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Community Resources
Food Assistance
Access to nourishing food is a basic right, whether you're a human or an animal. At various points in life, many experience difficulty accessing enough food that meets their needs, preferences, or circumstances. This can happen for many reasons and is not a reflection of personal failure.
Throughout Washington State, there are community-based food banks and nutrition programs that offer groceries, prepared meals, and other forms of food support. These resources are here to reduce barriers, not create them, and many serve individuals and families with respect, dignity, and care. The links below connect you to food access resources across multiple counties so you can find options that work best for you.
Food Banks - Whatcom County, Thurston County, Spokane County, Benton County, King County, Snohomish County, and Kitsap County.
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Pet Food Support - Whatcom Humane Society, Seattle Animal Shelter, and the Benton Franklin Humane Society.
Clothing Assistance
Clothing that supports comfort, safety, and daily life needs is a vital resource. People may seek clothing support for many reasons—seasonal changes, work or school needs, body changes, financial strain, or life transitions—and these needs can arise at any time. Across Washington State, community programs provide free or low-cost clothing, shoes, and essentials through approaches that emphasize choice and respect, allowing individuals to select items that feel right for their bodies, identities, and sensory preferences.
Many programs also offer gender-affirming options, a range of sizes, and seasonal or work-specific items. The links below will help you locate clothing assistance resources by county and find options that fit your unique needs.
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Just Threads Clothing Bank - Pierce County
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Dress for Success - King County
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YWCA Working Wardrobe - King and Snohomish Counties
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Local Buy Nothing Group (online directly through the platform or on Facebook)
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Support
LGBTQIA2+ Resources
Affirming connection and support are essential to well-being. LGBTQIA2+ people may seek community resources for many reasons, including finding safer spaces, accessing identity-affirming services, navigating family or social transitions, or connecting with others who share lived experiences. Throughout Washington State, organizations offer a range of LGBTQIA2+-centered resources, including peer support, advocacy, health and wellness services, legal guidance, and community programming. Many of these programs are grounded in inclusivity, confidentiality, and respect for self-identified names, pronouns, and identities. The links below connect you to LGBTQIA2+ resources across multiple counties so you can find support that aligns with your needs, values, and sense of belonging.
Domestic Violence
Experiencing harm or control in a relationship can be confusing, overwhelming, and deeply isolating. Support is available, and help does not require certainty, proof, or immediate decisions. Domestic violence resources offer confidential support for people navigating unsafe, coercive, or abusive dynamics, including emotional, physical, sexual, financial, and psychological harm. These services may include crisis support, safety planning, advocacy, legal information, shelter referrals, and support for children or loved ones. Many programs are survivor-centered and trauma-informed, prioritizing autonomy, privacy, and choice. The resources listed below are here to meet you where you are and support your safety and well-being at your own pace.
Spokane Regional Health District, DVS of Benton & Franklin Counties, YWCA, National Domestic Violence Hotline, RAINN, Helping Survivors, and the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
Counseling
Seeking support can help you navigate challenges, explore your feelings, and build coping skills. People turn to counseling for many reasons, and there’s no “right” time to start. Many providers prioritize choice, respect, and collaboration, meeting you where you are. The resources below can help you find options that align with your needs and preferences.
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