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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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Goods
Help Pay for Transit
Home Goods
Help Pay for Gas
Help Pay for Housing
Emergency Payments
Help Pay for Utilities
Emergency
Clothing
Bus Passes
Provides 40 - 60 diapers per month to homeless and low-income families in Whatcom County who cannot afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy.
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Families
Children
Goods
Baby Supplies
Diapers & Formula
Ice packs, coolers, water, and cooling cloths are available during hot weather to help the public cool off.
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Home Goods
Weather Relief
Temporary Shelter
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.
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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Books
Diapers & Formula
Notary
Computer or Internet Access
Personal Care Items
Clothing
Home Goods
Goods
Community Support Services
Government Food Benefits
Food Benefits
Navigating the System
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.
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Clothing
Goods
Low-income households or seniors who live in Ferndale or North Whatcom County can select hygiene products once a month.
Distribution happens at the Resource Center on Tuesdays from 10 am- 12 pm and Thursdays from 3 pm – 5 pm. Sign up when you come; no pre-registration required.
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Personal Hygiene
Goods
Sends an age-appropriate book each month to all registered children in Whatcom County. All Whatcom County children aged zero to five are eligible for this free program.
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Goods
Books
Children
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 Gas
Help Pay for Food
Help Pay for Utilities
Emergency Payments
Help Pay for Car
Help Pay for Housing
Home Goods
Goods
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 Supplies
Emergency Food
Personal Care Items
Baby Clothes
Diapers & Formula
Clothing
Home Goods
Goods
Financial Assistance
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.
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Goods
Home Goods
Furniture
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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Children
Low-Income
Families
Goods
Toys & Gifts
The Holiday Giving Store is set up just like a store, but gifts are free to families that qualify. The store is stocked with a variety of gifts and toys, and warm clothing like pajamas and sweatshirts are available for parents or guardians to choose for each child. Application typically opens in November.
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Toys & Gifts
Goods
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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Goods
Home Goods
Furniture
Provides free clothing and household linens to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Custer.
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Goods
Clothing
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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Furniture
Books
Home Goods
Goods
Clothing
Social action program that has free household essentials for community members in need, including clothes, food products, and diapers.
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Clothing
Home Goods
Food Pantry
Diapers & Formula
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.
For Spanish or Russian interpretation, call (360) 383-2065 or email [email protected].
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Navigating the System
Emergency Food
Clothes for School
Community Support Services
Goods
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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Goods
Home Goods
Clothing
Furniture
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 & Formula
Home Goods
Families
Baby Supplies
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
Provides funds to families in need to help cover costs associated with medical bills, therapies and numerous other aspects of supporting a child or young adult on the autism spectrum. Applicants can request a yearly grant up to $1,000 to help cover the costs to get the care, support and items needed.
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Developmental Disability
Help Pay for Healthcare
Money
Financial Assistance
Children
Teens
Goods
Disability
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
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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Food
Clothing
Home Goods
Goods
Resume Development
Work
Interview Training
Computer or Internet Access
Bus Passes
Community Support Services
Navigating the System
Help Find Work
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.
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Medical Supplies
Goods
Health