistance, Adult Education, Employment Services, Financial Capabilities, Family Development, and Mobility Management are available from our service center. Centers are equipped with video interpreter services to provide live interpretation in over 100 languages as needed. We also can connect to interpretation services for all phone calls and phone appointments.      
  17837 Aurora Avenue N., Shoreline, WA 98133   
   206.440.7300     
  Mon-Thurs.10 am - 4 pm (walk in). Food market hours on website.
• Sky Valley Food Bank. You may shop once per week at our indoor market on either Tuesday from 2:30 to 5:30 pm or Thursday from 9:00 to 11:30 am. You must have an appointment to shop, but food is given away freely at no charge. Please bring your own boxes or bags to load your food into after you shop.
  Monroe    
  360.794.7959        
• Sno-Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services. (Closed on Fridays) Hopelink Programs including: Food, Financial Assistance, Energy Assistance, Adult Education, Employment Services, Financial Capabilities, Family Development, and Mobility Management are available from our service center. Centers are equipped with video interpreter services to provide live interpretation in over 100 languages as needed. We also can connect to interpretation services for all phone calls and phone appointments.      
  31957 East Commercial St, Carnation, WA 98014 
  425.333.4163    
  Mon-Thurs. 10 am - 4 pm (walk in). Food market hours on website.
• Sultan Community Food Bank. Our Sultan Food Bank serves guests in a walk-thru, grocery style experience.  No appointment is necessary.    
  Sultan    
  425.309.5782         
• Washington 2-1-1. Statewide Community Resources
  Dial 211 or 877.211.9274. Text 211WAOD to 898211
• Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank. WSH is open on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7:20pm and Saturday mornings from 9am to 10:20am. Walk-in clients are welcome! Bring ID for all family members and proof of residency such as utility bill or rental agreement for Woodinville,  Kirkland or Redmond. Regular appointment times can be scheduled after your first visit.    
  17110 140th Ave NE, Woodinville    
  425.384.9274
  Tues, 6:00 - 7:20 pm; Sat, 9:00 - 10:20 am

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Housing

• A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH). ARCH has put together two lists that summarize housing in East King County that have received public assistance and have all or a portion of their housing with restricted rents; you would need to contact places from the lists individually to learn about availability and waitlists.    
  East King County    
  425.861.3677
• Apartment Finder. Aptfinder.org is a non-profit website formed to connect low income households with affordable apartment communities throughout Washington State. Listings are voluntarily advertised on our site by owners and managers of rental apartments for low-income households whose annual income is below 80% of area median income. The properties listed on aptfinder.org include both subsidized and non-subsidized apartment rentals offering income and rent restrictions designed to help low-income families, individuals, seniors, and persons with disabilities find affordable housing.        
• Bellevue Lifespring. Supports children & families of Bellevue. 
  425.451.1175 ext 102
• Catholic Community Services. Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services help all people regardless of their religious affiliation. We don’t ask about people’s beliefs, we ask how we can help. For information about what services are available throughout Western Washington, find the type of service you are interested in through the "Services" link in the top navigation bar. You can also find services on our Homepage by filtering “Services by Category” and “Services By Area” in the red drop-down menus.    
  Western Washington    
• Compass Housing Alliance. Agency that provides a range of services and housing options to people struggling with homelessness and poverty in the greater Seattle area.        
• Family Housing Network (includes Family Day Center). "Family Housing Network serves low-income families in Pierce County and military veteran households in King, Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap, Mason, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Cowlitz, Pacific or Wahkiakum counties. We provide assistance to house families experiencing homelessness, while helping to connect them with resources that maximize stability and self-sufficiency, in order to prevent future homelessness. The Family Day Center is at 5050 South Tacoma Way. The entrance is on the corner of South Tacoma Way and 52nd. The hours for families to visit are: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  Wednesdays: Noon to 6:00 PM
  Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  No appointment is necessary, and homeless families can drop in anytime within these hours. They will have access to showers and laundry, kitchen facilities for cooking, and computers. A case manager is also present to provide Coordinated Entry assessments and assist families with housing and additional resources. (“Family” is defined as a parent or parents with minor children in their custody, or a pregnant woman.)" 
  If Experiencing Homelessness: Call 211 in Pierce County 
  General Information: 253.471.5340
• Friends of Youth. Iva Place Kirkland offers affordable living in a green, energy-efficient apartment community in Houghton for young adults ages 18 - 24 earning at or below 30%, 35%, and 50% area median income. Most units are individually leased bedrooms within shared two-bedroom apartments with furnished living spaces.    
  Kirkland    
  For more information or to apply, visit ivaplacekirkland.com. For availability and eligibility questions, email leasing@ivaplacekirkland.com or call 425.375.3174 (Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm).
• Helen's Place Emergency Shelter (The Sophia Way). Bus route 250.
  8045 120th Avenue NE, Suite 200, Kirkland 98033    
  425.572.2178
• Hopelink. Transitional and long-term housing.   
  8990 154th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052    
  888.757.4307
• Hopelink. Housing financial assistance.
  8990 154th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052    
  888.757.4307
• Imagine Housing. Agency dedicated to improving quality of life for people with limited income living in East King County. Visit their website to view properties and contact the appropriate property manager for information.        
• Jubilee Reach. Services and application for support available through their center    
  14200 SE 13th Place, Bellevue, WA 98007    
• King County Housing Authority. General requirements: families with children, individuals 55 and older, or individuals with disabilities, with income at or below 80% of the area median income. Each property takes its own application and manages the waiting list. Also runs a Section 8 waitlist; this waitlist is not always open for new applicants. Contact KCHA directly or visit their website to find out the status of the Section 8 waitlist.     
  206.574.1100
• Mary's Place. Women's day center.    
  1830 9th Ave, Seattle    
• Mary's Place. Family shelter.
  10621 NE 12th St 
  206.245.1026
• Mary's Place - Allen Family Center. Families can access free resources from community partners Mary’s Place, BrightSpark, Mercy Housing, and Navos, including: community events, child and caregiver playgroups, diapers, clothing and basic needs, childcare resources and child development support, kid’s play area, family showers family homelessness and housing navigation services, and shelter referral.     
  3190 South Martin Luther King Jr. Way   
  206.584.2832
• MyHousingSearch. Serving King County, in partnership with the King County Housing Authority.          
• PorchLight. Emergency Men's Shelter (EMS) and Day Center. Supportive services, including housing navigation and case management.     
  Bellevue    
  425.698.1295
• Regional Access Points - KCRHA. These entry points are resource centers where households experiencing homelessness may begin the process of exploring their housing options. They provide entry and assessment for the Coordinated Entry System; there is no guarantee this assessment will lead to a housing resource. Individuals and families experiencing homelessness may call ahead to schedule an appointment.    
  King County
• Senior Housing Assistance Group (SHAG). Non-profit organization devoted to providing affordable housing opportunities to low and moderate income seniors in the Puget Sound region. Age and income restrictions apply and are building specific, visit the website or call them for more information.        
• Sophia's Day Center (The Sophia Way). Bus route 249.    
  3032 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004    
  425.896.7385
• Sophia's Place Extended Stay.
  3032 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004    
  425.598.2608
• Washington 2-1-1. Community Resources Statewide.        
  wa211.org
  Dial 211 or 877-211-9274
  Text 211WAOD to 898211
• Women's Day Center Bellevue. Provides a day-time drop in center for women and women with children. Offers meal, snacks, showers, laundry, pone/computer/internet use, temp mailing address and hygiene items.  Also provide Working Wardrobe vouchers.     
  425.896.7385

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Transportation

• American Cancer Society (Road to Recovery) – FREE. Individuals with Cancer, not wheelchair accessible; must be for cancer related appointment. Call at least 3 days in advance or even earlier if possible
  800.227.2345
• APDA Northwest’s Ride Repay Program – FREE. Eligible to residents of Washington State who have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, who are no longer driving or their driving is significantly limited, and getting out of the house would otherwise be a financial hardship. After completing an application, use the transportation provider of your choice and APDA will reimburse you up to $300 per year, in $100 increments, for eligible transportation expenses such as taxi, bus, ferry, rail and gasoline.     
  206.695.2905                                        
  844.492.APDA
• Catholic Community Services Volunteer Transportation – FREE. Must be 65 or older with low income. Call to begin intake process before rides can start. Transportation is dependent on volunteer availability. Minimum one week notice required. 
  888.649.6850
• DAV: Disabled American Veterans – FREE. DAV (Disabled American Veterans) operates a fleet of vehicles around the country driven by volunteers to provide free transportation to VA medical facilities for veterans. Veteran riders must be ambulatory. Call at least five days before appointment.    
  206.341.8267
• Day Surgery Companions. Private Pay transportation and companionship for people who are going to go through a procedure that causes them to be unable to drive home afterwards.    
  206.497.0470
• Eastside Friends of Seniors – FREE. For older adults (60+) living in Sammamish and Issaquah. Transportation available for medical appointments and other errands/outings. Must be ambulatory and able to transfer, and must be living in own home (no adult family homes or nursing home residents). Must have intake and home visit before services can start.    
  425.369.9120 
• Freedom Home Care. Transportation with a licensed caregiver. Now you have the Freedom to travel anytime, anywhere, with confidence and companionship. Unlike many home care companies, Freedom Home Care now offers transportation with a licensed caregiver who will stay with you and advocate for you to assist and assure your doctor’s appointments and outings are less stressful.    
  425.742.0904
• GoGograndparent.com. Ride Share. Private company. Must register rider information on website or by phone, as well as billing information and deposit. Uses Lyft and Uber to help families arrange transportation for older adults. Charge an additional fee to that charged by Lyft or Uber. See website for more information. 
  855.464.6872
• Hopelink. General. See website for all transportation options.    
• Hopelink. Medicaid Transportation Service. Links to page with request numbers & links for Medicaid request.To Request a Ride in King County: 800.923.7433; Fax: 425.644.9447; TDD/TYY Line: 800.246.1646; My Ride Line: 800.595.2172. Cancel or check status of ride. To Request a Ride in Snohomish County: 855.766.7433; Fax: 425.644.9447; TDD/TYY Line: 800.246.1646; Ride Line: 888. 913.2172 – Cancel or check status of ride. King County .  
• Snohomish County. Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART). DART is designed to transport people whose condition or disability prevents them from using Community Transit's regular fixed-route system. You must submit an application and meet certain criteria before becoming eligible for services. Applications can be requested by calling their customer service or by visiting the website.    
  King County: 855.233.6043; TTY: 800.246.1646                              
  Snohomish County: 425.347.5912; TTY Relay: 711 
• Metro ADA Paratransit Program (ACCESS) – King County Metro. To use this service, participant must have: A disability that prevents navigating the bus system some or all the time. Be 6 years of age of older Complete ADA Paratransit pre-application and mail to Metro and complete and in-person evaluation. Follows the same area, days, hours as Metro Transit busses. Once enrolled, to schedule a ride, call 206.205.5000. For information, call 206.263.3113
• Regional Reduced Fare Permit – King County Metro. The Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) entitles senior riders (age 65 or older), riders with a disability and Medicare card holders to reduced fares on public transportation systems in the Puget Sound region. Disabled persons must submit the application in person at Metro Customer Service Office (210 S. Jackson, Seattle) and seniors can submit application in person or by mail.    
  206.553.3000
• Rural Metro (private ambulance). Paid medical transportation.   
• Snoqualmie Valley Transportation – Senior Ride Program. Local volunteers use their own cars, on their own time, to transport persons 60 years of age or older who are unable to drive or use regular transit to reach medical appointments. Limited to North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City, Preston, Carnation, and Duvall.    
  425.888.7001
• Sound Generations Hyde Shuttle. The Hyde Shuttle program provides door.to.door van service for older adults and adults with disabilities throughout many communities in King County. Our friendly, specially.trained drivers transport riders to hot meal programs, medical appointments, senior centers, grocery stores and other local destinations.    206.727.6262
• Sound Generations Senior Volunteer Transportation – FREE. For Seniors 60+ in King County who need help getting to a medical, dental or other essential appointment. Must be able to self.transfer, not wheelchair accessible. Must request ride by Tuesday of the week before the appointment (or earlier if possible).  
  206.448.5740 or 1.888.282.5815
• Taxi Scip Program – King County Metro. The Taxi Scrip Program serves low-income King County residents age 18 to 64 who have a disability or age 65 and over. Once registered, you can buy up to seven books of taxi scrip each month from Metro at a 50 percent discount to help meet your transportation needs.    
  206.553.3000
• Tri Med Ambulance/Cabulance. Paid medical transportation.
  206.988.5000
• Veterans Transportation Service – FREE. The Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) provides safe and reliable transportation to Veterans who require assistance traveling to and from VA health care facilities and authorized non.VA health care appointments. Call at least 24 hours prior to appointment    
  206.764.1010
• Washington 2.1.1. Community Resources Statewide. 
  Dial 211 or 877.211.9274
  Text 211WAOD to 898211

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Utilities

• Hopelink.
  8990 154th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052    
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program administered by Byrd Barr Place that helps low-income households, to meet their immediate home energy needs. City of Seattle Customers: Call 800.756.5437 (Public Health — Seattle & King County CHAP Line) for assistance. If you live outside of the City of Seattle, call the service provider based upon where you live. South King County: Call the Multi-Service Cent at 253.517.2263 North King County (North of NE 145th St) & East King County: Call Hopelink at 425.658.2592
• PSE Energy Assistance (Salvation Army Warm Home Fund). Provides short-term, emergency bill payment assistance to PSE customers facing financial difficulties.        
• Washington 2-1-1. Community Resources Statewide. Dial 211 or 877.211.9274.
  Text 211WAOD to 898211.

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Interpersonal Safety

• Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS). Advocacy, counseling, supportive housing services. 24 hour crisis line: 206.812.1001.
• Auburn Foodbank Emergency Shelter. Overnight shelter and other resources.    
  Auburn
  253.833.8925    
• DAWN Rising. Nonprofit that provides information and resources, safety planning, support, or to connect survivors to advocacy service.    
  South King County   
  425.656.7867    
• Domestic Violence Services. Provides emergency shelter and comprehensive, confidential services to all victims of domestic abuse in Snohomish County        
  425.252.2873 Domestic Violence Shelter
• DSHS Adult Protective Services. Adult Protective Services. Phone: 1.877.734.6277
  TTY:  1-833-866-5595. Fax:  1-833-866-5590. Contact Adult Protective Services if you suspect a vulnerable adult living in his/her own home is being harmed or exploited. 
  Email: apscentralintake@dshs.wa.gov.
• Korean Women's Association (KWA). Emergency shelter and other services for victims of domestic abuse and their children.    
  Tacoma    
  253.389.2002    
• Lifewire. Assistance for adults, children, and youth impacted by domestic violence build safer and healthier lives by offering support, resources, and professional services.        
  Variety of support: 425.746.1940 
• Seattle Human Services Dept (Peace in the Home Helpline). Multilingual Domestic Violence helpline. Connects survivors to an advocate who speaks their language with one call in 14 languages.        
  Multilingual Domestic Violence Helpline (14 languages): 888.847.7205 
• Turning Pointe. 24 hour domestic violence and sexual assault hotline        
  877.923.1212 24 hour domestic violence and sexual assault hotline
• Bed Bank Program. Bed Bank Program (offered by King County 211). Provides information about shelter bed availability at local domestic violence shelters.
  800.621.4636    

Domestic Abuse: Changing Your Life

Abuse tends to get worse and occur more often over time. If you are being abused, plan ahead to get out for good. But don’t feel discouraged if it takes more than 1 try. It often does. With courage and help from others, you can change your life.  

Increase your safety now 

You don’t deserve to be abused. Prepare now to protect your health and safety:                 
Reach out for help. Contact a women’s shelter for help with making your plans. Ask them what types of legal protections are available to you.                
Have an emergency exit. Know how to get out of your home in a hurry. Find a back door or window that you can leave through.                
Make a plan. Decide where to go in an emergency. Learn how to get there without a car and make age-appropriate arrangements for your children.                
Signal for help. If you trust a neighbor, set up an emergency signal, such as a crooked window blind. Ask the neighbor to call the police if they see this sign.                
If you think you are in immediate danger, you are. You are the best judge of your situation. Leave immediately for a safe location or call the police if you are able. When the police arrive, ask what legal protections you have. Don’t let the police leave you alone with the abuser. If you have been injured, ask for medical help. Make sure the medical staff record your injuries as being caused by an assault, not falling down the stairs or running into a door.    

How to start 

Leaving an abuser can be dangerous. Often the safest time to leave is soon after your abuser has made up with you. But you are the best judge of when to leave. Trust your instincts and get ready. That way you can act quickly when the time is right. To get ready, do the following: 
Pack an emergency bag. Include clothing, cash, car keys, any daily medicines, and important papers. These include birth certificates, passports, bank account numbers, and health insurance numbers. Have a trusted friend keep these items for you.                
Find a safe place to live. A friend’s house or a women’s shelter may offer protection until you find a more permanent place.                 
Look into job training. Many women’s shelters provide job referrals and child-care services.  

Get help 

Domestic abuse is against the law. Find out what your rights are. Women’s and family shelters or hotlines can help you get started.                 
Remember that you are not alone. Look to friends, family, religious leaders, and counselors for support. Women’s shelters and social services can also help. Check online for resources in your area. Here are additional resources:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline. Or call them at 800-799-7233 (800-799-SAFE) or TTY 800-787-3224 or text "START" to 88788. This service is free, confidential, and available 24/7
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
• National Institutes of Health. 

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