Oakesdale

Local offices in Oakesdale

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  105 1st St, Oakesdale, WA 99158

  Help here

  • Town services and utility billingContact Town Hall about town services, water and sewer service, and utility bills.
  Call 509-285-4020DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Oakesdale Library

  102 E Steptoe Ave, Oakesdale, WA 99158

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, services, and programs.
  Call 509-285-4310DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Oakesdale website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Southside Christian Church Food Pantry

  Southside Christian Church

  35 miles from the center of Oakesdale

  2934 E 27th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223

  Hours

  • Sat10:30 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: All people

  What to bring: No documentation required.

  Call 509-535-2301DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on southsidespokane.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach at East Central Community Center Food Bank

  Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach at East Central Community Center

  36 miles from the center of Oakesdale

  500 S. Stone Street, Spokane, WA 99202

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed 12:00 to 13:00
  • Wed10 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed 12:00 to 13:00
  • Thu10 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed 12:00 to 13:00
  • Fri10 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed 12:00 to 13:00

  Who can come: Clients in any ZIP code may visit once a week.

  What to bring: Bring a state ID and proof of address for yearly recertification.

  Call 509-868-0856DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on my.spokanecity.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Calvary Baptist Church Soup Kitchen

  Calvary Baptist Church

  37 miles from the center of Oakesdale

  203 E. 3rd Street, Spokane, WA 99202

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM
  Call 509-747-8793DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on calvarybaptistchurchspokane.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  SAN Market Pantry

  Spokane AIDS Network

  37 miles from the center of Oakesdale

  715 E. Sprague Ave, Suite 115, Spokane, WA 99202

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 2 PM. Open to the public

  Who can come: People in the PLWHA and LGBTQIA+ communities; open to the public on Fridays

  Call 509-844-1758DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sannw.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Food Center

  Our Place Community Outreach

  38 miles from the center of Oakesdale

  1509 W College Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

  Hours

  • Wed3:30 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 12:30 PM (last of the month). Last Saturday of each month

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: No ID or documentation required. Bring a bag or box.

  Call 509-326-7267DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ourplacespokane.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Off-Broadway Lighthouse Food Bank

  Off-Broadway Lighthouse

  38 miles from the center of Oakesdale

  2225 W. Mallon, Spokane, WA 99201

  Hours

  • Mon2 PM to 4 PM

  What to bring: No ID required.

  Call 509-998-2630DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on offbroadwaylighthouse.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Oakesdale

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

Job help near Oakesdale

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 Oakesdale. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkSource Pullman

  Also helps young people

  27 miles away

  1615 NE Eastgate Blvd. Building 1, Suite 101A, Pullman, WA 99163

  Hours: M-F 8-5

  Call 509-339-7410DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 15, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Next Generation Zone

  Also helps young people

  37 miles away

  901 East 2nd Avenue, Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99202

  Hours: Mon-Thursday 9am to 4:30pm and Fridays 9am-12pm

  Call 509-340-7800DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest

  Also helps young people

  37 miles away

  130 East Third Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  Call 509-838-4246DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 15, 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 Whitman County

Oakesdale is in Whitman County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Colfax Community Services Office

  418 S Main Street, Suite 1, Colfax, WA 99111

  Help here

  • Food and cash benefitsApply for or manage food and cash benefits and submit documents in person.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Whitman County Public Health

  310 N Main Street, Suite 108, Colfax, WA 99111

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, immunizations, vital records, and help with health and safety concerns.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 509-397-6280DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Whitman County Behavioral Health Crisis Line

  Help here

  • Behavioral health crisis supportCall the 24-hour crisis line for urgent mental health or substance use support in Whitman County.
  Call 888-544-9986Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Whitman County Superior Court Family Law Facilitator

  400 N Main Street, Suite 210, Colfax, WA 99111

  Help here

  • Family law court forms assistanceThe family law facilitator helps people without lawyers prepare and format family law and guardianship court papers.
  Call 509-397-6244DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
  Call 509-960-7281Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Whitman County Veteran Services Officer

  111 Upton Street, Colfax, WA 99111

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceA county veteran service officer can help veterans and their families understand benefits and file claims.
  Call 509-397-5246DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Whitman 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