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Social action program that has free household essentials for community members in need, including clothes, food products, and diapers.
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Home Goods
Food Pantry
Clothing
Diapers & Formula
Provides free clothing and household linens to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Custer.
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Goods
Clothing
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
Children
Low-Income
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
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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Goods
Health
Medical Supplies
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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Books
Children
Goods
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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Home Goods
Families
Baby Supplies
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
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
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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Goods
Clothing
Clothes for Work
Clothing Vouchers
Women
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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Diapers & Formula
Baby Supplies
Goods
Children
Families
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.
Registration typically takes place in November.
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Toys & Gifts
Goods
Children
Families
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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Goods
Home Goods
Books
Furniture
Clothing
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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Goods
Toys & Gifts
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
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
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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Furniture
Home Goods
Goods
Clothing
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.
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.
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Clothing
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
Furniture
Home Goods
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
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
Home Goods
Help Pay for Gas
Emergency Payments
Help Pay for Food
Help Pay for Housing
Help Pay for Car
Help Pay for Utilities
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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Furniture
Home Goods
Goods