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Loads of Love - The Washhouse

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

What's Here

Personal Hygiene
Community Support Services
Clothing

Meridian Family Support Center - Irene Reither Elementary School

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.

What's Here

Community Support Services
Clothes for School
Clothing
Food
Personal Hygiene

Laundry Love - Opportunity Council Community Resource Center

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.

What's Here

Homeless
Personal Hygiene
Community Support Services
Clothing

Basic Needs Hub - Western Washington University

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.

What's Here

Navigating the System
Clothing
Emergency Food
Students
Financial Aid & Loans
Food Pantry
Financial Assistance
Help Find Work
Help Pay for Childcare
Short-Term Housing

The Bridge Clothing Boutique - Community Hope Center

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

What's Here

Clothing Vouchers
Clothing

Thrift Shop - Whatcom Humane Society Thrift Shop

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

What's Here

Goods
Books
Furniture
Clothing
Home Goods

Blaine Clothing Bank - The CAP Center

Provides free clothing and household linens to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Custer. Limited hygiene supplies may also be available. The Clothing Bank is located in the basement of the CAP center. Enter through the right side of the building and go down 7 steps.

What's Here

Clothing
Goods

Y's Buys Thrift Boutique - YWCA

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.

What's Here

Goods
Clothing
Clothing Vouchers
Clothes for Work
Female

Community Assistance - Project Hope

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.

What's Here

Clothing
Goods
Help Pay for Housing
Emergency
Help Pay for Utilities
Bus Passes
Help Pay for Transit
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Gas
Home Goods

Ferndale Community Resource Center

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.

What's Here

Navigating the System
Home Goods
Community Support Services
Computer or Internet Access
Clothing
Interview Training
Help Find Work
Bus Passes
Resume Development

Operation School Bell - Assistance League of Bellingham

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.

What's Here

Clothing
Clothes for School
Children (2-12 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Clothing Vouchers

Gotcha Covered - The Whatcom Dream

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

What's Here

Children (2-12 years old)
Clothing
Clothes for School
Supplies for School

East Whatcom Regional Resource Center

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.

What's Here

Books
Notary
Diapers
Personal Care Items
Computer or Internet Access
Goods
Navigating the System
Government Food Benefits
Home Goods
Community Support Services
Clothing

Family Community Services - Lynden Middle School

Helps students and families connect with school and community resources.

What's Here

Goods
Personal Care Items
Home Goods
Navigating the System
Clothing
Community Support Services

Get Help - We Care of Whatcom County

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

What's Here

Home Goods
Help Pay for Food
Maintenance & Repairs
Clothing
Spiritual Support
Furniture

Treehouse Store - Treehouse

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.

What's Here

Supplies for School
Toys & Gifts
Books
Baby Clothes
Clothes for School
Adoption & Foster Care
Clothing
Foster Youth

The Ground Floor - Northwest Youth Services

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.

What's Here

Community Support Services
Teens (13-19 years old)
Clothing
Personal Hygiene
Young Adults (20-30 years old)
Homeless
Adults (31-54 years old)
Goods
Emergency Food
Near Homeless
Navigating the System
Personal Care Items
Recreation

Sumas Community Clothesline - Sumas Advent Christian Church

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

What's Here

Clothing
Goods

Thrift Store - We Care of Whatcom County

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.

What's Here

Furniture
Home Goods
Clothing
Goods

Thursday Afternoon with Our Friends - St Peters Catholic Church

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

What's Here

Home Goods
Food Pantry
Clothing
Diapers

Hope House

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.

What's Here

Emergency Food
Home Goods
Financial Assistance
Clothing
Diapers
Baby Supplies
Personal Care Items
Baby Clothes
Medical Supplies

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