Renton

Local offices in Renton

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

• State office

  Renton Community Services Office

  500 SW 7th St, Suite B, Renton, WA 98057

  Help here

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

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Renton Housing Authority

  2900 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056

  Help here

  • Public housing and voucher informationContact the authority for information about its housing programs and application status.Apply online
  Call 425-226-1850DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing

  1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057

  Help here

  • Reduced utility ratesEligible low-income seniors and disabled residents can apply for reduced city utility rates.Apply online
  Call 425-430-6852DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · City office

  City of Renton Human Services

  1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057

  Help here

  • Local resource referralsCall for help finding local services and referrals.
  • Housing repair assistanceEligible Renton homeowners can apply for help with minor home repairs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 425-430-6650DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center

  211 Burnett Ave N, Renton, WA 98057

  Help here

  • Senior programs and activitiesOlder adults can find classes, activities, meals, and other programs at the center.
  Call 425-430-6633DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Renton Responds and Customer Service

  1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057

  Help here

  • General city helpContact the city for help with general questions and non-emergency requests.Apply online
  Call 425-430-6400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Renton Library

  100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA 98057

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials and use library programs and services.
  Call 425-226-6043DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Renton Parks and Recreation

  Help here

  • Recreation programsResidents can find and register for city recreation programs and events.Apply online
  Call 425-430-6600Website

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

City of Renton website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  The Salvation Army Renton Corps Community Center

  Salvation Army of Renton Community Supper

  0.7 miles from the center of Renton

  720 S Tobin St, Renton, WA 98057

  Hours

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

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 425-255-5974DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry · also free meals

  Iu Mien American Association (IMAA)

  0.7 miles from the center of Renton

  126 Logan Ave S, Renton, WA 98057

  Hours

  • Fri: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-723-6834DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry · also free meals

  Salvation Army Renton/Rotary Food Bank

  Salvation Army

  1 mile from the center of Renton

  206 S Tobin St, Renton, WA 98057

  Hours

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

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 425-255-5969DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  REACH Meal Coalition

  1.2 miles from the center of Renton

  419 S 2nd St, Suite 1, Renton, WA 98057

  Hours

  • Sat: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 425-277-7582DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Freedom Church of Seattle

  Praisealujah

  2 miles from the center of Renton

  7817 S 125th St, Seattle, WA 98178

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Who can come: Anyone

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Restore and Repair Outreach

  2.2 miles from the center of Renton

  12629 Renton Ave S Suite F, Seattle, WA 98178

  Hours

  • Wed, Fri: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-650-9649DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Renton

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

Job help near Renton

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.

• Youth and reentry program

  YouthSource

  For young people

  1 mile away

  3000 NE 4th Street, Renton, WA 98056

  Call 206-901-7905DirectionsWebsite

These are the closest to Renton.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkSource Bellevue College- WorkSource Connection Site

  7.7 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 · Affiliate center

  WorkSource Rainier

  Also helps young people

  8.6 miles away

  2531 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144-5328

  Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (As of 10/1/2022)

  Call 206-721-6018DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkSource Auburn

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  10 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

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

Renton 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