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Bellingham Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Bellingham, Washington that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Washington page.

Northwest Justice ProjectFree civil legal help
Websitenwjustice.org 
Phone360-734-8680
Address1814 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Northwest Justice Project provides free civil legal help to low-income people in Washington. Its Bellingham office serves Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and Island counties.1

LAW AdvocatesFree civil legal help
Websitelawadvocates.org 
Phone360-671-6079
Address1407 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

LAW Advocates links low-income Whatcom County residents with volunteer attorneys for free civil legal help. Walk-in help is available during office hours.2

Food

Bellingham Food BankFree groceries
Websitebellinghamfoodbank.org 
Phone360-676-0392
Address1824 Ellis Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
HoursMonday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Bellingham Food Bank runs a free grocery program in downtown Bellingham. No proof of address or ID is required.3

Social services

Opportunity CouncilCommunity action agency
Websiteoppco.org 
Phone360-734-5121
Address1111 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Opportunity Council is the community action agency for Whatcom County. It runs housing help, energy assistance, early learning and employment services.4

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom CountyHelp for survivors
Websitedvsas.org 
Phone360-715-1563
Address1407 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Hours24-hour helpline

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County supports people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and sexual exploitation. All of its services are free and confidential.5

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Northwest Justice Project, Office Locations . ↩

  2. LAW Advocates, Home page  and FAQs . The office address and walk-in hours come from the FAQs page. ↩

  3. Bellingham Food Bank, Get Food  and Home page . ↩

  4. Opportunity Council, Find a Location . ↩

  5. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County, Home page  and Services . ↩

  1. Everett Local Assistance Programs, Washington.
  2. Kent Local Assistance Programs, Washington.
  3. Olympia Local Assistance Programs, Washington.
  4. Renton Local Assistance Programs, Washington.
  5. Seattle Local Assistance Programs, Washington.

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