Where to Find Help
Due to the lapse in SNAP benefits, the City of Federal Way has compiled a list of local food banks and community meals serving the Federal Way community.
Assistance for Federal Way Residents
The City does not offer direct services, but provides funding to the human services agencies on the resource list to assist Federal Way residents. Community Services works closely with our community partners, including other public and non-profit organizations, to provide services and support for Federal Way's most vulnerable residents.
Links & Resources
Click the dropdowns below to find links & resources
Emergency & Crisis
- Federal Way Community Caregiving Network
Emergency rent assistance.
www.fwccn.org - St. Theresaβs Emergency Services
Emergency rent, utilities assistance and motel shelter.
www.sttheresafw.org
1 (206) 767-6449 - Crisis Line
24-hour crisis line.
www.crisisconnections.org
1 (866) 427-4747 - Washington Poison Control
24/7/365 emergency poison and drug exposure medical advice line.
www.wapc.org
1 (800) 222-1222 - Cancer Lifeline
Provides financial assistance to low-income cancer patients while in treatment.
www.cancerlifeline.org
financialassistance@cancerlifeline.org
1 (206) 832-1282 - DAWN
Crisis support for domestic violence survivors.
www.dawnrising.org
1 (425) 656-7867 - 2-1-1
Providing crisis connections to resources.
www.crisisconnections.org
kc211@incontactemail.com
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Hunger & Food Support
- Multi-Service Center Food Bank
Food bank for low- and extremely low-income Federal Way residents.
www.mschelps.org
- Federal Way Senior Center Food Bank
Provides nutritious meals to Federal Way residents.
www.federalwayseniorcenter.org - Food Bridge and Community Connections
Provides food and community connections to homebound residents.
www.mschelps.org
steven.curry@mschelps.org
1 (253) 838-6810 - Babies of Homelessness
Provides formula, diapers, and wipes to families at or below 30% AMI.
www.babiesofhomelessness.org
1 (866) 422-6443 - Bridging A Gap Weekend Feeding Program
Provides backpacks of food for weekends and extended school breaks to students in need.
www.bridgingagapfw.org - Sound Generations Meals on Wheels
Provides weekly meals to seniors with difficulty cooking and shopping.
www.soundgenerations.org
mealsonwheels@soundgenerations.org
1 (206) 448-5767
Health & Wellness
- Federal Way Day Center
Drop-in center offering primary care and hygiene services.
www.ccsww.org
info@ccsww.org
1 (206) 323-6336 - HealthPoint Dental Care Program
Dental services.
www.healthpointchc.org
1 (253) 874-7646
Housing & Repair
- Housing Repair Program
This program is now housed at Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties. For more information please see their website.
www.habitatskc.org/what-we-do/home-repairs/ - FUSION Transitional Housing and Finally Home
Homelessness prevention case management and financial assistance for move-in costs.
www.fusionhousing.org
1 (253) 874-1257 - Federal Way Day Center
Drop-in center offering primary care and hygiene services.
www.ccsww.org
info@ccsww.org
1 (206) 323-6336 - Habitat for Humanity Housing Repair Program
Provides urgent or minor housing repairs.
www.buyhabitat.org
repairs@habitatskc.org
1 (206) 895-1320 - Maryβs Place A Place to Call Home
Provides shelter to women and families.
www.marysplaceseattle.org
1 (206) 245-1026 - Multi-Service Center Shelter Supportive Housing
Provides shelter to women, veterans, youth, and families.
www.mschelps.org
Youth
- Eileen and Callieβs Place
Long-term mentoring for young women aging out of foster care.
www.eileenandcalliesplace.org
info@eileenandcalliesplace.org
1 (567) 233-2632 - Build 2 Lead Pathways to Success
Provides workshops and case management to young people
www.build2lead.org - Big Brothers Big Sisters
One-on-one youth mentoring.
www.inspirebig.org
info@bbbsps.org
1 (206) 763-9060 - Center for Children & Youth Justice LINC
Intervention model for group or gang-involved young adults.
www.ccyj.org
supportccyj@ccyj.org
1 (206) 696-7503 - Progress Pushers
Mentorship and navigation services to young people who are at-risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system, justice involved, or incarcerated.
www.progresspushers.org
info@progresspushers.org
1 (206) 887-5266 - Better in Comunidad
Provides culturally relevant sexual assault prevention and intervention programming for youth.
www.kcsarc.org - Youth Commission FirStep Scholarship
The FirStep Scholarship helps eligible youth access recreation programs or a 3-month FWCC membership by covering up to $1,000 per quarter for those who cannot afford participation, but it does not apply to swim lessons, past registrations, or previous membership payments, and applications may take 7 to 10 business days to process.
www.itallhappenshere.org/fee-assistance
Mental Health
- WA Warm Line
Peer support for those struggling with behavioral health.
www.crisisconnections.org
877-500-WARM - Akin Outpatient Mental Health
Providing out-patient mental health services to children, youth, and families.
www.akinfamily.org - Boys and Girls Club Behavioral Health Initiative
Mental health programming and services for youth.
www.positiveplace.org
1 (253) 681-6510 - Valley Cities School Based Mental Health Counseling
Providing mental health treatment to youth in the schools.
www.valleycities.org - Sound PATH
Outreach activities to serve people with serious mental illness experiencing homelessness.
www.sound.health
1 (206) 444-7800
Family Support
- Institute for Family Development PACT
Providing support and services to at-risk children youth and families.
www.institutefamily.org - Fathers in Transition
Case management for fathers impacted by the criminal justice system including eviction prevention.
www.iccfs.org
lbfiticcfs@gmail.com
Legal Resources
- CASA of King County Child Advocacy Program
Providing child advocacy services for low-income children in complex custody cases.
www.familylawcasa.org - DAWN Community Advocacy Programs
Advocacy programs for domestic violence survivors.
www.dawnrising.org
Community Development Community Services
33325 8 Ave Sth
Federal Way, WA 98003 - King County Bar Foundation Neighborhood Legal Clinics
Free legal advice, by appointment only.
www.kcba.org
Online Form
1 (206) 267-7070
Employment & Workforce Training
- Casa Latina
Workforce training program.
www.casa-latina.org
marcoantonio@casa-latina.org
1 (206) 686-2625 - Orion
Workforce training program.
www.orionworks.org
1 (253) 661-7805 - ANEW
Pre-apprenticeship training program for young women.
www.anewcareer.org
1 (206) 381-1384 - Poverty Bay Cafe
Workforce training program.
www.fusionhousing.org
info@fusionhousing.org - Highline College Small Business Development Center
Providing assistance to microenterprises, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.
www.sbdc.highline.edu
sbdc@highline.edu
1 (206) 592-4151 - YWCA Economic Empowerment
Financial literacy and economic advancement training.
www.ywcaworks.org - African Communities Housing and Development
Providing technical assistance to microenterprise business owners, entrepreneurs, and start-up businesses in Federal Way.
www.achdo.org
abokor@achdo.org
Inclusion
- City of Federal Way Inclusive Recreation
Providing recreation, leisure, and community services for individuals with disabilities.
www.itallhappenshere.org
sabrina.bates@federalwaywa.gov
1 (253) 835-6927 - Catholic Community Services Volunteer Services
Supports low-income seniors and adults with disabilities through volunteers.
www.ccsww.org
vc@ccsww.org
1 (206) 328-5787 - Cancer Lifeline
Provides financial assistance to low-income cancer patients while in treatment.
www.cancerlifeline.org
financialassistance@cancerlifeline.org
1 (206) 832-1282 - Sound Generations Volunteer Transportation Services
Volunteers provide transportation for seniors.
www.soundgenerations.org
1 (206) 448-5740
School & Education
- Multi-Service Center Open Doors
GED and case management services for youth.
www.mschelps.org
edu@mschelps.org
1 (253) 838-6810 - Communities in Schools
In-school mentoring for children ages 5-18.
www.skc.ciswa.org
info@cisskc.org
1 (253) 867-5637 - After School All Stars
Middle years tutoring and mentoring.
www.afterschoolallstars.org - el Centro de la Raza Roberto Maestas After School Program
Middle years after-school program including homework help, field trips, and parent workshops.
www.elcentrodelaraza.org