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

Garage of Blessings is a regionally renown, roughly 10,000 sq.ft. store where everything is free of charge to anyone that has a need. This includes clothing, kids items, household items, and much more. Garage of Blessings currently serves over 3,500 individuals and takes in an estimated 700 individual loads of donations each month. Everything is organized and run smoothly by a team of volunteers who make sure shopping at the garage is a treat for everyone that comes through the doors. Everything given to the Garage goes back out to those in need. Shoppers range from homeless individuals, to single mothers & fathers, those seeking to start over after escaping abuse, men and women of the U.S. Navy, our neighbors, and those that just can’t afford the expense of something that would take from their already tight budgets. Garage of Blessings is a place where anyone and everyone are welcome. For more information, call 360-679-1239, email garageofblessings@gmail.com, or visit the Garage of Blessings website. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Langley House of Hospitality (“House of Hope“) operates as a 90-day shelter for families and single adults who are homeless or at severe risk of becoming homeless. Guests are referred to the House of Hope by the Housing Support Center, run by Island County, after an intake process which matches homeless or soon to be homeless families or individuals with suitable housing. NOTE: Guests must obtain a referral from the Island County Housing Support Center. At the House of Hope, guests find staff and volunteers who care about them, and advocate for (and befriend) them on the journey towards permanent housing and stability. While at the House, guests work to find employment, connect with social services, and settle into permanent and affordable housing. The house is a place for individuals without shelter to experience the gift of hospitality and a safe, warm home. The House of Hope also offers: Master lease and rental assistance programs Assistance with first month rent and deposit when transitioning out Mentors who meet with people weekly For more information, call 360-900-3077, or refer to the House of Hope’s webpage on the Whidbey Homeless Coalition 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

Founded in 1998 by community members who recognized the need for affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity of Island County has grown from a small community affiliate, to a county-wide organization serving more than 60 families through homeownership or critical home repair. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. With the support of community partnerships with respected businesses, local churches, civic organizations, and military service members, Habitat for Humanity has been able to provide decent, affordable homeownership to 50 homeowners. Through financial support or volunteering at our furniture stores or build sites, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. For more information, call 360-679-9444, or send a message via their website. NOTE: This location (the main office) offers programs and home building only. This is not a store. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Oak Harbor Youth Coalition (“OHYC”) is a diverse group of community volunteers who work to find ways of empowering and protecting youth. OHYC offers resources to help individuals with chemical dependency & addiction-related issues. OHYC members use local, state and federal data to assess the needs of youth in the community, then work collaboratively with schools and other agencies to advocate on their behalf. OHYC’s goal is to identify local risk factors and replace them with protective factors wherever possible, to give the next generation the tools they need to make healthy choices and lead successful lives. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 5:15pm at the Oak Harbor Fire Station on Whidbey Avenue. The public is always welcome to attend. For more information, call 360-678-7884, email t.hizon@co.island.wa.us, or find Oak Harbor Youth Coalition on Facebook. NOTE: The address of the Oak Harbor Fire Station is the address for this listing. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019

The Volunteers of America Dispute Resolution Center in Skagit County serves families undergoing life changes with low-cost parenting plans, separation, and divorce mediation services, as well as parenting and co-parenting classes, and counseling services in both Spanish and English languages. The dispute resolution center is a resource for resolving commercial disputes, neighbor-to-neighbor conflicts, natural resource conflicts, workplace disagreements, and more. Additionally, the center offers workplace trainings on trust, communication, leadership, and other topics that generate a healthy, productive workforce. Services Volunteers of America offers additional services including, but not limited to: Small claims mediation Mediation training Professional development training School training Prison training Co-parenting classes Restorative practices Fore more information, contact Donnell Austin, Regional Director, at DAustin@voaww.org. Info may differ due to COVID-19 Last Updated on September 18, 2019