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A limited number of car seats are available for Whatcom County families referred to SWRFA through local social service agencies.
Provides food to residents living within the Lynden School District zone. Bring proof of address on your first visit (a piece of mail, utility bill, rent receipt, etc.).
Provides food to anyone seeking assistance, households are welcome to visit each open day. Fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, protein, and bakery items offered in an "outdoor undercover farmers market" setting.
Provides general information and resources for the East Whatcom County community. Resources include computer and phone access, notary, hygiene and health supplies, clothes, books, toys, household items, specialized intake support such as SNAP benefits, and more. Diapers available depending on supply, call ahead to check.

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Clothing
Home Goods
Goods
Government Food Benefits
Food Benefits
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Personal Care Items
Books
Computer or Internet Access
Notary
Diapers & Formula
Low-income families who receive assistance from programs like WIC and TANF may be able to receive a set of cloth diapers for free.

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Low-Income
Families
Baby Supplies
Diapers & Formula
Benefit Recipients
As part of the larger PREPARES program, St. Joseph Catholic Church organizes a regular drop-in event to provide diapers, wipes, and other family supplies. All are welcome to receive support and attendees can sign up for more support through PREPARES state program.

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Home Goods
Diapers & Formula
Families
Baby Supplies
Youth in foster care and their caregivers can shop in-person or submit an online request for free clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, books, free tickets to events and other essentials.

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Books
Toys & Gifts
Supplies for School
Clothes for School
Foster Youth
Baby Clothes
Clothing
Adoption & Foster Care
Provides free food in Bellingham and Whatcom County. There are no income, address, or ID requirements.
Client choice model where people can come and choose their own food items that best fit their needs.
If your child is on Apple Health medical, has special health care needs, and is 3 years or older, you can use the Apple Health Provider One medical to buy diapers from eligible vendors. Limit 200 diapers per month. See link for more details.

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Diapers & Formula
Families
Children
Baby Supplies
Provides fresh and frozen produce, dairy products, meat, proteins, canned and dry goods, and bread. When available, items like baby food, vitamins, hygiene items, and vegetable starts also provided. Please bring your own bags or boxes. Pre-packed box delivery available for homebound individuals.
Basic Needs provided free of charge to those in need in our community. Resources include clothing, household goods, toiletries, cleaning supplies, diapers, emergency food, and more. Limited financial assistance available Mondays and Fridays.

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Clothing
Goods
Emergency Food
Baby Supplies
Baby Clothes
Diapers & Formula
Home Goods
Personal Care Items
Financial Assistance
Provides produce, canned goods, breads, meat, and dairy items. No ID or proof of address required. Income guidelines are currently 400% of Federal Poverty Level.
Family support centers that link school families with local resources and human services addressing the needs of the whole child in order to promote student success. All families are welcome to visit the site nearest to them (Shuksan Middle School or Carl Cozier Elementary School).

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Children
Emergency Food
Personal Care Items
Diapers & Formula
Supplies for School
Clothes for School
Community Support Services
Families
Family support centers that link school families with local resources and human services addressing the needs of the whole child in order to promote student success. All families are welcome to visit the site nearest to them (Shuksan Middle School or Carl Cozier Elementary School).

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Children
Emergency Food
Personal Care Items
Diapers & Formula
Supplies for School
Clothes for School
Community Support Services
Families
Social action program that has free household essentials for community members in need, including clothes, food products, and diapers.
At each weekly appointment, clients meet one-on-one with a trained peer mentor for one hour. With each lesson that is completed, clients earn “baby bucks” for supplies such as diapers, wipes, clothing, blankets, and much more.

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Baby Clothes
Baby Supplies
Diapers & Formula
Mentoring
Peer Support
Parents
Education
Parenting Education
Pregnant
Provides one sleeve of diapers and one pack of wipes per visit to families in Whatcom County who cannot afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy. To be eligible, a family must have children ages 0-5 yrs old, household income must be 60% AMI or less, and the family must not have other resources to cover the cost of items.
Provides food and support to all community members in need. Individuals and families can visit once a week for as long as assistance is needed.

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