Burien

Local offices in Burien

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · City office

  City of Burien Human Services Division

  400 SW 152nd St, Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166

  Help here

  • Human services referralsCall to find local help with health and human service needs.
  • Utility bill assistance informationContact the division for information about programs that may help with utility bills.Read more
  Call 206-241-4647DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burienwa.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Burien Library

  400 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA 98166

  Help here

  • Library services and programsUse the library's collections, computers, printing, study spaces, and free programs.
  Call 206-243-3490DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kcls.org

• Local office · City office

  Burien City Hall

  400 SW 152nd St, Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166

  Help here

  • City customer serviceCall City Hall with questions about city services or report a local issue.
  • Utility Tax Relief ProgramEligible Burien residents can apply for rebates on certain utility taxes.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 206-241-4647DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burienwa.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

  14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind and register for recreation programs and activities in Burien.
  • Senior wellness resourcesFind fitness and wellness resources for older adults.Read more
  Call 206-988-3700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burienwa.gov

City of Burien website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Burien first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Praisealujah

  0.5 miles from the center of Burien

  13609 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98168

  Hours

  • Sun: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-251-8971DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry · also free meals

  Alimentando al Pueblo

  0.6 miles from the center of Burien

  15003 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-636-9575DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Riverton Park United Methodist Church

  Tukwila Pantry

  2.5 miles from the center of Burien

  3118 S 140th St, Tukwila, Washington 98168, United States

  Hours

  • Tue, Thu, Sat: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-431-8293DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  White Center Food Bank

  2.6 miles from the center of Burien

  10016 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 2 PM. Seniors age 60 and older
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: All Washington residents

  What to bring: Visits are by appointment. New customers must register in person. Seniors age 60 and older have a separate Thursday distribution.

  Call 206-762-2848DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on whitecenterfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Church By the Side of the Road

  Church By The Side Of The Road

  2.7 miles from the center of Burien

  3455 S 148th St, Tukwila, WA 98168

  Hours

  • Tue: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-243-5024DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry · also free meals

  Salvation Army White Center

  Salvation Army

  3.2 miles from the center of Burien

  9050 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

  Hours

  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Food bank: anyone. Meals: adults 60 and older

  Call 206-767-3150DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Burien

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of King County

Burien is in King County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Kent Public Health Center WIC

  25742 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 206-477-6950DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kingcounty.gov

• State office

  King North Community Services Office

  9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or manage state food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• State office

  King South Community Services Office

  1313 W Meeker St., Kent, WA 98032

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or manage state food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• State office

  King Eastside Community Services Office

  805 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or manage state food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• State office

  Federal Way Community Services Office

  616 S 348th St., Federal Way, WA 98003

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or manage state food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• Human services · County office

  King County Department of Community and Human Services

  401 5th Ave., Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104

  Help here

  • Community and human services informationFind information about county funded housing, behavioral health, youth, veteran, and other community services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kingcounty.gov

Everything in King County

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