Food & Housing

Washington 211 is a free, confidential, multilingual helpline connecting you to local community services, including housing, food, healthcare, education, and more.

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM

YouthCare offers comprehensive services for homeless youth and young adults in Seattle, including emergency shelter, meals, showers, laundry, case management, education, employment services, mental health counseling, substance use counseling, and family support.

Varies by location; see below

Rod's House is a drop-in resource center in Yakima, WA, offering a safe space for youth and young adults aged 13-24 facing homelessness or housing instability. Services include hot meals, clothing, hygiene items, showers, laundry facilities, mentoring, tutoring, computer access, behavioral health counseling, healthcare referrals, and assistance with education and employment opportunities.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (18-24 years), 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (13-17 years)

Crosswalk Youth Shelter offers a safe, 24-hour emergency shelter for youth ages 13-17 in Spokane, providing meals, personal hygiene products, and support services to help youth find stability and a path forward.

Open 24 Hours, 7 days a week

My Friends Place offers a safe haven for homeless teens aged 16-20, providing shelter, meals, clothing, hygiene products, and laundry facilities. They also offer drop-in services for youth aged 13-20, including showers, food, toiletries, clothing vouchers, and more. The center operates 24/7, ensuring immediate assistance and long-term support for vulnerable young individuals.

Drop-in daily 9 AM–5 PM; overnight shelter daily 5 PM–9 AM

Shelter and support for young people ages 13–24 in Anchorage, Alaska. The Youth Engagement Center is open 24/7. This is an Alaska provider; contact Washington 211 for local Washington referrals.

24/7, 365 days a year

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or neglect, you can report it confidentially to DCYF's Child Protective Services. They are available 24/7 to ensure the safety and well-being of children and youth across Washington State.

Regional intake numbers during local office hours; call 866-363-4276 evenings, weekends, and holiday

WA Teen Health Centers offer free, confidential health care, counseling, and birth control services tailored for teens and young adults across various locations in Washington State.

Appointments: M-Th, 9am-6pm; F, 8am-5pm; Drop-in: W, 1pm-5pm

Cocoon House provides safe housing and comprehensive support services to help young people in Snohomish County overcome homelessness and build a stable future.

24/7

Compass Housing Alliance offers a range of services to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness or low incomes, including emergency shelters, affordable housing, and various support programs.

Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm; Closed holidays

Volunteers of America Eastern Washington offers comprehensive support for youth facing homelessness or housing instability, providing services such as housing assistance, education support, employment readiness, mental health counseling, and life skills training.

24/7

Catholic Community Services offers a range of services for youth, including the Youth Tutoring Program providing after-school educational support in Seattle's low-income housing communities, and Family Behavioral Health services offering intensive support for children and families in Bremerton.

Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm

Friends of Youth offers comprehensive support and services to young people and families in King County, Washington, including housing, counseling, education, and employment assistance.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Emergency shelter, meals, and support for homeless youth in Tacoma area

24/7

Seattle-based shelter, day programs, and housing support for young people. Services support ages 13–25; overnight shelter requires age 18 or older. Contact the provider for current space and sign-up details.

Day programs: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3–8 PM; Wednesday 2–8 PM. Call for overnight shelter sign-up

Emergency shelter, food, and clothing assistance across WA

24/7

Emergency family shelter and transitional housing in Spokane

24/7

Text SAFE and your city, state, or ZIP code to 44357 to find a nearby Safe Place. To talk directly with a trained professional without sending your location, text 2Chat to 44357. Available nationwide, 24/7; message and data rates may apply.

24/7

The Washington State Basic Food Program, also known as SNAP, provides monthly benefits to eligible individuals and families to help purchase groceries. This program aims to ensure that low-income residents have access to nutritious food.

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

The Treehouse Store provides free clothing, school supplies, books, toys, and other essentials to youth in foster care and their caregivers, ensuring they have the items they need to feel confident and ready to learn.

Store: Tue & Thu 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–2pm; Phone: Mon–Fri 9am–12pm & 1pm–4pm

The Pearl Street Family YMCA in Tacoma offers a variety of programs focusing on youth development, including sports leagues, arts classes, child care, and summer camps. These programs aim to build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all participants.

Mon-Fri: 5:00am - 9:30pm; Sat: 7:00am - 6:00pm; Sun: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Northwest Harvest is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing nutritious, culturally relevant food to individuals and families facing hunger across Washington State. They operate a network of over 400 food banks, meal programs, schools, and community-based organizations, distributing an average of two million meals each month. Their mission is to ensure that everyone in Washington has consistent access to nutritious food that nourishes their body and affirms their culture.

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Kent Youth and Family Services offers a range of programs to support the healthy development of children, youth, and families in the Kent community. Services include professional counseling, education, and support programs, such as after-school activities, Head Start, ECEAP, and LGBTQ+ peer support groups.

Monday–Thursday: 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Communities In Schools of Washington surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. They provide one-on-one support at school to help students stay on track and graduate.

Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

TeamChild provides free legal services and advocacy for youth involved in the juvenile justice system, child welfare, education, and mental health systems in Washington State. By helping youth secure housing, stay in school, and access community-based services, TeamChild addresses systemic barriers and empowers young people to achieve their goals.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Solid Ground offers a range of services to support youth in King County, including housing assistance, food access, and educational programs. They provide a safe environment where youth can develop life skills, build supportive relationships, and engage in enriching activities.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) offers free healthcare coverage for teens, including dental, medical, and mental health services. They provide a range of plans such as Apple Health (Medicaid), Medicare Advantage, and Individual & Family Cascade Select plans, focusing on affordable and accessible community care.

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

FareStart offers free culinary training, meals, and job skills programs for homeless and at-risk youth, aiming to transform lives and provide pathways to employment.

Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Uplift Northwest, formerly known as Millionair Club Charity, is a Seattle-based non-profit organization that provides temporary staffing services to commercial and residential employers in the Puget Sound Region. Through job training, dignified work opportunities, and support services, Uplift Northwest empowers men and women experiencing poverty and homelessness to rebuild their lives and achieve self-sufficiency.

Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM; Sunday: Closed

Odessa Brown Children's Clinic offers comprehensive healthcare services for youth, including medical, dental, and behavioral health care. With locations in Seattle's Central District and Othello neighborhoods, the clinic provides culturally sensitive care to children and adolescents. Services include routine check-ups, treatment for complex health issues, mental and behavioral health support, and school-based health services. Interpreter services are available in multiple languages to ensure acc

Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday: Closed

The Center for MultiCultural Health (CMCH) is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of diverse communities, including individuals from communities of color, those with limited English proficiency, immigrants, and refugees. Since 1976, CMCH has been providing innovative health advocacy, health promotion, disease prevention, and immigrant and refugee service programs. Their approach is grounded in the principle that effective responses to health issues must be generated in partnership w

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

The ORCA Card Youth Programs offer free or reduced fare bus passes for students, making it easier for young people to navigate Washington State. Youth aged 6–18 can obtain a Youth ORCA card, which provides free transit rides on participating agencies' buses, trains, and ferries. To get a Youth ORCA card, visit myORCA.com and upload proof of age, such as a student ID, state ID, or birth certificate. Once registered, the card is valid for free transit until the rider's 19th birthday.

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Seattle day center serving women experiencing homelessness. Drop-in services include meals, showers, laundry, lockers, and referrals. Overnight shelter serves single adult women ages 18 and older; contact the provider about availability and enrollment.

Monday–Friday, 10 AM–4 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday. Call about overnight shelter availability.

Chicken Soup Brigade, a program of Lifelong, delivers healthy, home-cooked meals and nutritious groceries to individuals in King County who are homebound due to HIV/AIDS or other chronic illnesses. Meals are made on-site, from scratch, using whole food ingredients, and special diets are accommodated. Services are free of charge.

Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm

Free diapers, formula, clothing, and baby gear for families with young kids

Food, housing help, and support services for Latino/a youth and families

Bloodworks Northwest is a non-profit organization providing a safe, lifesaving blood supply to hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. They operate multiple donor centers across Washington State, offering free health screenings with every blood donation.

Varies by location; please check website for details

Free food banks and meal programs across Washington - no questions asked

Free school clothes and shoes for students in need

Free hot meals and sack lunches in downtown Seattle, no ID needed

Daily 11am-1pm

Free dinner and support for homeless and at-risk youth in University District

Mon-Fri 5-8pm

Food banks, emergency financial help, and free bus passes in Eastside