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A free parenting program that runs for eight weeks, three quarters per year. The program is specifically designed for families facing challenging life circumstances who desire to develop family-building skills. Parenting classes are held one evening per week in Bellingham, and include a hot meal, nursery care for children ages 4 and under, and Kids Groups for elementary and middle school aged children facing complex life challenges.
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Education
Children
Parenting Education
Free Meals
Adults
Parents
Anyone is welcome for a community meal. Usually provides soup during winter, can vary during summer.
Everyone is invited to the free monthly community meal hosted at Our Savior Lutheran Church on the third Sunday of every month from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. There is no meal in December, as well as in June, July, and August.
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Meals
Free Meals
Food
Meals served Monday through Friday in a variety of ways: Sit & Sup congregate meal, hot to-go meals, frozen meals, and delivery Senior Mobile Meals. $6 for fresh meals, $5 for frozen.
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Meals
Food
Seniors
Families
Food Delivery
Individuals
Provides ready-to-cook turkey dinners for families with limited financial resources living in Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, and Point Roberts. Each basket is sized to the number of people in the family. Pre-registration is required, and typically takes place October through early November.
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Free Meals
Meals
Food
Delivers up to 7 nutritionally balanced meals per week to homebound seniors throughout Whatcom County. Meals 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.
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Seniors
Food
Food Delivery
Meals
Hot meals provided for Adults 60+ on a by donation basis. Drive thru and delivery services also available.
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Seniors
Meals
Food
A warm and friendly place for seniors and other members of the community to gather for food, fun and community events each week.
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Community Support Services
Meals
Recreation
Seniors
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). Meals are also available to-go. Senior Center membership not required to participate in the meal program.
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Food
Seniors
Meals
Provides a hearty meal for the community the last Saturday of the month.
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Food
Free Meals
Meals
Offers older adults the opportunity to connect with each other while enjoying a delicious, nutritionally balanced meal. Meals provided on a donation only basis for adults age 60 and over, as well as their spouses and caregivers.
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Seniors
Food
Meals
Coffee and sandwiches served at the Arch of Healing and Reconciliation behind the downtown Bellingham Library four nights a week, rain or shine, throughout the year.
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Food
Free Meals
Meals
Community center for seniors 50+ years of age to come together on Monday mornings to enjoy good company and activities. Activities may include Wii bowling, puzzles, pool, cards, and conversation.
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Community Support Services
Meals
Seniors
Recreation
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.
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Food
Meals
Seniors
Meal and discussion allowing queer identified people to share, learn, and support one another in a safe and friendly environment.
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Peer Support
Sexuality
LGBTQ
Support Network
Meals
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.
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Meals
Emergency Food
Food Pantry
Food
Free Meals
Share a light meal of soup and bread one Tuesday evening each month, before a meditation period at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. Calendar available online.
Prepares and serves hot, home cooked meals for the community. Currently providing lunch every Wednesday and Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church.
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Meals
Free Meals
Food
24/7 overnight shelter and day center for adults ages 18 and older. Pets welcome. Nightly check-in begins at 7pm. Free breakfast (7:15am), lunch (12pm), and dinner (4:30pm) served daily. Other services for guests include showers, public restrooms, and laundry services.
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Free Meals
Homeless
Emergency Shelter
Temporary Shelter
Adults
Meals
Programs include hiking and walking groups, fitness classes, health services, writing and discussion groups, artistic opportunities, card games, music and dance, recreation, senior community meals, and more.
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Exercise & Fitness
Meals
Community Support Services
Seniors
Recreation
Offers a variety of activities and program for seniors aligned with interests of the local population. Serves lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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.
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Free Meals
Food Pantry
Food
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.
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Free Meals
Food Pantry
Food
Semi-regular free community meals provided. See event listings on social media for dates and availability.
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Emergency Food
Free Meals
Meals