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Kent Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Kent, 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 
Phone253-480-6125
Address124 4th Avenue South, Suite 240, Kent, WA 98032

Northwest Justice Project provides free civil legal help to low-income people in Washington, including help with housing, family law, public benefits and consumer issues. Its Kent satellite office serves South King County.1

King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal ClinicsFree legal consultations
Websitekcba.org 
Phone206-267-7070
AddressIn person in Kent; exact location given when you book

The King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics offer free consultations with a volunteer attorney, usually by phone, with limited in-person availability in Kent. Appointments are typically 30, 45 or 60 minutes. To book, fill out the client intake form on the KCBA site or call and leave a message.2

Food

Kent Food Bank and Emergency ServicesFood pantry
Websitekentfoodbank.org 
Phone253-520-3550
Address515 W Harrison St, Suite 107, Kent, WA 98032
HoursWednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM; second Wednesday of the month, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, seniors 55 and older only

Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services provides free groceries. Bring your own bags or boxes to carry groceries. Picture identification helps but is not required to receive help. Each household may visit twice a month.3

Neighbor to NeighborFood pantry
Websitekentsda.org 
Phone253-852-3883
Address25213 116th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030
HoursWednesday and Saturday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Neighbor to Neighbor is the food pantry run by Kent Seventh-day Adventist Church. It provides emergency food baskets and hygiene items for anyone in need, with no restrictions.4

Social services

Multi-Service CenterCommunity action agency
Websitemschelps.org 
Phone253-854-4406
Address24437 Russell Road, Suite 200, Kent, WA 98032
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Multi-Service Center is the community action agency for South King County. Its Kent office helps with rent and emergency assistance, energy assistance, housing navigation and case management for Kent residents.5

Kent Youth and Family ServicesCounseling and family support
Websitekyfs.org 
Phone253-859-0300
Address232 Second Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

Kent Youth and Family Services promotes the healthy development of children, youth and families by providing professional counseling, education and support services. Counseling is billed through Medicaid or private insurance.6

Sources & notes

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

Footnotes

  1. Northwest Justice Project, Office Locations . The Kent office address and phone number come from the WomensLaw.org listing, Northwest Justice Project - Kent Satellite Office , since the NJP office page gives no Kent street address in the sources checked. ↩

  2. King County Bar Association, Neighborhood Legal Clinics . ↩

  3. Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services, Home page . ↩

  4. Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Community Service Centers . The pantry description comes from the King County listing, Food Baskets offered by Kent Seventh Day Adventist Church’s Neighbor to Neighbor . Washington 211 lists Saturday hours only, while the Conference page lists Wednesday and Saturday. ↩

  5. Multi-Service Center, Our Locations  and Agency Directory . ↩

  6. Kent Youth and Family Services, Home page . The insurance billing note comes from the City of Covington resource page, Human Services , which states that KYFS accepts Medicaid and many private health insurances. ↩

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