Pasco
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Local offices in Pasco
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
DSHS Mobile Community Services Office in Pasco
Location varies by scheduled visit in Pasco
Help here
- Food and cash assistance applicationsAt scheduled Pasco visits, residents can apply for food and cash assistance and get help with benefit changes.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Human services · City office
Pasco Community and Economic Development CDBG
525 N. 3rd Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301
Help here
- Housing and hardship assistance informationCity staff can explain housing programs and direct residents to hardship assistance applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasco-wa.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County
2505 W. Lewis Street, Pasco, WA 99301
Help here
- Public and affordable housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and other housing programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasco-wa.gov
Utilities · City office
Pasco Utility Billing
525 N. 3rd Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301
Help here
- Utility bills and bill assistanceStaff can help with city utility bills, payment plans, and information about assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasco-wa.gov
Older adults · City office
First Avenue Center
505 N. 1st Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301
Help here
- Senior activities and supportThe center offers activities, programs, and support for seniors and other residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasco-wa.gov
Local office · City office
Pasco City Hall Customer Service
525 N. 3rd Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301
Help here
- City service requestsAskPasco lets residents report issues and request city services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasco-wa.gov
Library · Regional office
Mid-Columbia Libraries Pasco Branch
1320 W. Hopkins St., Pasco, WA 99301
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and use public computers, printing, Wi-Fi, and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on midcolumbialibraries.org
Library · Regional office
Mid-Columbia Libraries West Pasco Branch
7525 Wrigley Dr., Pasco, WA 99301
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and use public computers, printing, Wi-Fi, and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on midcolumbialibraries.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Pasco Parks and Recreation
525 N. 3rd Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can get information about city recreation programs, activities, and facilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pasco-wa.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pasco
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
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
1234 E. Front Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
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
Benton Franklin Community Action Committee
720 West Court Street, Pasco, WA 99301-4178
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Franklin County
Pasco is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Benton Franklin Health District WIC, Pasco Clinic
412 W. Clark Street, Pasco, WA 99301
Help here
- WICEligible families can get food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bfhd.wa.gov
Child support · County office
Franklin County Child Support Division
Help here
- Child support case helpGet help with establishing paternity, changing a support order, or enforcing an order.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountywa.gov
State office · State office
Washington State DSHS Kennewick Community Services Office
6909 Crosswind Boulevard, Kennewick, WA 99336
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, and related public benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Public health · Regional office
Benton Franklin Health District
412 W. Clark Street, Pasco, WA 99301
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health district for local health programs, immunizations, and health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bfhd.wa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, Benton and Franklin County services
Help here
- Aging and disability information and referralsOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can call for information and help finding services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on altcwashington.com
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- WA 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.
Call 988Text 988