Free help in Washington — food, shelter, recovery, and clinics
14 places in Washington that help families for free or at low cost. Nothing to buy, no account needed. Call ahead — hours change.
What kind of help do you need in Washington?
- Food & Meals in Washington6 listings
- Shelter & Housing in Washington4 listings
- Recovery & Rehab in Washington3 listings
- Health & Clinics in Washington1 listings
Find help by city in Washington
5 cities and towns with listings. Pick the one closest to you.
Food Pantries & Meals in Washington
See all 6Emergency Food Network (Pierce County)
CheckedSupplies 70+ food pantries across Pierce County and Tacoma.
Food pantryMobile distributionLakewood, WA Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.Food Lifeline
CheckedSupplies 400+ food banks, shelters, and meal programs across western Washington.
Food pantryMobile distributionSeattle, WA Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.Northwest Harvest
CheckedStatewide hunger relief; operates the SODO Community Market in Seattle.
Food pantryMobile distributionSeattle, WA Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.Second Harvest (Inland Northwest)
CheckedFeeds eastern Washington and north Idaho through 250+ partners.
Food pantryMobile distributionSpokane, WA Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.211 Washington — Free Local Help Line
CheckedFree, confidential 24/7 helpline connecting Washington residents to food pantries, rent and utility help, shelter, health services, and other local programs. Dial 2-1-1 from any phone.
Food pantryRent & utility help24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Shelter & Housing Help in Washington
See all 4Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
CheckedShelters and long-term recovery programs across King County.
Emergency shelterSeattle, WA Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.Union Gospel Mission of Spokane
CheckedShelter and recovery programs in the Inland Northwest.
Emergency shelterSpokane, WA Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.Tacoma Rescue Mission
CheckedShelters and recovery programs in Pierce County.
Emergency shelterTacoma, WA Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.Washington Homeless Assistance & Housing (HUD)
CheckedHUD's Washington homeless assistance page lists local Continuum of Care contacts, emergency shelters, housing counselors, and rental assistance programs across the state.
Emergency shelterTransitional housingRent & utility helpVeterans
Addiction Recovery & Rehab in Washington
See all 3Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
CheckedFree 6-12 month residential work-therapy recovery program.
Inpatient treatmentSupport groupsFaith-based recoverySeattle, WA Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.Triumph Treatment Services
CheckedResidential and outpatient treatment serving central Washington.
Inpatient treatmentSupport groupsYakima, WA Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.Washington Addiction & Recovery Treatment Finder
CheckedSearch FindTreatment.gov for licensed substance-use and mental-health treatment programs across Washington — filter by payment option, including free and sliding-scale care. SAMHSA's national helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
DetoxInpatient treatmentOutpatient programSupport groupsHelpline available 24/7
Health, Clinics & Medical Supplies in Washington
See all 1Washington Free & Low-Cost Health Centers
CheckedUse HRSA's health center finder to locate community health centers across Washington that provide medical, dental, and mental-health care on a sliding-fee scale based on your ability to pay.
Free clinicSliding scale clinicPrescription helpDental care
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