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FOOD RESOURCES

RED BAG PANTRIES

Red Bag Pantries (RBPs) are small food closets where anyone in need can find food without discrimination or questions. Many people cannot get to the food bank when it is open, so RBPs have been established for public use in the following locations:

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  • Anacortes Fire Department

  • Anacortes Police Department

  • Anacortes Public Library

  • Anacortes Senior Activity Center

  • Cap Sante High School

 

These RBPs are stocked regularly with food by our volunteers. They are not donation shelves. Please do not leave donations on these shelves, as we must first check all food before we put it out into the community.

 

We partner with Anacortes Public Library and Anacortes Family Center (AFC) to make emergency food boxes available to those in need. If you need an emergency food box, call 360-399-6463. The front desk at the library has some available or email Heather@AnacortesFamily.org to pick up from the AFC.

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Community pantries have been set up by community members on Guemes Island. ASG is happy to provide food support for that pantry. 

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FOOD RESOURCES

If you are in Anacortes and need assistance, you can contact the following agencies.

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Dial 2-1-1 to be connected to a community resource specialist to find services and resources in your local community. All calls are free and confidential. â€‹

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The Salvation Army Food Bank (3001 R Ave)

Open M/W 1:10–3:30 p.m.

Frequency 1x a month (no appointment necessary). Government commodities are on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

 

Helping Hands Food Bank

Tuesdays 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Anacortes Christian Church lot (1211 M Ave)

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St Vincent DePaul (4001 Saint Mary’s Dr)

Open Fridays 10–11 a.m. (no fresh foods)

Frequency: 2x month

 

Meals:

  • Anacortes Senior Center (1701 22nd St)

    • Meals offered M–F, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (by donation)

  • Westminster Presbyterian Church (1300 9th St)

    • Dinner at the Brick (free hot dinner) Sunday nights, 4:30–5 p.m. 

  • First Baptist Church (2717 J Ave)

    • Community dinner every Thursday night, 5:30–6:30 p.m.; clothes pantry 2nd–4th Thursdays, 3:30–6 p.m.

  • Meals On Wheels 360-419-3401

    • Meals on Wheels is a nationwide program that provides older Americans with nutritious meals and safety checks at little to no cost. Visit their website for more information.

Shelter:

  • Anacortes Human Resources Coalition (AHSC) 360-399-6190

  • Anacortes Housing Authorities (3001 R Ave). Subsidized, low-income housing. Application required. It usually involves a lengthy wait period, but it is still a viable option to apply for.

  • Anacortes Family Center 360-293-2993. Serving women and children first, then families.

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Emergency Shelter:

  • Emergency Shelter List: Washington State by city â€‹ 

  • Salvation Army: 3001 R Ave, 360-293-6682. Call for an appointment. A two-night hotel voucher (once every 6 months), if available.

  • Anacortes Family Center: 2702 Commercial Ave, 360-519-4069. Hotel Voucher Hotline for families. Call for an appointment; leave only one message.

  • Community Action: 360-416-7585. Walk-in, 330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon. Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

  • Friendship House for men: 1008 S 3rd St, Mount Vernon, 360-336-2135

  • Friendship House for women (and children): 922 S 3rd St, Mount Vernon, 360-336-2418

  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-336-9591

  • Whatcom County Opportunity Council - Bellingham

  • Island County Opportunity Council: 1791 NE 1st Ave, Oak Harbor, 360-679-6577, M–F, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

  • Whidbey Homeless Coalition: 360-900-3077

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