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Local offices in Wilkeson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Wilkeson Town Office
540 Church St, Wilkeson, WA 98396
Help here
- Town office servicesContact the town office for help with town government services.
- Water and sewer utilitiesContact the town about water and sewer service and bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwilkeson.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Wilkeson first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry · also free meals
Algona/Pacific Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center
Algona/Pacific Food Pantry
14 miles from the center of Wilkeson603 3rd Ave SE, Pacific, WA 98047
Hours
- Tue: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Help Northwest
15 miles from the center of Wilkeson404 22nd St SE, #D, Auburn, WA 98002
Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry · also free meals
Auburn
Messiah Lutheran Church
17 miles from the center of Wilkeson410 H St NE, Auburn, WA 98002
Hours
- Wed, Thu, Sun: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Overcomer Food Bank
Overcomer Covenant Church
17 miles from the center of Wilkeson2808 S 354th Ln, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Auburn Food Bank
18 miles from the center of Wilkeson2804 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002
Hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Brooklake Church
18 miles from the center of Wilkeson629 S 356th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wilkeson
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Lifeline
815 South 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98108
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Northwest Justice Project
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Pierce County Department of Human Services
3602 Pacific Avenue, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98418
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pierce County
Wilkeson is in Pierce County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Pierce North Community Services Office
1949 S. State St., Tacoma, WA 98405
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsResidents can apply for food or cash benefits, complete interviews, and submit documents at this office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office
Pierce South Community Services Office
1301 E. 72nd St., Tacoma, WA 98404
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsResidents can apply for food or cash benefits, complete interviews, and submit documents at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Pierce County Housing Authority
11515 Canyon Rd. E, Puyallup, WA 98373
Help here
- Housing assistanceThe housing authority provides public housing and housing choice voucher assistance to eligible residents outside Tacoma city limits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pchawa.org
Local office · State office
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Public health · Regional office
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
3629 S. D St., Tacoma, WA 98418
Help here
- Public health and family health servicesThe health department offers public health information, family health services, and connections to WIC and other resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tpchd.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Pierce One-Stop
2121 S. State St., Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98405
Help here
- Job search and training supportJob seekers can get help with job searches, training, workshops, and referrals to employment services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worksource-pierce.org
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
Talk to a person
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-9274 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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