Cheney
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Local offices in Cheney
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Community action · Nonprofit
Cheney Outreach Center
616 3rd Street, Cheney, WA 99004
Help here
- Emergency bill and rent helpEligible residents can ask about help with utility bills, rent, prescriptions, bus passes, and gas vouchers.
- Recreation scholarships and children’s programsFamilies can ask about recreation scholarships, school supplies, and gifts for children.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcheney.org
Local office · City office
Cheney City Hall
609 2nd Street, Cheney, WA 99004
Help here
- City government informationCall or visit City Hall for help reaching city departments and services.
- Utility service and billingStart or stop city electric, water, sewer, or garbage service, pay bills, and ask about payment arrangements.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcheney.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Cheney Parks & Recreation
615 4th Street, Cheney, WA 99004
Help here
- Recreation and senior activitiesFind recreation programs and activities for older adults through the city’s Parks & Recreation department.
- Community center programsAsk about city recreation programs and use of community facilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcheney.org
Library · Regional office
Cheney Community Library
610 1st Street, Cheney, WA 99004
Help here
- Public libraryVisit the library to use Spokane County Library District resources and services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcheney.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Cheney first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Off-Broadway Lighthouse Food Bank
Off-Broadway Lighthouse
14 miles from the center of Cheney2225 W. Mallon, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours
- Mon2 PM to 4 PM
What to bring: No ID required.
Listed on offbroadwaylighthouse.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Food Center
Our Place Community Outreach
14 miles from the center of Cheney1509 W College Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours
- Wed3:30 PM to 6 PM
- Thu10 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12:30 PM (last of the month). Last Saturday of each month
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: No ID or documentation required. Bring a bag or box.
Listed on ourplacespokane.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Southside Christian Church Food Pantry
Southside Christian Church
14 miles from the center of Cheney2934 E 27th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223
Hours
- Sat10:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: All people
What to bring: No documentation required.
Listed on southsidespokane.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Calvary Baptist Church Soup Kitchen
Calvary Baptist Church
14 miles from the center of Cheney203 E. 3rd Street, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on calvarybaptistchurchspokane.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
SAN Market Pantry
Spokane AIDS Network
14 miles from the center of Cheney715 E. Sprague Ave, Suite 115, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 2 PM. Open to the public
Who can come: People in the PLWHA and LGBTQIA+ communities; open to the public on Fridays
Listed on sannw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach at East Central Community Center Food Bank
Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach at East Central Community Center
15 miles from the center of Cheney500 S. Stone Street, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed 12:00 to 13:00
- Wed10 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed 12:00 to 13:00
- Thu10 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed 12:00 to 13:00
- Fri10 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed 12:00 to 13:00
Who can come: Clients in any ZIP code may visit once a week.
What to bring: Bring a state ID and proof of address for yearly recertification.
Listed on my.spokanecity.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cheney
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
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
1234 E. Front Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
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
Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners
3102 West Fort Wright Drive, Spokane, WA 99224
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Spokane County
Cheney is in Spokane County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Spokane Regional Health District WIC
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children, pregnant people, and new parents get food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on srhd.org
Child support · State office
Spokane Child Support Office
1608 W Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
Help here
- Child support case helpContact the office for help with your child support case and the documents you need to discuss it.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office
Spokane Maple Community Services Office
1313 N Maple Street, Suite 104, Spokane, WA 99201
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for food or cash benefits, complete an eligibility interview, or report a change.Apply online
- Benefit documents and EBT cardsBring benefit applications or documents to the office, or pick up an EBT card during pickup hours.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office
Spokane Trent Community Services Office
8517 E Trent Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for food or cash benefits, complete an eligibility interview, or report a change.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Spokane Housing Authority
25 W Nora Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority for help with its housing programs and client services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on spokanehousing.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
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