Elma
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Local offices in Elma
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Elma City Hall
202 W. Main St., Elma, WA 98541
Help here
- City services and utility billingContact City Hall for utility billing and help with city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelma.com
Older adults · City office
Elma Senior Citizen Center
Help here
- Meals and senior activitiesOlder residents can have lunch at the center, ask about Meals on Wheels, and join activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelma.com
Library · Regional office
Elma Timberland Library
119 N. 1st Street, Elma, WA 98541
Help here
- Library servicesGet books, use computers and Wi-Fi, print documents, and attend library events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Elma first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Vashon Maury Community Food Bank
53 miles from the center of Elma10030 SW 210th St, #4, Vashon, WA 98070
Hours
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry · also free meals
Alimentando al Pueblo
59 miles from the center of Elma15003 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
White Center Food Bank
61 miles from the center of Elma10016 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.
Listed on whitecenterfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry · also free meals
Salvation Army White Center
Salvation Army
61 miles from the center of Elma9050 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
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
West Seattle Food Bank
61 miles from the center of Elma3419 SW Morgan St, Seattle, WA 98126
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 2 PM
- Wed12 PM to 7 PM
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
What to bring: No appointment needed.
Listed on westseattlefoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
First United Methodist Church of Seattle
65 miles from the center of Elma180 Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98109
Hours
- Sun: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Elma
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
Coastal Community Action Program
101 E. Market Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grays Harbor County
Elma is in Grays Harbor County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Grays Harbor County Public Health WIC
2109 Sumner Avenue, Aberdeen, WA 98520
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food supportEligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five can get healthy food benefits, nutrition advice, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthygh.org
State office
Aberdeen Community Services Office
415 W Wishkah St, Aberdeen, WA 98520
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for state food and cash assistance and get help with housing-related benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.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
Grays Harbor County Environmental Health
100 W Broadway, Suite 31, Montesano, WA 98563
Help here
- Environmental health guidance and permitsGet help with food safety, drinking water, septic systems, and environmental health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on graysharbor.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Grays Harbor County Superior Court Legal Self-Help Center
102 W Broadway Ave, Montesano, WA 98563
Help here
- Legal self-helpPeople without a lawyer can get limited help with family law, protection orders, guardianships, and other court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on graysharbor.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging & Adult Services of Coastal Washington, Aberdeen Office
2700 Simpson Avenue, Suite 205, Aberdeen, WA 98520
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local support and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coastaladultservices.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 877-211-9274 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988