Bellevue Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Bellevue, Washington that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Washington page.
Legal aid
| Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) | Free civil legal help |
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| Website | elap.org |
| Phone | 425-747-7274 |
| Address | 14711 NE 29th Pl, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98007 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
Eastside Legal Assistance Program provides free civil legal help to low-income people in King County, including help with housing, domestic violence, immigration and family law. You must live in King County and have an income below 200% of the federal poverty level to qualify. Call the Help Line Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, or apply online. Spanish help is available at 425-620-2778.1
| King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics, Eastside | Free legal consultations2 |
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| Website | kcba.org |
| Phone | 206-267-7070 |
| Address | 14812 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98007 |
| Hours | Wednesdays, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics offer free 30-minute consultations with volunteer lawyers on civil legal issues. The Eastside clinic meets on Wednesday evenings. Book an appointment by phone Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Clinic lawyers give advice and referrals and do not represent you in court.2
Food
| Hopelink Bellevue Food Market | No-cost food market |
|---|---|
| Website | hopelink.org |
| Phone | 425-943-7555 |
| Address | 14812 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98007 |
| Hours | Mondays and Thursdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
Hopelink runs a no-cost food market in Bellevue where enrolled shoppers pick fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food, much like shopping in a grocery store. Shoppers may visit twice a month. Appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome during the last hour of market hours.3
| Renewal Food Bank | Grocery-style food bank |
|---|---|
| Website | renewalfoodbank.org |
| Phone | 425-736-8132 |
| Address | 15022 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98007 |
| Hours | Mondays, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM; Tuesdays, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM; Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
Renewal Food Bank offers a grocery-style food bank at Highland Covenant Church. No ID, proof of income or proof of address is required, and families may visit once a week. The food bank also offers diapers, baby food, pet food and hygiene supplies.4
Social services
| Bellevue LifeSpring | Emergency help for families with children |
|---|---|
| Website | bellevuelifespring.org |
| Phone | 425-451-1175 |
| Address | 15027 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98007 |
| Hours | Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Bellevue LifeSpring helps families with children in the Bellevue School District stay housed. It offers eviction prevention help, first month rent help, hotel stays and utility aid. Due to high demand, there is currently a waitlist of about 3 to 4 weeks. Families can meet a Family Support Administrator in person at the Hub at Highland Middle School, at the address above. A second Hub at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, 16411 NE 24th St, Bellevue, WA 98008, is open Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.5
| The Salvation Army Eastside Corps Community Center | Emergency rent and utility help |
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| Website | salvationarmyusa.org |
| Phone | 425-452-7300 |
| Address | 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98008 |
The Salvation Army Eastside Corps Community Center offers emergency rent and utility assistance to families in Bellevue and nearby Eastside cities. It also runs the Hope Market food pantry and serves a free hot meal Monday through Friday, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Call for an appointment.6
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Eastside Legal Assistance Program, Donate and Spanish Help . ↩
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King County Bar Association, Neighborhood Legal Clinics . The Bellevue address and Wednesday evening hours come from listings, KCBA Neighborhood Legal Clinics - Eastside , since the KCBA page lists the program without a clinic address. ↩ ↩2
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Hopelink, Bellevue Market and Service Center . ↩
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Renewal Food Bank, Home page and Hopelink, Food Assistance Resources . ↩
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Bellevue LifeSpring, Rent Assistance and Bellevue Family Hubs . ↩
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The Salvation Army, Bellevue (Eastside) Corps Community Center . ↩
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- Ada Hu