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Local offices in Spokane
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State office · State office
Spokane Maple Community Services Office
1313 N Maple St, Spokane, WA 99201
Help here
- State benefitsResidents can visit this DSHS office for help with state food, cash, and medical benefit services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Human services · City office
Community, Housing, and Human Services
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
Help here
- Housing and human services informationContact the department for information about city housing and human services programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on my.spokanecity.org
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
Housing authority · Regional office
Spokane Housing Authority
25 W Nora Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Help here
- Housing assistanceResidents can contact the authority about its rental assistance and housing programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spokanehousing.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
Help here
- U-Help utility bill assistanceLow-income residents can call SNAP to ask about one-time help with city utility bills.
- Utility bill payment plansCustomers can ask the city about interest-free plans to catch up on utility bills.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on my.spokanecity.org
Local office · City office
My Spokane 311
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
Help here
- City customer serviceCall 311 for help with city services, utility bills, street problems, and other city questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on my.spokanecity.org
State office · State office
Home and Community Services, Spokane Office
1330 N Washington St, Suite 3000, Spokane, WA 99201
Help here
- Long-term care servicesResidents can contact this office for long-term care assessments and support options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office · State office
Spokane Driver Licensing Office
9107 N Country Homes Blvd, Spokane, WA 99218
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsResidents can apply for or renew a driver license or state ID at a driver licensing office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.wa.gov
Library · City office
Spokane Public Library
906 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Help here
- Library resources and programsResidents can use free books, digital resources, computers, events, and meeting rooms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spokanelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can find and register for city classes, camps, sports, and outdoor activities.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on my.spokanecity.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Spokane
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
Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners
3102 West Fort Wright Drive, Spokane, WA 99224
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Spokane County
Spokane is in Spokane County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Spokane Regional Health District WIC
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children, pregnant people, and new parents get food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on srhd.org
Child support · State office
Spokane Child Support Office
1608 W Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
Help here
- Child support case helpContact the office for help with your child support case and the documents you need to discuss it.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office · State office
Spokane Maple Community Services Office
1313 N Maple Street, Suite 104, Spokane, WA 99201
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for food or cash benefits, complete an eligibility interview, or report a change.Apply online
- Benefit documents and EBT cardsBring benefit applications or documents to the office, or pick up an EBT card during pickup hours.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office · State office
Spokane Trent Community Services Office
8517 E Trent Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for food or cash benefits, complete an eligibility interview, or report a change.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Spokane Housing Authority
25 W Nora Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority for help with its housing programs and client services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spokanehousing.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.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.
- 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
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988