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Kirkland Local Assistance Programs

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

Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP)Free civil legal help
Websiteelap.org
Phone425-747-7274
HoursMonday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 3:30 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 a low income to qualify. ELAP does not help with criminal cases, deportation cases, or accident and injury cases. Apply online or call the Help Line Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Spanish help is available at 425-620-2778. ELAP does not publish a street address for its office, and help starts by phone or online.1

Food

Hopelink Kirkland/Northshore Food MarketNo-cost food market
Websitehopelink.org
Phone425-889-7880
Address11011 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
HoursMondays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Tuesdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Thursdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Fridays, closed

Hopelink runs a no-cost food market in Kirkland 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. Enroll online, by phone, or in person, and renew enrollment every 12 months.2

Holy Spirit Lutheran Church Community PantryFree community pantry
Websitehslckirkland.org
Phone425-823-2727
Address10021 NE 124th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
HoursOpen 24 hours, every day

Holy Spirit Lutheran Church runs a free community pantry with non-perishable food, open for anyone to take what they need. The church reports that the pantry supports more than 70 households every month.3

Social services

EvergreenHealth Community Healthcare Access Team (CHAT)Help with health care and social services
Websiteevergreenhealth.com
Phone425-899-3200
Address12040 NE 128th St, Kirkland, WA 98034

The Community Healthcare Access Team at EvergreenHealth helps low-income and uninsured residents in its service district get health care and social services. Staff can help with Medicaid and Medicare eligibility, charity care, prescription assistance, transportation referrals, and referrals to community agencies. Call or email CHAT@evergreenhealth.com for help.4

Peter Kirk Community CenterPrograms and help for adults 50 and older
Websitekirklandwa.gov
Phone425-587-3360
Address352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033

Peter Kirk Community Center is the City of Kirkland center for adults aged 50 and older, with classes, activities, health screenings and a congregate lunch program. A Community Resource Specialist at the center helps people connect with public benefits and complete application forms for help such as food assistance, utility aid and property tax relief. Call for current program hours.5

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

Footnotes

  1. Eastside Legal Assistance Program, Get Help. ELAP lists no street address on its website; help starts by phone or through its online intake form. ↩

  2. Hopelink, Kirkland/Northshore Market and Service Center and Food Program. ↩

  3. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Giving. The church site confirms the Community Free Pantry and its address and phone number. The 24-hour hours come from Hopelink, Food Assistance Resources, since the church site does not list pantry hours. ↩

  4. EvergreenHealth, Healthcare Access (CHAT). The CHAT page lists no office hours. ↩

  5. City of Kirkland, 50+ Activities and Services and Community Resources. ↩

  1. Olympia Local Assistance Programs, Washington.
  2. Renton Local Assistance Programs, Washington.
  3. Seattle Local Assistance Programs, Washington.
  4. Spokane Local Assistance Programs, Washington.
  5. Spokane Valley Local Assistance Programs, Washington.

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