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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

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

Winter Coat Drive - The CAP Center

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.

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Clothing
Goods

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.

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Community Support Services
Clothing
Personal Hygiene
Homeless

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.

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

Family Community Services - Lynden Middle School

Helps students and families connect with school and community resources.

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

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.

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Clothing Vouchers
Clothing

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.

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Goods
Clothing

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Home Goods
Clothing
Furniture
Goods
Books

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.

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Female
Goods
Clothing Vouchers
Clothing
Clothes for Work

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.

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

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

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

Loads of Love - The Washhouse

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

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Clothing
Community Support Services
Personal Hygiene

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.

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

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.

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Goods
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.

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Personal Hygiene
Clothes for School
Clothing
Community Support Services
Food

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.

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Clothing
Goods
Home Goods
Furniture

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.

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

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.

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Food Pantry
Home Goods
Clothing
Diapers

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

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.

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

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