Poulsbo

Local offices in Poulsbo

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

• Human services · City office

  Poulsbo Housing, Health and Human Services Department

  200 NE Moe Street, Poulsbo, WA 98370

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsContact the department for information about local housing, health, and human service resources.
  Call 360-394-9794DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poulsbo.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Poulsbo Utility Billing

  200 NE Moe Street, Poulsbo, WA 98370

  Help here

  • Utility bills and payment helpGet help with water, sewer, garbage, and storm drainage bills, payment options, and reduced rates for eligible seniors and people with disabilities.Apply online
  Call 360-394-9881DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poulsbo.gov

• Local office · State office

  Washington 211

  Help here

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

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

• Local office · City office

  Poulsbo City Hall

  200 NE Moe Street, Poulsbo, WA 98370

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the City Clerk for help with public records, city documents, and other city services.Read more
  Call 360-394-9880DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poulsbo.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Poulsbo Parks and Recreation

  19540 Front Street, Poulsbo, WA 98370

  Help here

  • Recreation and senior programsFind recreation classes, activities, events, and programs for seniors.Read more
  Call 360-779-9898DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poulsbo.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Kitsap Regional Library, Poulsbo

  700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library to borrow books and other materials and get help with library services.
  Call 360-447-5450DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Poulsbo website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Shoreline Food Bank

  Hopelink

  13 miles from the center of Poulsbo

  17837 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

  Hours

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

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-440-7300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  St Paul's United Church of Christ

  Edible Hope Kitchen

  13 miles from the center of Poulsbo

  6512 12th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98177

  Hours

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

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-784-3119DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market · also food pantry

  Ballard Food Bank

  14 miles from the center of Poulsbo

  1400 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 3:45 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 6:45 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1:45 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 6:45 PM

  Who can come: Anyone living in Seattle

  Call 206-789-7800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Kindness Cafe

  Ballard Food Bank

  14 miles from the center of Poulsbo

  1400 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 3 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone living in Seattle

  Call 206-789-7800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church

  14 miles from the center of Poulsbo

  722 N 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98133

  Hours

  • Tue: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-363-4319DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Greenwood Food Bank

  The Salvation Army Seattle Temple Corps

  14 miles from the center of Poulsbo

  9501 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

  Hours

  • Tue4 PM to 6 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM

  What to bring: Every individual must be present to pick up their own food. Bring your own bags.

  Call 206-783-1225DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on seattletemple.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Poulsbo

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

Job help near Poulsbo

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 Poulsbo. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  WorkSource Kitsap County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6 miles away

  3120 NW Randall Way, Silverdale, WA 98383

  Hours: M-Th, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  Call 360-516-1001 Ext. 7DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkSource North Seattle

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  15 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

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkSource Connection Site Downtown Seattle

  17 miles away

  2024 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

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

  Call 206-436-8600, Press "2" for Worksource OperatorDirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 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 Kitsap County

Poulsbo is in Kitsap County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Kitsap County Division of Child Support Field Office

  4710 Auto Center Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98312

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and your case.
  Call 360-405-7800DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Bremerton Community Services Office

  4710 Auto Center Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98312

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Kitsap County Department of Human Services

  Help here

  • Housing and homelessness planningGet information about county housing and homelessness programs and help finding local housing services.Read more
  • Veterans Assistance FundGet information about emergency assistance for eligible veterans and their families.Apply onlineRead more
  • Behavioral health resourcesFind local mental health and substance use services and crisis support.
  Call 360-337-5750Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Kitsap

  2244 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale, WA 98383

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for affordable rental housing or learn about homeownership assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 360-535-6100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Kitsap Public Health District

  345 6th Street, Suite 300, Bremerton, WA 98337

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, health concerns, and other public health programs.
  Call 360-728-2235DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Kitsap County Courthouse Facilitator

  614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366

  Help here

  • Family law self-helpGet procedural help with family law forms and cases if you are representing yourself.
  Call 360-337-7164DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Kitsap 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