Community resources
Affordable Housing and Shelter - for a full list of housing resources, click here
Anacortes Family Center - Launch Apartments
2702 Commercial Avenue
(360) 293-2993; Speak to Samantha at ext. 109
Low-income housing for households making under 60% of Area Median Income.
For the Application, Click Here
Anacortes Housing Authority
719 Q Avenue, Anacortes
(360) 293-7831
Subsidized housing programs for low-income households.
For the Application Click Here
Anacortes Manor
1110 24th Street, Anacortes
(360) 293-7755
Monday thru Friday 10-2pm
Bayside Apartments
1106 24th Street, Anacortes
(360) 293-7748
Monday-Friday 8am to Noon
For the Application, Click Here
800 block 29th Street, Anacortes
(360) 293-7831
See Anacortes Housing Authority for the Application
1022 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon
(360) 428-9402
Home-ownership for low-income families.
For the Application, Click Here
Heatherwood Apartments
2102 Commercial Ave. #16, Anacortes
(360) 293-1336
For low-income seniors or people with disabilites
Harborview Apartments
1110 27th Ct., Anacortes
(360) 299-0916
For the Application, Click Here
(360) 899-5943
Helps secure affordable housing for low-income people
422 N. Laventure Road, Mount Vernon
360-424-4622
For the Application, Click Here
123 N Murdock St, Sedro Wooley
360-856-4944
For the Application, Click Here
Sedro Wooley Housing Authority
830 Township Street, Sedro Wooley
360-855-0404
For the Application, Click Here
Skagit County Housing Authority
1650 Port Drive, Burlington
360-428-1959
For the Application, Click Here
Silverwood Apartments
1103 29th Ste M, Anacortes
(360) 293-1336
806 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
(360) 293-7831
See Anacortes Housing Authority for the Application
Community Action of Skagit County
330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon
(360) 416-7585
Monday-Friday, 9-5p
Provides emergency shelter for families, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, case management and energy assistance
Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services - Skagit
Administrative Office: 1521 Leigh Way, Mount Vernon
(360) 336-9591
(888)336-9591 (24-hour Line)
Domestic Violence Sexual Assault - Whidbey Island (CADA)
(360) 675-2232 (24-Hour Line)
Family Promise of Skagit County
PO Box 335, Sedro Wooley
(360) 854-0743
Provides emergency shelter in rotating churches to families in need of shelter
Friendship House
922 South 3rd Street, Mount Vernon
For the Men's Shelter: (360) 336-2135
For the Women's Shelter: (360)336-2418
Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing
(360) 900-3077
Open 7PM to 7AM Daily
Check-in between 5:45-6:15PM at Grace by the Sea
540 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor
Provides shelter to single adults and children with parents
Northwest Youth Services - Skagit
2021 E College Way #216, Mount Vernon
(360) 336-1988
Provides housing support for individuals 13-24.
Oasis Teen Shelter - Skagit County
124 N. 5th Street, Mount Vernon
(360) 419-9058
Serving youth aged 13-17 needing safe shelter and services
Clothing
Soroptomist Thrift Store
1107 3rd Street, Anacortes
(360) 293-7251
Tuesday 1:30 - 8 pm; Friday 12 - 8 pm
Vouchers to Soroptomist available through AFC
Red Door Thrift Shop
1019 7th Street, Anacortes
(360) 293-8027
10 - 3 pm, except Sunday
Friendship House Clothing Bank
1008 S. Third Street, Mount Vernon
(360) 336-2418
Thursdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Donated clothing and household items
Goodwill - Mount Vernon
242 E. College Way, Mount Vernon
(360) 848-0646
2717 J Avenue, Anacortes
(360) 293-5300
Thursday from 4PM-6:30PM
New Life Clothing Closet
123 Evergreen St., Mount Vernon
Monday from 1PM-3PM; Sunday after Church
SeaMar Homeless Support
2500 East College Way, Mount Vernon
(360) 424-5710
Provides limited assistance with basic needs such as food & clothing. May have showers and bus vouchers.
St. Vincent De Paul Assistance Line
(877) 833-7285
Referral line for assistance with food, gas, clothes, utilities and other basic needs.
Children and youth services
Access to Baby & Child Dentistry
(360) 419-3320
Anacortes Community Arts
619 Commercial Ave, #14, Anacortes
(360) 293-8090
ARGUS Christmas and Children's Fund
(360) 419-3420
Fund to help children in Skagit County with basic needs
Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County -
Anacortes
904 6th Street, Anacortes
(360) 419-3723 x11
Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County -
Sedro-Woolley
201 North Township, Sedro-Woolley
(360) 272-4553
Brigid Collins
1500 E Broadway , Mount Vernon
(360) 428-6622
Promotes healing for children who have been abused
Catholic Community Services NW
160 Cascade Place, Suite 201, Burlington
(360) 856-3054
Parent education, group counseling, children's workshop, kinship care support program
Child Care Resources and Referral
(800) 446-1114
Referrals to child care centers and homes.Training and
networking for childcare professionals.
Child Protective Services
900 East College Way, Suite 200, Mount Vernon
360-416-7200
Children and Family Services Division (DSHS)
900 East College Way, Suite 200, Mount Vernon
(800) 785-5582
Children of the Valley
1318 S 18th Street, Mount Vernon
(360) 982-2399
A safe after school environment for children most in need. Students must qualify for free lunch through their elementary school.
Children's Services
1005 3rd St, Mount Vernon
(360) 419-3500
Volunteers of America
1932 East College Way , Mount Vernon
(800) 503-0011
Supporting quality childcare through STARs classes, onsite consultation, mentoring, newsletters and a large resource center
Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens
Free summer meals at participating locations for children up to age 18. Click web link for list of current sites in Skagit County.
Homeless Childcare
330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon
(360) 416-7585
Free or low-cost child care for homeless families with children. Families can have income up to 200% of federal poverty level.
Inspire Development Center - Burlington
20237 Lafayette Road, Burlington
(360) 707-2837
Offers migrant seasonal Head Start and Early Childhood Assistance Program (ECEAP)
Inspire Development Centers - Mount Vernon
2011 N. La Venture, Mount Vernon
(360) 428-3993
Offers migrant seasonal Head Start, early Head Start and Early Childhood Education & Assistance Programs (ECEAP)
Catholic Community Services - Mount Vernon
(360) 856-3054
Financial support and respite for relatives raising kin
Oasis Teen Shelter
125 North Fifth Street, Mount Vernon
(360) 419-9058
The YMCA Oasis Teen Shelter is a licensed shelter that provides six beds for teens age 13-17 a place to stay overnight for up to 21 days
Parent Child Assistance Program (PCAP)
(360) 428-7835
Home visitation intervention program that works with women who abuse alcohol or drugs during pregnancy.
Parent Help 123
1-800-322-2588
Find resources in your community like low-cost medical and dental clinics, WIC clinics, food banks and birth control services. Also apply for benefits.
Parent to Parent Program
320 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon
(304) 584-3272
Support for parents of children with special needs. Provides emotional support, parent support meetings, trainings, educational workshops, lending library.
Thriving Heart
617 W Division Street , Mount Vernon
(360) 428-4777
Monday-Thursday, 9-3pm
Support and education for pregnant women and mothers. Includes life skills classes and clothing boutique.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Anacortes
Island Hospital Prenatal Care Center
1020 26th Street, Anacortes
(360) 416-7595
Provides food and nutrition education to low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, babies and small children up to age 5.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Community Action of Skagit County
330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon
(360) 416-7595
Provides food and nutrition education to low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, babies and small children up to age 5.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Concrete
45770 Main St., Concrete
(360) 336-9392
Provides food and nutrition education to low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, babies and small children up to age 5.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Health Dept
Skagit County Health Department
700 S. 2nd, Room 301, Mount Vernon
(360) 336-9392
Provides food and nutrition education to low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, babies and small children up to age 5.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Sedro-Woolley
United General
2241 Hospital Dr., Sedro-Woolley
(360) 854-0435
Provides food and nutrition education to low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, babies and small children up to age 5.
Youthnet
227 North 4th Street, Mount Vernon
360-336-1610
Serving at risk youth and their families in Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish, San Juan & Island Counties
Food services
Anacortes 100 Food Bank
512 4th Street, Anacortes
(360) 293-6445
Tuesday & Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Anacortes First Baptist Church
2717 J Ave, Anacortes
(360) 293-5300
Dinners starting October 4th, Thursdays, 5:30 - 7 pm
Anacortes Senior Center
1701 22nd Street, Anacortes
(360) 293-7473
Dinner at the Brick
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1300 Ninth Street, Anacortes
(360) 293-3880
Dinners on Sunday from 4:30 - 5 pm
Spaghetti Dinner
United Methodist Church
2201 H Avenue, Anacortes
(360) 293-0604
Every 3rd Thursday, from 5 - 7 pm
Salvation Army Food Bank
3001 R Drive, #100, Anacortes
(360) 293-6682
Mon and Wed 1 - 3:45 pm
St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank
4001 St. Mary's Drive, Anacortes
(360) 293-9821
Fridays, 10 - 11 am
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Anacortes
Island Prenatal Care Center
1020 26th Street, Anacortes
(360) 416-7595
Provides food and nutrition education to low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, babies and small children up to age 5
Basic Food or 'SNAP'
Department of Social & Health Services
900 East College Way, Mount Vernon
1-877-501-2233
Monday - Friday 8 am - 2 pm
Provides benefits for low-income people to buy groceries
Basic Food Outreach
330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon
(360) 416-7585
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
Provides one on one assistance with application or eligibility review for food stamps or SNAP. Applicants can be pre-screened for eligibility.
Burlington Senior Center
1011 Greenleaf Avenue, Burlington
(360) 755-0102
Community Action of Skagit County
330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon
(360) 416-7585
Monday - Friday, 9 - 5 pm
Provides assistance to low-income families in crisis intervention, food & nutrition, healthcare, education & literacy, and volunteerism.
Concrete Food Bank
45942 Main Street, Concrete
(360) 853-8505
April to September: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 12 - 3 pm
October to March: 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays 12 - 3 pm
Critical Needs Program
Community Action of Skagit County
330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon
(360) 416-7585
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4 pm
Vouchers for food, gas, clothing, transportation
Department of Social and Health Services
900 East College Way, Suite 100, Mount Vernon
1-877-501-2233
Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 2 pm
Provides assistance in many categories including cash, medical, food, disabilities, in-home care and vocational rehab.
Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens
Free summer meals at participating locations for children up to age 18. Click web link for list of current sites in Skagit County.
Friendship House - Community Kitchen
1008 S 3rd St, Mount Vernon
(360) 336-2135
Monday to Sunday: 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
Sack Lunches: Served Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:30AM to 12:00PM across from Carpet One and just East of Mr. T's Restaurant. On Tuesday and Friday lunches are served by another organization at Lion's Park from 12PM to 2PM.
Helping Hands Food Bank
665 Cook Rd, Sedro-Woolley
(360) 856-2211
Wednesdays 10 - 11:45 am & 12:30 - 4 pm
Love, INC.
360-419-7061
9 am - 3 pm
Helps with basic needs such as food & household items
Meals on Wheels - Skagit
(360) 419-3420
Home-delivered meals for home-bound people over 60
Mobile Food Express
360-416-7585
The Mobile Food Express delivers groceries from the food bank to homebound seniors and disabled persons. The service helps those who have no way to access the food bank.
Mount Vernon Senior Center
1401 Cleveland Avenue, Mount Vernon
360-336-5757
Neighbors In Need
1615 South 2nd Street, Mount Vernon
(360) 420-0558
Tuesdays 1 pm - 6 pm
Parent Help 123
(800) 322-2588
Find resources in your community like low cost medical and dental clinics, WIC clinics, food banks and birth control services. Also apply for benefits.
SeaMar Homeless Support
2500 East College Way, Mount Vernon
360-424-5710
Provides limited assistance with basic needs such as food & clothing
Skagit County Public Health
700 South 2nd St
Administration Building, Room 301, Mount Vernon
(360) 336-9380
Flu shots, teen clinic, STD clinic, HIV/AIDS testing, tuberculosis clinic, food handlers permits, birth certificates, WIC,First Steps, baby and child dentistry
Skagit Gleaners
1021 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon
(360) 848-1045
658 SE Bayshore Drive, Oak Harbor
Provides Sack meals and laundry services
Sack Meals are available Monday-Saturday, 12:15pm at Flintstone Park.
Sunday Food Ministry
Christ The King Church
2111 Riverside Dr , Mount Vernon
(360) 848-5116
Hot Breakfast on Sundays 9-10 am
Tri-Parish Food Bank
935 Peterson Road, Burlington
(360) 757-0128
September to May: Saturday 1 - 3 pm
June to September: Wednesdays 2 - 6 pm
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Community Action of Skagit County
330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon
(360) 416-7595
Provides food and nutrition education to low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, babies and small children up to age 5
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Concrete
45770 Main St., Concrete
(360) 336-9392
Provides food and nutrition education to low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, babies and small children up to age 5.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Skagit County Health Department
700 S. 2nd, Room 301, Mount Vernon
(360) 336-9392
Provides food and nutrition education to low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, babies and small children up to age 5
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Sedro-Woolley
United General
2241 Hospital Dr., Sedro-Woolley
(360) 856-7318
Provides food and nutrition education to low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, babies and small children up to age 5.
