Index

Local offices in Index

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

• 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
  Call 877-211-9274Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Index Town Hall

  511 Avenue A, Index, WA 98256

  Help here

  • Water utility billingPay your town water bill or ask the town about your water service.
  Call 360-793-2488DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ecode360.com

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Skykomish

  11 miles from the center of Index

  108 W Old Cascade Hwy, Skykomish, WA 98288

  Hours

  • Fri: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-399-2687DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ

  20 miles from the center of Index

  4851 Tolt Ave, Carnation, WA 98014

  Hours

  • Wed: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 425-333-4254DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Holy Innocents Church

  Holy Innocents Food Pantry

  20 miles from the center of Index

  26526 NE Cherry Valley Rd, Duvall, WA 98019

  Hours

  • Tue, Wed: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 425-788-1400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Sno-Valley Food Bank

  Hopelink

  20 miles from the center of Index

  31957 E Commercial St, Carnation, WA 98014

  Hours

  • Mon, Wed, Thu: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 425-333-4163DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Fall City United Methodist Church

  Fall City Community Food Pantry

  24 miles from the center of Index

  4326 337th Place SE, Fall City, WA 98024

  Hours

  • Wed: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 425-269-8098DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank

  25 miles from the center of Index

  122 E 3rd St, North Bend, WA 98045

  Hours

  • Tue, Wed, Thu: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 425-888-7832DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Index

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

Job help near Index

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 Index. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkSource Bellevue College- WorkSource Connection Site

  32 miles away

  3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bldg U304, Bellevue, WA 98007

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

  Call 425-564-4054DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 15, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkSource Everett

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 miles away

  728 134th Street SW, Suite 102, Everett, WA 98204

  Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed 8:00am-5:00pm; Thur 9:00am-5:00pm; Fri 8:00am-5:00pm Virtual Services and In-person services by appointment only

  Call 425-258-6300DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkSource North Seattle

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  38 miles away

  9600 College Way North, Opportunity Center for Employment & Education, Seattle, WA 98103

  Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fri 9-5pm, Closed State Holidays

  Call 206-440-2500 (Leave Message, Calls Returned Within 24 hours))DirectionsWebsite

  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 Snohomish County

Index is in Snohomish County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Volunteers of America Western Washington

  Help here

  • Community resources and assistanceContact the agency to find community resources and assistance available in Snohomish County.
  Call 425-259-3191Website

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

• Child support · State office

  Everett Child Support Office

  840 N Broadway, Everett, WA 98201

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with a child support case, including questions about paperwork and support orders.
  Call 425-438-4800DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Everett Community Services Office

  840 N Broadway, Everett, WA 98201

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceVisit or contact this state office about food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO)

  Help here

  • Rent assistance and affordable housingApply for rent assistance or learn about affordable housing options.Apply online
  Call 425-290-8499Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  North Sound 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Call 800-223-8145Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Snohomish County Health Department

  3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite Kee?

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county health information, services, and clinic resources.
  Call 425-339-5200DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Snohomish 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