Covington

Local offices in Covington

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Covington Water District

  18631 SE 300th Place, Covington, WA 98042

  Help here

  • Water service and billingGet help with water service, pay a water bill, or ask about discounts and bill assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 253-631-0565DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on covingtonwaterwa.gov

• Local office · State office

  Washington 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org

• Local office · City office

  Covington City Hall

  16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100, Covington, WA 98042

  Help here

  • City services and informationGet help with city services, permits, public records, and city questions.
  Call 253-480-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on covingtonwa.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Covington Library

  27100 164th Avenue SE, Covington, WA 98042

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use computers and printers, and attend library programs.
  Call 253-630-8761DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcls.org

City of Covington, Washington website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Real Life Church

  The Storehouse, Covington Food Bank

  0.1 miles from the center of Covington

  26201 180th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042

  Hours

  • Mon, Fri, Sat: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 253-631-3038DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Birch Creek Apartment

  Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services

  3.1 miles from the center of Covington

  27360 129th Place S, Kent, WA 98030

  Hours

  • Mon: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 253-520-3550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Maple Valley Food Bank

  Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services

  4.3 miles from the center of Covington

  21415 Renton-Maple Valley Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038

  Hours

  • Tue, Wed: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 425-432-8633DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Pantry of Hope

  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  4.4 miles from the center of Covington

  10828 SE 248th St, Kent, WA 98030

  Hours

  • Fri: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Kent

  Living Well Kent

  4.7 miles from the center of Covington

  24604 104th Ave SE, Suite 102, Kent, WA 98030

  Hours

  • Mon, Wed: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 253-277-3143DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Auburn Food Bank

  5.9 miles from the center of Covington

  2804 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002

  Hours

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

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 253-833-8925DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Covington

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

Offices for all of King County

Covington 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