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

Ben's Fund Grants - Ben's Fund

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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Goods
Teens (13-19 years old)
All Disabilities
Development Disability
Help Pay for Healthcare
Money
Children (2-12 years old)
Financial Assistance

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

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

Social Action Line - St. Joseph Catholic Church

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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Goods
Help Pay for Utilities
Help Pay for Gas
Help Pay for Car
Help Pay for Food
Home Goods
Help Pay for Housing
Financial Assistance

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

Family Community Services - Lynden Middle School

Helps students and families connect with school and community resources.

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

PREPARES Diaper Giveaway - St. Joseph Church

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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Baby Supplies
Infants (<1 year old)
Families
Home Goods
Diapers

Mount Baker Family Services - Mount Baker High School

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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Emergency Food
Navigating the System
Clothes for School
Goods
Community Support Services

Basics for Babies - Opportunity Council Community Resource Center

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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Baby Supplies
Families
Infants (<1 year old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Goods
Diapers

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. The Clothing Bank is located in the basement of the CAP center. Enter through the right side of the building and go down 7 steps.

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Goods
Clothing

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.

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

Ferndale Holiday Giving Store - Ferndale Community Resource Center

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

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

Blaine and Birch Bay Community Toy Store - The CAP Center

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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Goods
Children (2-12 years old)
Toys & Gifts
Families

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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Books
Home Goods
Furniture
Clothing
Goods

Wheel to Walk

A non-profit organization that helps children with disabilities, 20 years and younger, obtain medical and adaptive equipment or therapy services not provided by insurance.

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Medical Supplies
Goods
All Disabilities
Children (2-12 years old)

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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Home Goods
Furniture
Clothing
Goods

Garbage and Recycling Resources - Whatcom County Health and Community Services

County resources for disposal of trash, including hazardous waste, yard waste, needles, and recycling options.

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Anyone in Need
Health & Safety
Home Goods

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - United Way of Whatcom County

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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Children (2-12 years old)
Books
Goods

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

Al Boe Wheelchair Warehouse

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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Health
Medical Supplies
Goods
Limited Mobility

Christmas Assistance - Salvation Army

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.

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Help Pay for Food
Toys & Gifts
Goods

RE Store

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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Home Goods
Furniture

Dominic's Closet

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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Health
Goods
Medical Supplies

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