Ellensburg
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Local offices in Ellensburg
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Ellensburg Branch Community Services Office
1100 W. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical benefitsApply for food, cash, and medical assistance or get help with your benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Account Services
501 N. Anderson St., Ellensburg, WA 98926
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpPay city utility bills, ask billing questions, and discuss payment arrangements.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellensburgwa.gov
Older adults · City office
Adult Activity Center
506 S. Pine St., Ellensburg, WA 98926
Help here
- Activities for adults 50 and olderJoin recreation, wellness, arts, and social activities for adults age 50 and older.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellensburgwa.gov
Library · City office
Ellensburg Public Library
209 N. Ruby St., Ellensburg, WA 98926
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, and use library resources.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellensburgwa.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
501 N. Anderson St., Ellensburg, WA 98926
Help here
- City information and servicesGet help finding city departments, services, and public information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellensburgwa.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Hal Holmes Community Center
209 N. Ruby St., Ellensburg, WA 98926
Help here
- Community center facility rentalsAsk about reserving rooms for community meetings and events.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellensburgwa.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Ellensburg first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Skykomish
62 miles from the center of Ellensburg108 W Old Cascade Hwy, Skykomish, WA 98288
Hours
- Fri: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ellensburg
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
HopeSource
700 E. Mountain View Avenue, Suite 501, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kittitas County
Ellensburg is in Kittitas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
DSHS Ellensburg Branch Community Services Office
1100 W University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical benefitsGet information about applying for state food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Community Health of Central Washington WIC
607 E Mountain View Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportCall to ask about WIC food and nutrition support and to schedule an appointment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chcw.org
Human services · County office
Kittitas County Public Health Human Services Division
507 N Nanum St Suite 102, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Help here
- Human services connectionsGet connected to local help with mental health, substance use, homelessness, affordable housing, and developmental disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.kittitas.wa.us
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 · County office
Kittitas County Public Health
507 N Nanum St Suite 102, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with immunizations, communicable diseases, food safety, drinking water, septic systems, and birth or death records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.kittitas.wa.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Kittitas County Courts
205 W 5th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887
Help here
- Court forms and process informationFind court forms, rules, calendars, and information about court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.kittitas.wa.us
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