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Matches Basic Food benefits (SNAP/ EBT/ Food Stamps) dollar-for-dollar when you purchase $25 or more worth of fresh produce at participating farmers markets.
Provides food and energy assistance to low income households allowing the clients to maintain his or her dignity while applying for services. Commodity foods, nutrition education, energy assistance, lummi wood cutting, food bank, diapers and clothing, and holiday food baskets.
Helps community members with short-term, emergency assistance which may include utilities, rent, clothing, household goods, laundry, and transportation. 1-2 week regular turnaround.

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Home Goods
Help Pay for Food
Help Pay for Car
Goods
Help Pay for Housing
Help Pay for Utilities
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Gas
Matches Basic Food benefits (SNAP/ EBT/ Food Stamps) dollar-for-dollar when you purchase $25 or more worth of fresh produce at participating farmers markets.
State benefits stolen by electronic fraud from EBT cards after July 1, 2024, can be replaced by the state. Contact your agency caseworker to submit your replacement request.
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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Students
Short-Term Housing
Emergency Food
Navigating the System
Help Pay for Childcare
Financial Assistance
Financial Aid & Loans
Help Find Work
Food Pantry
Clothing
People who are homebound and seniors can receive a pre-packed box or bag from the food bank every week delivered directly to their home. Contact the Foothills Food Bank to set up delivery.
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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Personal Care Items
Navigating the System
Clothing
Government Food Benefits
Goods
Diapers
Notary
Computer or Internet Access
Books
Home Goods
Community Support Services
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

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Government Food Benefits
Food
Health
Pregnant
Help Pay for Food
Children (2-12 years old)
Families
Mothers
Nutrition Education
Provides food to anyone in need. Open the first and third Thursday of each month, 10 - 11:30 AM.
Delivers up to 7 nutritionally balanced meals per week to homebound seniors throughout Whatcom County. \n\nMeals are provided on a donation-only basis, no eligible senior is turned away due to inability to contribute. Eligible participants must be age 60 or older, homebound, and have difficulty shopping for/and or safely preparing nutritious meals.
Matches Basic Food benefits (SNAP/ EBT/ Food Stamps) dollar-for-dollar when you purchase $25 or more worth of fresh produce at participating farmers markets.
Semi-regular free community meals provided. See event listings on social media for dates and availability.
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.). Includes hygiene materials like diapers and period supplies.
Social action program that has free household essentials for community members in need, including clothes, food products, and diapers.
A community refrigerator packed with free nutritious food that breaks down barriers to food access. Expect to find the Freedge packed throughout the week with individual portions of surplus food from local restaurants, garden produce, and shelf stable pantry items. This Freedge is located behind the RE Store near the RE Patch Community Garden.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.
There are two primary ways to receive help: request volunteers to help with simple work, or submit a request for help/financial assistance which will be shared with church partners. There are no guarantees for assistance, and it can take some time (often 3-8 weeks) to arrange. Fill out the "Get Help" form online to request assistance.

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Help Pay for Utilities
Maintenance & Repairs
Help Pay for Healthcare
Help Pay for Food
Help Pay for Transit
Help Pay for Gas
Spiritual Support
Financial Assistance
Furniture
Hot meals provided for Adults 60+ on a by donation basis. Drive thru and delivery services also available.
Community-based food distributor with locations throughout Whatcom County. Food pick-up days/times vary by location. Schedule and phone numbers for each location are listed online.
A community refrigerator packed with free nutritious food that breaks down barriers to food access. Expect to find the Freedge packed throughout the week with individual portions of surplus food from local restaurants, garden produce, and shelf stable pantry items. This Freedge is located to the right side of the library, and is available when the library is open.
Meals are offered on a donation-only basis to adults age 60+ (suggested donation $5.00). Others will be charged the full cost of the meal ($8.50). Senior Center membership not required to participate in the meal program. Frozen to-go meals available Tuesdays, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
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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Diapers
Children (2-12 years old)
Personal Care Items
Community Support Services
Families
Supplies for School
Clothes for School
Emergency Food
Matches Basic Food benefits (SNAP/ EBT/ Food Stamps) dollar-for-dollar when you purchase $25 or more worth of fresh produce at participating farmers markets.
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

Categories

Families
Mothers
Food
Children (2-12 years old)
Health
Help Pay for Food
Pregnant
Nutrition Education
Government Food Benefits

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