Burlington
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Local offices in Burlington
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of Skagit County
1650 Port Drive, Burlington, WA 98233
Help here
- Affordable housing and Section 8 waitlistsGet help with affordable housing applications and the Section 8 waitlist.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on skagitcountyha.org
Utilities · City office
City of Burlington Utility Billing
833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington, WA 98233
Help here
- Sewer utility billsPay your city utility bill or ask for help with your account or bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on burlingtonwa.gov
Local office · City office
Burlington City Hall
833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington, WA 98233
Help here
- City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and finding city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on burlingtonwa.gov
Older adults · County office
Burlington Senior Center
1011 Greenleaf Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233
Help here
- Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can join programs and have a nutritious lunch at the center.
- Meals on WheelsThe county provides meal delivery for seniors who cannot leave home or have trouble preparing food.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on burlingtonwa.gov
Library · City office
Burlington Public Library
820 E. Washington Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233
Help here
- Library cards, books, and public resourcesGet a library card, borrow materials, and use library resources and programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on burlingtonwa.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Burlington first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Community Resource Network
39 miles from the center of Burlington604 Ave C E, Snohomish, WA 98290
Hours
- Mon, Wed: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Resource Network
42 miles from the center of Burlington14616 35th Ave SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012
Hours
- Mon: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Kenmore Food Bank
Cedar Park Kenmore Church
49 miles from the center of Burlington18737 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
Hours
- Mon: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Shoreline Food Bank
Hopelink
49 miles from the center of Burlington17837 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
UW Bothell/Cascadia College
Hopelink
49 miles from the center of Burlington18115 Campus Way NE, Building CC2, Bothell, WA 98011
Hours
- Thu: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Kenmore Community Church
Hopelink
49 miles from the center of Burlington7504 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore, WA 98028
Hours
- Thu: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Burlington
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
Community Action of Skagit County
330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Skagit County
Burlington is in Skagit County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Mount Vernon Community Services Office
900 E. College Way, Suite 100, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Help here
- Benefits applications and case helpApply for or get help with food and cash benefits, report changes, and submit documents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Human services · County office
Skagit County Community Services
301 Valley Mall Way, Suite 110, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Help here
- Housing and homelessness servicesFind housing and homelessness programs and learn how to access local help.Read more
- Behavioral health resourcesFind local mental health and substance use treatment resources.
- Veteran servicesSchedule an appointment for help with veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on skagitcountywa.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Public health · County office
Skagit County Public Health
301 Valley Mall Way, Suite 110, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, immunizations, and help with child and family health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on skagitcountywa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Skagit County Law Library
205 W. Kincaid Street, Room 104, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Help here
- Legal researchUse legal research resources at the county law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on skagitcountywa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Regional Council
1650 Port Drive, Burlington, WA 98233
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceGet information about services that can help older adults and people with disabilities live at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwrcwa.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988