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A non-profit charity helping to provide medical supplies to those in need. Supplies are free of charge to anyone who needs them. Message via email or Facebook Messenger for current supplies/requests.

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Medical Supplies
Health
Goods
Holiday assistance programs that provide lower-income families in our community with an opportunity to receive gifts, have gifts for their children, and funds to purchase food for a Christmas dinner celebration.
A nonprofit that accepts new and gently used items, such as furniture, appliances, construction supplies, hardware and more. All proceeds go toward building safe, affordable housing in Whatcom County. Free donation pickup available.
A seasonal clothing bank for residents of Sumas and surrounding communities. Typically open September through March. Check Facebook for latest updates.
Annual program available for graduates of Whatcom Dream's Financial Empowerment courses. Participants can shop for brand new toys and gifts at a 75% to 90% discount from the retail price.

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Families
Goods
Toys & Gifts
Low-Income
Children (2-12 years old)
Provides one sleeve of diapers and one pack of wipes per visit to families in Whatcom County. To be eligible, a family must have children ages 0-5 yrs old, household income must be 60% AMI or less, and the family must not have other resources to cover the cost of items.

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Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Goods
Infants (<1 year old)
Diapers
Baby Supplies
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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Medical Supplies
Diapers
Baby Clothes
Home Goods
Baby Supplies
Personal Care Items
Financial Assistance
Clothing
Emergency Food
County resources for disposal of trash, including hazardous waste, yard waste, needles, and recycling options.

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Anyone in Need
Home Goods
Health & Safety
Loans durable medical equipment to residents of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Equipment loaned includes wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and bedside and bathroom helpers of all kinds.
Provides free clothing and household linens to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Custer. Limited hygiene supplies may also be available.
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 Hygiene
Personal Care Items
Emergency Food
Navigating the System
Near Homeless
Teens (13-19 years old)
Homeless
Recreation
Adults (31-54 years old)
Young Adults (20-30 years old)
Clothing
Goods
Community Support Services
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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Bus Passes
Clothing
Help Pay for Transit
Home Goods
Goods
Help Pay for Housing
Help Pay for Utilities
Financial Assistance
Emergency
Help Pay for Gas
Social action program that has free household essentials for community members in need, including clothes, food products, and diapers.
Ice packs, coolers, water, and cooling cloths are available during hot weather to help the public cool off.
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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Clothes for Work
Clothing Vouchers
Goods
Female
Clothing
As part of the larger PREPARES program, St. Joseph Catholic Church organizes a regular drop-in event to provide diapers, wipes, and other family supplies. All are welcome to receive support and attendees can sign up for more support through PREPARES state program.

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Diapers
Baby Supplies
Home Goods
Families
Infants (<1 year old)
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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Help Pay for Food
Help Pay for Housing
Help Pay for Gas
Goods
Help Pay for Car
Help Pay for Utilities
Financial Assistance
Home Goods
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.
Proceeds from purchases at the WHS Thrift Shop benefit daily operations and care for the domestic, wild and farm animals in our shelters.
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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Home Goods
Bus Passes
Interview Training
Resume Development
Help Find Work
Clothing
Community Support Services
Navigating the System
Computer or Internet Access
Assists families with resources, information and problem solving to help their children succeed in school. Family Services Coordinators are located at Acme Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, and Harmony Elementary School/ERC Preschool. \nFor Spanish or Russian interpretation, call (360) 383-2065 or email [email protected].

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Goods
Clothes for School
Community Support Services
Emergency Food
Navigating the System
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.
A holiday gift assistance program for families living in the Blaine School District who are facing difficult financial circumstances. Gifts are arranged in a store-like setting where parents can purchase brand new, unwrapped toys marked down about 75%. Voucher assistance is available for families needing extra help.

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Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Toys & Gifts
Goods
Low-income households or seniors who live in Ferndale or North Whatcom County can select free hygiene products, including menstrual supplies, baby diapers, wipes, and more. Available monthly.
Retail location intended to divert as much reusable material as possible from the landfill and to build a culture of reuse in our community by providing salvaged and reclaimed building materials, vintage decor, and a place for community members to donate lightly used items.

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