Assistance programs Bellingham and Whatcom County.
Find charities, churches, and government assistance programs that help people pay bills in Bellingham and the Whatcom County WA area. Struggling households will get government grants or charitable funds to help pay utility bills, rent, or mortgages (as funding allows). There are also free items given from charities ranging from food to clothes, school supplies and other goods. Find where to get financial help with bills near you in Bellingham WA area below, including in Whatcom County.
Many different charities, non-profits, and other local organization help low-income families. These groups offer a wide variety of emergency programs for paying rent or energy bills to stop evictions or they coordinate government homeless prevention programs. They may offer free medical and health care as well as other forms of assistance. Many of them receive funding from the United Way, which is based in Bellingham. Find information on all of your options below.
Emergency help, financial assistance for bills and more in Whatcom County
Catholic Community Services NW can coordinates access to free or low-cost mental health and social services for children as well as families. These program are available to people with limited or no means or income. The programs can help people deal with a short term crisis, reduce dysfunction’s and enhance strengths and coping skills of patients. Learn more on free mental health services available nationwide too.
- Other basic needs are addressed too. The churches are also involved in referring clients to housing or homeless shelter programs and also operate a resale shop. Call (360) 676-2164. The address is 1133 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225. Single moms, immigrants and the working poor are a focus of emergency help. Or read more Bellingham Catholic Charities.
Another non-profit is Opportunity Council. This is the Whatcom County WA community action program. They have assistance programs and offer social services that are key to increased self-sufficiency. There is grant money for the unemployed, low and fixed income people. Services offered by the agency include housing, rent money, free food, or shelter. There are also vouchers for a motel room, prescriptions, or gas for a job.
- The Bellingham MA community action also helps with childcare, Head Start, and gives referral to other federal government and Washington programs. The non-profit may also be able to help Whatcom County low income families apply for government grants for housing or rent needs. They also offer Early Support for Infants, school supplies, and more. A key focus of Opportunity Council is of ending poverty in the region. Call (360) 734-5121, or click here for assistance programs from Opportunity Council.
The Whatcom Washington Salvation Army provides financial as well as long assistance to families as well as homeless people in emergency situations. The help is for people who are facing a short term crisis and need immediate relief. Receive access to free food, a box of groceries or clothes from the pantry.
- The Salvation Army also has cash grants for paying bills, including electric or rent. Some storage cost money may be offered too. There are also free household items such as furniture. A major focus is on government homeless prevention programs, and the Salvation Army tries to help.
Free seasonal programs in Bellingham include Christmas food and gifts; adult social/spiritual activities; disaster; senior services and a youth camp program. Each year students from K to college age in Whatcom County can seek free back to school supplies as well. The charity is at 2912 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone number(360) 733-1410, or more on Whatcom County Salvation Army.
Volunteers of America (VOA) provides help in Whatcom and Bellingham. While a focus is on housing, including homeless prevention, they also help with self-sufficiency, employment, and nutritional needs. Some of what may be available includes emergency financial aid for paying rent or utility bills and food.
- Learn about government grants for housing costs, gain access to permanent housing solutions, and assistance for seniors in the Whatcom area. There is also information on shelters, job training, and other programs for low income families. Veterans in the area can also get support from VOA, including a free motel room. Click information on Volunteers of America Western Washington.
Bellingham and Whatcom County Love provides advice and referrals. The goal of the charity is to help people in poverty address the cause of it, such as excessive debt or lack of employment. They may have referrals to transitional housing, government grants and more. Or get free winter clothes or coats for kids and other support. Address is 1215 Commercial St, Bellingham, WA 98225, or call 360-671-6201.
Saint Vincent de Paul Sacred Heart Church offers emergency financial assistance, as funding allows. There may be free gasoline vouchers or motel room vouchers. Or get bus fare, a few dollars to pay bills, information on loan programs and more from 1110 14th St, Bellingham, Washington 98225. Dial 360-734-2722 or (360) 734-2850. More details on Saint Vincent de Paul financial assistance Whatcom County.
DSHS Community Services Office offers public assistance and government benefits. A wide range of programs for the low income, disabled, elderly and unemployed (among others). They include the following.
- SNAP food stamps (Basic Food) as well as EBT cards for buying groceries.
- Information on SSI disability grants, housing resources, food programs, homecare and more. There is also government grant money for disabled people in Whatcom County.
- Washington cash assistance program (TANF) for short term relief as well as LIHEAP grants or free weatherization.
- Free or or cost government health insurance is offered in Whatcom County from Medicaid, Medicare, and other benefits.
Many other public assistance programs are offered. Most have income and asset requirements. The address is 4101 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98226. Call (877) 501-2233, or find more on public and government aid in Washington.
 Sacred Heart Church can provide emergency food or one time financial help for security deposits, rent, or energy bills. There may also be clothing or gas vouchers for work reasons. Some free furniture may be provided from time to time. Dial (360) 734-2850.
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church may, on occasion, have small amount of money for emergency expenses. There may be funds for rent or paying bills, local transportation, and other costs. Small boxes of food may also be offered in Whatcom County. Applicants need to walk in on Tuesday from 9-10 am to apply. Address is 2117 Walnut Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225 .Call (360) 733-2890.
Hope House of Bellingham County gives away free stuff. They help with need such as clothes for adults or kids. There are also free personal hygiene supplies, winter coats, shoes and more. Referrals are given to programs that help pay light or gas bills and other support is arranged too. Call (360) 671-8702,
Free items in Whatcom County
Whatcom County free holiday programs - Organizations ranging from DSHS to the Salvation Army and churches offer free toys, gifts, and meals. A priority is on children as well as senior citizens that do not have other family in the area. Some agencies only offer referrals to Christmas assistance. Read more on free holiday help in Snohomish region.
Free food is available. Low income, unemployed, and other qualified individuals can get free groceries. There are also hot meals. Use a pantry for food, free groceries or hygiene supplies. The Bellingham Food Bank distributes directly to families and other distribution centers throughout Whatcom County Washington. Call (360) 676-0392
- There are several other food pantries as well as soup kitchens in the region. They will have everything from groceries to free Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals or gifts. Some even have clothing. More on free food pantries in Whatcom County.
Receive free help with day care. The Bellingham Childcare and Learning Center (phone number (360) 676-0950) partners with other non-profits to provide the highest standard and most affordable childcare. There may also be some free government vouchers. The day care programs are in place for low-to-moderate income families, and BCLC will assist them with becoming self-sufficient.
- Some very low income families may get free or affordable government day care. There are vouchers, subsidies and other financial assistance programs for Bellingham Washington area parents who need daycare help while they work and/or go through job training. More on free child care assistance in WA.
Free health care centers are open. Unity Care - Interfaith Community Health Center is a free clinic that provides free, high quality primary health, basic dental and medical care. There is also behavioral health and prescription medication to the citizens of Whatcom County. Care help is available for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay for the health care services. The location is 220 Unity St, Bellingham, WA 98225. Call (360) 676-6177.
- There are other free medical and health care programs in the state (and nationwide as well). There are free clinics, health insurance plans, advocates and other resources. Also find non-profits that help with medical bills.
Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) helps with transportation needs. They give free vans to non-profit for disabled people, cars, gas vouchers and more. While the focus is on helping local non-profits help the disabled get access to cars, they can also give referrals to low-income families for a van. Find how to get a free transportation help for disabled people.
More programs for low-income families in Bellingham WA area
Struggling families have other financial resource, grant programs and more. The United Way of Whatcom County offers information to anyone in need, and call (360) 733-8670 for details.
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