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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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Emergency Food
Baby Supplies
Baby Clothes
Medical Supplies
Clothing
Financial Assistance
Home Goods
Personal Care Items
Diapers
Helps students and families connect with school and community resources.

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Clothing
Navigating the System
Personal Care Items
Community Support Services
Goods
Home Goods
County resources for disposal of trash, including hazardous waste, yard waste, needles, and recycling options.

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Home Goods
Anyone in Need
Health & Safety
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.
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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Resume Development
Help Find Work
Bus Passes
Interview Training
Clothing
Computer or Internet Access
Community Support Services
Home Goods
Navigating the System
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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Clothing
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Gas
Goods
Bus Passes
Help Pay for Utilities
Home Goods
Emergency
Help Pay for Housing
Help Pay for Transit
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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Notary
Government Food Benefits
Personal Care Items
Diapers
Home Goods
Community Support Services
Navigating the System
Goods
Clothing
Computer or Internet Access
Books
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.
Ice packs, coolers, water, and cooling cloths are available during hot weather to help the public cool off.

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Weather Relief
Temporary Shelter
Home 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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Diapers
Home Goods
Families
Baby Supplies
Infants (<1 year old)
Proceeds from purchases at the WHS Thrift Shop benefit daily operations and care for the domestic, wild and farm animals in our shelters.
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.
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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Help Pay for Housing
Financial Assistance
Home Goods
Help Pay for Food
Help Pay for Utilities
Goods
Help Pay for Gas
Help Pay for Car
Social action program that has free household essentials for community members in need, including clothes, food products, and diapers.

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