Family Services at Anacortes Corps Community Center

Our food bank partners with community members, other non-profits groups, and support
from the region to bring food and financial help to those who are struggling to make ends meet. 

Please scroll down to read about how our Family Services can help families in need.

Food Bank

Hours:

 Mondays through Wednesdays: 9 am-12 pm. & 1 pm-4 pm

Thursdays: 10 am-12 pm & 1 pm-6 pm

Commodities: 1st Wednesday each month

How Often Can I Get Food Assistance? Twice a month- once for commodities and once for a three-day supply of food in the Client Choice Food Pantry

What do I need to bring? Just yourself. We aren't asking for any other documents at this time. 

Emergency Shelter

Motel Vouchers - As funding and motel space are available, The Salvation Army can provide a two-night voucher once every six months for motels in Anacortes with which we already have a working relationship. 

WE ARE ONLY PROVIDING VOUCHERS FOR COLD WEATHER MONTHS AT THIS TIME

• Vouchers are issued BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on Tuesdays & Thursdays.  Call or visit the front office to make an appointment at 360-293-6682
• Photo Identification is required.

Hotel Hotline - If you need assistance outside of business hours or do not currently qualify for a voucher with us, you can call the Hotel Hotline at (360) 519-4069

Emergency Financial Assistance

WE ARE ONLY PROVIDING PSE ASSISTANCE AT THIS TIME.  WE DO NOT HAVE FUNDING FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WATER OR GAS ASSISTANCE. WE DO HAVE BUS PASSES, KIWANIS, RED DOOR AND SOROPTIMIST THRIFT STORE VOUCHERS.

Please read through the information below about our Emergency Financial Assistance Programs. As funding is available, we are able to help once every 365 days with either a past-due rent or utility bill. Note that the Puget Sound Energy Warm Home Fund is a separate program from our regular Emergency Financial Assistance Program, and those who qualify for it are still eligible to receive help through our normal Rental/Utility assistance programs, provided they qualify. 

How often can I get help with paying my rent or a utility bill? Once every 365 days provided your household qualifies. Puget Sound Energy Warm Home Fund 2024 eligibility allows families to receive help multiple times during this calendar year, if they meet guidelines listed below.

Rental Help: For residents within Anacortes, La Conner, Bow & 98273 in Mount Vernon we can assist (as funding is available) with up to one month's, past due rent. Please review the list of required documents and income guidelines needed to qualify for help. Call our office at (360) 293-6682 with questions and to schedule an appointment. If you live in a motel, we can provide up to one week of assistance at this time.

• Eviction Notice - during the pandemic, past due notice is acceptable. Must be issued within the last 30 days from your landlord or leasing office.
   
• Photo Identification for all adults living in household. Color Photocopies or pictures taken with phone are okay.
   
• Identification for minors living in household. This could be a birth certificate, medical cards, DSHS award letter listing minor(s) names and birthdays. SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS IDENTIFICATION
   
• Established Rental Agreement - must be able to provide proof of a current lease or month-to-month agreement upon request.
   
• Proof of Financial Emergency - Documentation within the last 90 days of an emergency expense or loss of income that placed hardship on the household and prevented you from having the financial resources to pay your bill.. Examples of this could be a medical bill, unexpected car repairs to a vehicle in your name, etc...
   
• Proof of Income for Entire Household - To qualify for assistance, household income must not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Due to the pandemic, we increased the financial threshold so that more families qualify for assistance.
   
• W-9 - If asked by a staff member, you'll need to request this document from your landlord or leasing office. This is an IRS form that is required for our accounting department to render payment on your behalf. 

Utility Assistance: For residents within Anacortes, La Conner, Bow & 98273 in Mount Vernon, we can assist (as funding is available) with up to one month's past-due utilities. Please review the list of required documents and income guidelines needed to qualify for assistance. Call our office at (360) 293-6682 with questions and to schedule an appointment.

• Past Due/Shut Off Notice - during the pandemic, past due notice is acceptable. Must be issued within the last 30 days from the utility company and must be in the client's name.
   
• Photo Identification for all adults living in household. Color Photocopies or pictures taken with phone are okay.
   
• Identification for minors living in household. This could be a birth certificate, medical cards, DSHS award letter listing children's names and birthdays. SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS IDENTIFICATION
   
• Proof of Financial Emergency - Documentation within the last 90 days of an emergency expense or loss of income that placed hardship on the household and prevented you from having the financial resources to pay your bill. Examples of this could include a medical bill, unexpected car repairs on a vehicle in your name, etc.
   
• Proof of Income for Entire Household - To qualify for assistance, household income must not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Due to the pandemic, we increased the financial threshold so that more families qualify for assistance. 
   
• Prior to the appointment: The client being helped must call the utility to give permission for The Salvation Army to discuss their account with them. We must verify the past-due amount to issue the voucher.

Puqet Sound Energy Warm Home Fund: For residents in Skagit County, we can assist with past-due charges for households in the 2024 calendar year. This program is separate from our regular funding, so even if you've already received help in the calendar year for other utilities or rent, you may still qualify for this program.

• Past Due/Shut Off Notice - during the pandemic, a past-due notice is acceptable. Must be issued within the last 30 days from the utility company and must be in the client's name.
   
• Photo Identification for all adults living in household. Color Photocopies or pictures taken with phone are okay.
   
• Identification for minors living in household. This could be a birth certificate, medical cards, DSHS award letter listing children's names and birthdays. SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS IDENTIFICATION
   
• Proof of Income for Entire Household - To qualify for assistance, household income must not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Due to the pandemic, we increased the financial threshold so that more families qualify for assistance. 
   
• Prior to the appointment: The client being helped must call the utility to give permission for The Salvation Army to discuss their account with them. We must verify the past-due amount to issue the voucher.

Other Vouchers

Thrift Store Vouchers:

We partner with the Kiwanis and Soroptimist thrift store to help provide shopping vouchers for emergency needs. Each household can receive one voucher once every 6 months based upon their current needs. Please note that due to the Pandemic, many thrift stores have not been open regularly. 

• Photo ID
• List of items needed

Bus Vouchers:

We can provide each household with two-day bus pass vouchers once every 30 days for those traveling outside Anacortes for a medical appointment. Photo ID required 

For Volunteer information, needs in specific areas, or other general questions,
please contact Lieutenant LaShan Harrison at (360) 488-2375