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Social action program that has free household essentials for community members in need, including clothes, food products, and diapers.
Provides free clothing and household linens to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Custer.
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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Food Benefits
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Government Food Benefits
Computer or Internet Access
Goods
Home Goods
Clothing
Toys & Gifts
Books
Personal Care Items
Notary
Diapers & Formula
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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Baby Clothes
Financial Assistance
Diapers & Formula
Clothing
Home Goods
Personal Care Items
Baby Supplies
Emergency Food
Goods
Helps students and families connect with school and community resources.

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Home Goods
Community Support Services
Goods
Clothing
Personal Care Items
Navigating the System
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.
Proceeds from purchases at the WHS Thrift Shop benefit daily operations and care for the domestic, wild and farm animals in our shelters.
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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Food
Community Support Services
Personal Hygiene
Clothes for School
Clothing
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.

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Personal Care Items
Personal Hygiene
Goods
Clothing
Homeless
Near Homeless
Teens
Emergency Food
Adults
Recreation
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
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.
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.

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Children
Teens
Clothes for School
Clothing
Clothing Vouchers
Services provided onsite include clothing and household items, hygiene supplies (Other Bank), transportation assistance, shower and laundry referrals, help with City of Ferndale water and sewer bills (Utility Fund), computer and phone use, housing and job search, community resource navigation and referrals, and more.

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Computer or Internet Access
Navigating the System
Home Goods
Goods
Work
Clothing
Food
Community Support Services
Resume Development
Bus Passes
Help Find Work
Interview Training
A seasonal clothing bank for residents of Sumas and surrounding communities. Typically open September through March. Check Facebook for latest updates.
Annual drive to gather donated winter coats, hats, gloves, and other warm items. Donations are distributed to local agencies serving people experiencing homelessness each winter.
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.  
Annual drive and distribution of winter coats, hats, gloves, and socks for men, women, and children living in Blaine, Birch Bay, and Custer. Distribution typically takes place in late Autumn.
Provides children ages 6-18 in need with a new coat, gloves, and scarves. The program is generally available in November/December/January each year.
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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Emergency
Help Pay for Utilities
Help Pay for Gas
Help Pay for Transit
Bus Passes
Clothing
Home Goods
Goods
Emergency Payments
Help Pay for Housing
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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Homeless
Clothing
Personal Hygiene
Community Support Services
Free laundry program, with individuals and families offered free loads of laundry.

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Clothing
Community Support Services
Personal Hygiene

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