Community Resources

Foodbanks & Meal Programs

North Whidbey Help House
Stand-alone food bank serving Oak Harbor and North Whidbey. Mon, Wed, Thurs & Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm (closes from 12:00pm-1:00pm) Tuesday 9:00am to 5:00pm (closes from 12:00pm-1:00pm)
Spin Cafe - Barlow Street, Oak Harbor
360-682-5949 Dinner: Tues, Wed & Thurs 4:15pm to 5:30pm; Sack Lunch’s: daily
Island Senior Resources
Find local meal programs
WSDA Food Assistance Program
Find food banks, food pantries, and similar resources.
Food Lifeline
Nonprofit providing nutritious foods to families in Western Washington
Good Cheer Food Bank
Access to healthy foods on South Whidbey Island
Gifts from the Heart Food Bank
Providing food access from Coupeville location
Stanwood Camano Food Bank
Access to food for Stanwood and Camano residents
Whidbey Island Nourishes
Nonprofit dedicated to nourishing youth on South Whidbey
St Augustine’s Monday evening meal 4:30pm to 6:00pm
St Augustine’s- 185 N Oak Harbor Street Monday evening meal 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Feeding America - find a food bank near you
Hunger Free America Hotline - call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or text 97779 with a keyword like “food” or “meals” to find nearby food assistance

Emergency & Transitional Housing

Housing Support

Other Resources

Various Resources and Services

Island County Community Resource Center - (360) 679-6577
Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (CADA) - (360) 675-7057
Opportunity Council of Island County - (360) 734-5121
Island County Crisis Line - 1-800-584-578

Military Resources

Provided by Fleet & Family at NASWI

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, & Families for
the Basic Needs Community Directory from the Dept. of Children,
Youth,and Families.

LATEST NEWS

Local food banks are ready for your donations!

Whether it's a few cans or a full bag of non-perishable, unexpired food, every single item makes a difference. You can find your nearest drop-off location at the link below.

Every little bit helps our neighbors. Find drop-off locations at most supermarkets or any food bank. For more resources, visit https://www.islandcountywa.gov/QuickLinks.aspx?CID=58

news & PRESS RELEASES

Federal Government Shutdown Impacts on Families (Resources and Guidance)

With steep increases in health insurance premiums, federal worker layoffs, and the lack of federal funding for nutritional programs (SNAP and WIC) due the ongoing federal government shutdown, we are already seeing a significant increase in parental stress and economic hardship for families.

If you or someone you know is struggling to meet their basic needs, like food, transportation, child care, heating, and other essentials, visit DCYF’s Basic Needs Community Resource Directory.

To locate a local food bank near you, visit:  