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Local offices in Bainbridge Island
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Bainbridge Island Utility Billing
280 Madison Avenue N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Help here
- Water and sewer billsAsk questions about city water and sewer bills, start or stop service, or make a payment.Apply online
- Low-income utility discountEligible city utility customers can apply for a discount on water, sewer, and stormwater charges.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bainbridgewa.gov
Local office · City office
Bainbridge Island City Hall
280 Madison Avenue N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Help here
- City servicesGet help with city departments and pay city fees at City Hall.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bainbridgewa.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Bainbridge Island Senior & Community Center
370 Brien Avenue SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Help here
- Senior and community programsFind social activities, recreation, learning programs, and information for older adults and the community.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on biseniorcenter.org
Library · Regional office
Kitsap Regional Library, Bainbridge Island
1270 Madison Avenue N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library resources and programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on krl.org
City of Bainbridge Island website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bainbridge Island first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market · also food pantry
Ballard Food Bank
6.4 miles from the center of Bainbridge Island1400 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 3:45 PM
- Tue10 AM to 6:45 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1:45 PM
- Thu10 AM to 6:45 PM
Who can come: Anyone living in Seattle
Listed on ballardfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Kindness Cafe
Ballard Food Bank
6.4 miles from the center of Bainbridge Island1400 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 3 PM
- Tue10 AM to 6 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1:30 PM
- Thu10 AM to 6 PM
Who can come: Anyone living in Seattle
Listed on ballardfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St Paul's United Church of Christ
Edible Hope Kitchen
6.6 miles from the center of Bainbridge Island6512 12th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98177
Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry · also free meals
Queen Anne Food Bank at Sacred Heart
7.3 miles from the center of Bainbridge Island232 Warren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Hours
- Thu1 PM to 2:30 PM
Who can come: ZIP codes 98101, 98109, 98119, and 98121
Listed on seattlefoodcommittee.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Phinney Neighborhood Association Hot Meal Program
Phinney Neighborhood Association
7.4 miles from the center of Bainbridge Island5515 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Hours
- Mon4 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Tue4 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
Who can come: All are welcome
Listed on phinneycenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
First United Methodist Church of Seattle
7.4 miles from the center of Bainbridge Island180 Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98109
Hours
- Sun: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bainbridge Island
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Lifeline
815 South 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98108
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Northwest Justice Project
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Kitsap Community Resources
845 8th St., Bremerton, WA 98337-1517
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Bainbridge Island
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Bainbridge Island. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkSource Connection Site Downtown Seattle
8 miles away
2024 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
American Job Center
WorkSource North Seattle
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
8.4 miles away
9600 College Way North, Opportunity Center for Employment & Education, Seattle, WA 98103
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fri 9-5pm, Closed State Holidays
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
American Job Center
WorkSource Kitsap County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
8.6 miles away
3120 NW Randall Way, Silverdale, WA 98383
Hours: M-Th, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Washington
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Olympic Workforce Development Council
614 Division St., MS23, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Workforce board
Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
128 10th Avenue SW, Floor 6, PO Box 43105 (98504-3105), Olympia, WA 98501
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Kitsap County
Bainbridge Island is in Kitsap County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Kitsap County Division of Child Support Field Office
4710 Auto Center Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98312
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and your case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office
Bremerton Community Services Office
4710 Auto Center Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98312
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Human services · County office
Kitsap County Department of Human Services
Help here
- Housing and homelessness planningGet information about county housing and homelessness programs and help finding local housing services.Read more
- Veterans Assistance FundGet information about emergency assistance for eligible veterans and their families.Apply onlineRead more
- Behavioral health resourcesFind local mental health and substance use services and crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsap.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Kitsap
2244 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale, WA 98383
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for affordable rental housing or learn about homeownership assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingkitsap.org
Local office · State office
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Public health · Regional office
Kitsap Public Health District
345 6th Street, Suite 300, Bremerton, WA 98337
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, health concerns, and other public health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsappublichealth.org
Washington programs by kind of help
These are run by Washington and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-9274 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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