Services provided onsite include clothing and household items, hygiene supplies, transportation assistance, shower and laundry referrals, help with City of Ferndale water and sewer bills, computer and phone use, housing and job search, community resource navigation and referrals, and more.

Provides free clothing and household linens to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Custer. Limited hygiene supplies may also be available.

Helps students and families connect with school and community resources.

A place to shop and to donate quality new and used women’s clothing. Clothing vouchers provided for women in need. Back to Work Vouchers also available, good for 3 fully styled outfits for interviews or work. Call or visit the YWCA office to inquire about vouchers for yourself or for your organization.

Helps Lynden community members with short-term, emergency assistance which may include utilities, rent, clothing, household goods, laundry, and transportation. Call to set up an appointment.

Provides general information and resources for the East Whatcom County community. Resources include computer and phone access, notary, period and hygiene supplies, clothes, books, toys, household items, specialized intake support such as SNAP benefits, and more. Diapers available depending on supply, call ahead to check.

Provides new school clothing and shoes to students in need in K through 12 grades. Referrals made through Whatcom County School Districts in the fall. Teen Team program, operating under Operation School Bell, is a voucher program for homeless high school students identified by the homeless high school coordinators.

Proceeds from purchases at the WHS Thrift Shop benefit daily operations and care for the domestic, wild and farm animals in our shelters.

Free laundry program, with individuals and families offered free loads of laundry. Contact the Christ Episcopal Church with questions.

Gently used clothes for men, women, and children. Vouchers available for those in need, discounts for various groups.

Annual drive and distribution of winter coats, hats, gloves, and socks for men, women, and children living in Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, and Point Roberts. Distribution typically takes place in late Autumn.

Current Western Washington University students can receive comprehensive support for their essential needs including food, housing, student emergency funding, health and wellness, clothing, transportation, employment, child care, and more.

A day-use center for at-risk, runaway and homeless youth ages 24 and under. Youth can connect with supportive adults, receive basic needs items such as food, clothing and gear for sleeping outside, and connect with other resources that will help them end their experience of homelessness.

Offers help with housewares, clothing, food, limited furniture, and basic toiletries to help offset day to day expenses.

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.

Social action program that has free household essentials for community members in need, including clothes, food products, and diapers.

A seasonal clothing bank for residents of Sumas and surrounding communities. Typically open September through March. Check Facebook for latest updates.

Can assist with basic needs such as food, clothing, hygiene supplies and more. Families who would like to visit the clothing closet, which includes clothing for both kids and adults, should call to make an appointment.

Program to help Whatcom Dream Financial Empowerment Course Graduates purchase school clothing and supplies for their children. Participants can purchase a $100 gift card for only $25. Proceeds go into a scholarship fund, which allows Whatcom Dream to offer Financial Empowerment courses for free. \xa0

Basic Needs provided free of charge to those in need in our community. Resources include clothing, household goods, toiletries, period supplies, cleaning supplies, diapers, emergency food, and more. Limited financial assistance available Mondays and Fridays.

Limited supply of laundry vouchers available each week at Opportunity Council. Vouchers are limited to one per person per month, and are distributed on a first come first served basis every Friday at 8:00 AM while supplies last. Vouchers can be redeemed at Bellingham Cleaning Center.

Provides gently used clothing, furniture, and household items priced as low as possible. Bring a grocery bag and fill it with clothes and shoes for $5.