Federal Way

Local offices in Federal Way

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

• State office

  Federal Way Community Services Office

  616 S 348th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistance applicationsApply for food or cash benefits, complete an eligibility interview, or submit benefit documents.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• Human services · City office

  Community Services (Human Services)

  33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsFind local agencies that may help with rent, utilities, food, shelter, and other needs.
  Call 253-835-2651DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on federalwaywa.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Tax Rebate Program

  33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Help here

  • Utility tax rebatesEligible Federal Way residents can apply for rebates on certain utility taxes they paid.Apply online
  Call 253-835-2506DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on federalwaywa.gov

• Local office · City office

  City Hall general information

  33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Help here

  • City information and department contactsCall City Hall to find the city department that can help with your question.
  Call 253-835-7000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on federalwaywa.gov

• State office

  Home and Community Services, Federal Way Office

  33810 Weyerhaeuser Way, Federal Way, WA 98001

  Help here

  • Long-term care servicesContact this office about state Home and Community Services for older adults and people who need long-term care.
  Call 206-341-7600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Federal Way Library

  34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Help here

  • Library services and programsUse library collections, computers, study spaces, and public programs.
  Call 253-838-3668DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kcls.org

• Library · Regional office

  Federal Way 320th Library

  848 S 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Help here

  • Library services and programsUse library collections, computers, study spaces, and public programs.
  Call 253-839-0257DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kcls.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks and Recreation Department

  876 S 333rd Street, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and activitiesFind recreation classes, sports, community center activities, and programs for older adults.
  Call 253-835-6910DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on federalwaywa.gov

City of Federal Way website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Church of the Good Shepherd Church

  Federal Way Community Caregiving Network

  0.8 miles from the center of Federal Way

  345 S 312th St, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Hours

  • Sat: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 253-661-0505DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Multi-Service Center

  Federal Way Food Bank

  1.1 miles from the center of Federal Way

  27614 Pacific Highway S, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Hours

  • Tue, Thu: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 253-838-6810DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Pacific Islander Community Association

  1.1 miles from the center of Federal Way

  33710 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Hours

  • Thu: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-686-5221DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Christian Faith Center

  Federal Way Community Caregiving Network

  1.6 miles from the center of Federal Way

  33645 20th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Hours

  • Mon: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 253-661-0505DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

  Federal Way Community Caregiving Network

  1.6 miles from the center of Federal Way

  30525 8th Ave S, Federal Way WA 98003

  Hours

  • Sat: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 253-661-0505DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Brooklake Church

  2.1 miles from the center of Federal Way

  629 S 356th St, Federal Way, WA 98003

  Hours

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

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 253-517-8198DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Federal Way

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

Job help near Federal Way

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Federal Way. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  WorkSource Auburn

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  5.7 miles away

  2707 I St NE, Auburn, WA 98002

  Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Call 253-804-1177DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Goodwill Milgard Work Opportunity Center

  Also helps young people

  7.2 miles away

  714 South 27th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

  Hours: M - F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

  Call 253-573-6577DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 15, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkSource Pierce County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  7.7 miles away

  2121 S. State Street, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98405

  Hours: Monday 9:00am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm

  Call 253-593-7300DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of King County

Federal Way 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