Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is an education and nutrition program that supports pregnant women, new mothers and young children to eat well and learn about nutrition. The WIC program serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age five, who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care. Eligibility Services are provided at not cost to eligible families: Income eligible military or Washington state residents, including working families Pregnant women Women who are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age Women who have had a baby in the past six months Parents, step-parents, single father, guardians and foster parents of infants and children under the age of 5 can apply for their children Families on Medicaid, Basic Food and/or TANF (Temporary​ Aid to Needy Families)​​ The following information is needed at an enrollment appointment: Identification Proof of address Proof of income Provider One Medical Card (if an individual or their child has one) For more information, call 360-240-5554, visit the WIC webpage, or go to the Island County WIC Facebook page. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is an education and nutrition program that supports pregnant women, new mothers and young children to eat well and learn about nutrition. The WIC program serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age five, who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care. Eligibility Services are provided at not cost to eligible families: Income eligible military or Washington state residents, including working families Pregnant women Women who are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age Women who have had a baby in the past six months Parents, step-parents, single father, guardians and foster parents of infants and children under the age of 5 can apply for their children Families on Medicaid, Basic Food and/or TANF (Temporary​ Aid to Needy Families)​​ The following information is needed at an enrollment appointment: Identification Proof of address Proof of income Provider One Medical Card (if an individual or their child has one) For more information, call 360-240-5554, visit the WIC webpage, or go to the Island County WIC Facebook page. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

North Whidbey Help House provides supplemental/emergency food, Salvation Army prescription vouchers once a year, and telephone health and welfare checkups via their “tele-care” program. Their mission is to provide assistance to those in need in the community in an impartial and dignified manner. They work with other human service agencies in the community to ensure that they are prepared to offer the best assistance possible and assist in not only improving lifestyles, but striving towards independence from the need for assistance. NOTE: The North Whidbey Help House service area is northern Whidbey Island from Deception Pass to Bakken Road in Greenbank. The Help House does not serve other areas. Services To receive any of the following services, individuals must complete a one-page application form, provide picture ID for anyone 18 or older in the household, and show current proof of physical address (for example, an electric bill which has a physical address, even if it is mailed to a post office box, phone bill, lease, etc.). Food Bank: Supplemental/emergency food baskets can be received once a month, at no charge, to persons in need. Commodities: USDA supplemental food distributed on the first Friday of every month to persons meeting federal income guidelines. “Tele-care:” Daily phone calls made to check up on elderly or handicapped people living alone. Prescription Medicine Assistance: Salvation Army prescription medicine vouchers for use only at Island Drug. Bakery and Produce: Clients may come in twice a week to get baked goods and produce items that are donated by local grocery stores. Holiday Baskets: An expression of community generosity given to less fortunate families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We provide food baskets on site and also coordinate family adoptions with local churches, civic and service groups, businesses and families. Hours of Operation North Whidbey Help House is open on: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Help House is closed on most federal holidays. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

Good Cheer Food Bank serves an average of 850 families a month (more in the winter months) in an environment which provides clients with healthy food choices (including fresh, locally grown produce) in a grocery store-like setting which preserves client dignity. Accessing the Food Bank New clients are greeted at the check-in desk and asked for a piece of official mail that shows their name and home address on South Whidbey. If they do not have a permanent address, they are noted as homeless. The only other information needed is how many people are living in the household and their ages. Good Cheer does not ask for proof of income because Food Lifeline and Northwest Harvest who provide thousands of pounds of free food to us do not allow that to be a part of the determination process. Once all the information is entered in our database, the client is given a certain amount of points to use in the Food Bank. See details on the Food Bank webpage. For more information, visit the Good Cheer website, email carol@goodcheer.org, or call 360-221-6454. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

Gifts from the Heart Food Bank serves the Central Whidbey Island community within the Coupeville School District. Food is supplied by community donations, food drives, Northwest Harvest, and food bought through cash donations. Gifts from the Heart is run entirely by volunteers; they have no paid employees. NOTE: Only residents of the Central Whidbey Island community may be served by the food bank. How to Receive Food Go to any distribution to sign up to become a food bank client; no proof of income is required. Food is distributed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of most months from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For a detailed calendar, refer to the distribution page on their website. Gifts from the Heart is located at 203 North Main Street in a building shared with the Boys and Girls Club. For more information, please visit the Gifts from the Heart website. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

Spin Café is a non-profit organization that exists to serve people in need. They believe that everyone has a need to give: time, talent, treasures, and innate gifts, and/or receive: comfort, support, education, and training in an inviting environment that is filled with inspiration and hope. Spin Café currently meets this need through regular meal services, vocational training, support groups, and day center hours. Services/Resources Meal service Laundry service (by appointment) Shower passes (by appointment) Vocational training (when possible, by appointment) Meeting facilities Dinner Service Dinner is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. For more information, call 360-682-5949, send an email to spincafeoh@gmail.com, or visit the Spin Café website. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Haven, open 365 nights per year, serves an average of 25 guests per night. Guests include people who have been homeless for years, often suffering from mental health or substance abuse issues as well as those who have lost their housing due to job loss or lack of affordable housing. The Haven partners with Grace by the Sea where staff do intake for the shelter and help Haven guests link to services such as the Housing Support Center. Registration/Check-in The Haven welcomes adults and children with a parent. Individuals may check in at either one of two locations, depending on the day of the week. The Haven is open every night from 7 PM to 7 AM – check-in beforehand at a location listed below. Transportation is provided to and from the shelter. Evening snacks, a simple morning breakfast, and cots & bedding are provided. Grace by the Sea 540 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor (the address listed on this page) Check-in: Monday – Friday, 6 – 6:30 PM Spin Café 658 SE Bayshore Dr, Oak Harbor Check-in: Saturday – Sunday, 6 – 6:30 PM For more information, call 360-900-3077, or refer to The Haven’s webpage on the Whidbey Homeless Coalition website. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

Ryan’s House For Youth (Ryan’s House) serves both girls and boys ages 12-24. Youth are not discriminated by race, religion, or sexual orientation. Ryan’s House also provides housing, showers, laundry, meals, tutoring and mentoring supports and wrap-around case management. The Drop-in Center is designed to be a place to come in out of the elements and find food, friendship, and adult support. They will find a place to rest and regroup before heading back out to the elements. Youth can apply for housing through the Host Family Program (12-17 years old), or if older (18-24), through the Emergency, Short-term and Transitional Housing options on Campus. They can talk with a case manager and obtain resources or they can schedule a mediation appointment for them and their family. For more information, call 360-331-4575, email info@ryanshouseforyouth.org, or visit ryanshouseforyouth.org. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Opportunity Council is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. Their mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities. The Opportunity Council offers a broad scope of services that range from addressing immediate and crisis-oriented needs (food, emergency shelter, eviction-prevention) to longer-term programs that promote self-sufficiency in the community (early childhood education, home weatherization). Services The Opportunity Council offers services including, but not limited to: Basic needs Child care resources Food & nutrition Home & energy assistance Housing Infants & toddlers Job skills & money management Preschool & education For more information, call 360-679-6577 or 800-317-5427, email info@oppco.org, or visit oppco.org. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is Washington’s largest state agency. In any given month, DSHS provides some type of shelter, care, protection and/or support to 2.6 million of the state’s 7.1 million people. Services The DSHS offers a wide variety of services, including assistance & support with: Food Financial assistance Medical Housing assistance Child support Youth services Adult care Mental health & addiction services Disability support Visit the DSHS website for more information. Location Services The following services can be completed at this location in the office, online, or by phone: Apply for benefits or submit documents Before 3pm: Complete an interview for cash or food (application/eligibility review/mid-certification review) Report changes to any benefits Access to Working Connections Child Care services via phone or online WorkFirst/Social Services Case Management Public computers are located in the office lobbies. The computers are available to clients for DSHS business use. Customers who check in by 3pm will be served that day. What to Bring When visiting a DSHS Community Service Office, bring the following documented information to help with any eligibility determinations: Immigration status documentation Proof of Washington residency Income information Name of voluntary resettlement agency (VOLAG) For more information, call 877-501-2233, or visit the DSHS Oak Harbor CSO webpage. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

Community Action of Skagit County is a community-based, private nonprofit organization unaffiliated with any government agency. They serve in Skagit County and partner with a nationwide network of Community Action agencies to move local families & communities from poverty to prosperity. Community Action of Skagit County seeks to foster and advocate for self-sufficiency among low-income people in Skagit County. Services Community Action of Skagit County offers a wide range of services such as: Adult education Financial empowerment Behavioral health ombuds A family development center Employment services Energy assistance A housing resource center Legal aid Senior & disabled services Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program Meal service program Veteran services Facility usage Concrete Community Center offers an ideal location for volunteering and skill building opportunities to prepare for employment and/or personal enrichment. For more information, contact Community Action of Skagit County, or visit the Concrete Family Resource Center webpage. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

NOTE: The Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program is located on NAS Whidbey Island (Naval Air Station). Maternity Support Services (MSS) are also located here, open Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 3:00pm, by appointment. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – better known as the WIC Program – serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age five, who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care. For more information about the WIC Program, please visit the official website. Community Action of Skagit County is a community-based, private nonprofit organization unaffiliated with any government agency. They serve in Skagit County and partner with a nationwide network of Community Action agencies to move local families & communities from poverty to prosperity. Community Action of Skagit County seeks to foster and advocate for self-sufficiency among low-income people in Skagit County. Services Community Action of Skagit County offers a wide range of services such as: Adult education Financial empowerment Behavioral health ombuds A family development center Employment services Energy assistance A housing resource center Legal aid Senior & disabled services Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program Meal service program Veteran services For more information, contact Community Action of Skagit County, or visit the WIC Program webpage. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

Community Action of Skagit County is a community-based, private nonprofit organization unaffiliated with any government agency. They serve in Skagit County and partner with a nationwide network of Community Action agencies to move local families & communities from poverty to prosperity. Community Action of Skagit County seeks to foster and advocate for self-sufficiency among low-income people in Skagit County. Services Community Action of Skagit County offers a wide range of services such as: Adult education Financial empowerment Behavioral health ombuds A family development center Employment services Energy assistance A housing resource center Legal aid Senior & disabled services Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program Meal service program Veteran services Facility usage Concrete Community Center offers an ideal location for volunteering and skill building opportunities to prepare for employment and/or personal enrichment. For more information, contact Community Action of Skagit County, or visit the Community Action of Skagit County website. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is Washington’s largest state agency. In any given month, DSHS provides some type of shelter, care, protection and/or support to 2.6 million of our state’s 7.1 million people. NOTE: Information about child support services (DSHS Division of Child Support) and Alternative Solutions can be found in the last section of this page. Services The DSHS offers a wide variety of services, including assistance & support with: Food Financial assistance Medical Housing assistance Child support Youth services Adult care Mental health & addiction services Disability support Visit the DSHS website for more information. Location Services The following services can be completed at this location in the office, online, or by phone: Apply for benefits or submit documents Before 3pm: Complete an interview for cash or food (application/eligibility review/mid-certification review) Report changes to any benefits Access to Working Connections Child Care services via phone or online WorkFirst/Social Services Case Management Public computers are located in the office lobbies. The computers are available to clients for DSHS business use. Customers who check in by 3pm will be served that day. What to Bring When visiting a DSHS Community Service Office, bring the following documented information to help with any eligibility determinations: Immigration status documentation Proof of Washington residency Income information Name of voluntary resettlement agency (VOLAG) For more information, call 877-501-2233, or visit the DSHS Mount Vernon CSO webpage. The DSHS Division of Child Support establishes paternity and creates, modifies and enforces Orders of Child Support. They accept applications, answer questions, provide options and design solutions for child support issues. Alternative Solutions Problems paying your child support? Alternative Solutions can help. Services: Working with community partners that can help with employment, housing, food, medical, legal resources, and much more DCS direct services that may help lower monthly payments or reduce state debts Help with license reinstatement and other enforcement actions Referrals to the Employment Pipeline, a direct employment service developed in partnership with the Department of Social and Health Services For more information, contact Amanda Camp at 360-429-2914, or email 0480@dshs.wa.gov. Contact Alternative Solutions at 360-664-5028, or email alternativesolutions@dshs.wa.gov. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

Friendship House operates as a gateway for people struggling with homelessness to reenter society. Their unique service model places special emphasis on transforming a person’s crisis situation into an opportunity for empowerment and self-sufficiency. Dinner at the Friendship House Café is served from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. (Effective September 1, 2018 only dinner will be available to the public.) Hunger to Hope is a 12-week kitchen apprenticeship. If interested, please contact Jerry Shackette at 360-873-8022. Other Contact Info Men’s Shelter: Phone: 360-336-2135 Address: 1008 S Third Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 [Directions] Main Office/Women’s Shelter: Phone: 360-336-2418 Address: 922 S Third Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 [Directions] Notes Love and Laundry is open daily from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Locals are allowed to sign up to do their laundry at no cost. Clothes Closet Giving Room is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. If someone is in need of (or would like to donate) clothing, they are encouraged to stop by anytime. For more information, call 360-873-8022, or visit the Friendship House website. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019