Basic Needs

2ND HARVEST FOOD BANK 509-534-6678 1234 E. Front Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 Days & Hours vary by location; some by appointment only. Call for information. Free.

The following food pantries are part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Inland Northwest. Provides emergency food to families. Most food pantries require picture identification, current proof of address, and identification for all household members. Must be over 18 years old. Some agencies may also have non-food essentials.

• AIRWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 509-244-2474, 12322 Sunset Hwy

• AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY CENTER 509-535-0886, 1025 W. Indiana

• BETTER LIVING CENTER 509-325-1258, 25 E. North Foothills Drive

• CITY GATE 509-455-9670, 170 S. Madison

• GREENHOUSE 509-276-6897, 211 N. Fir, Deer Park

• MEAD FOOD PANTRY 509-466-7068, 12611 N. Wilson

• MEAD MEDICAL LAKE FOOD BANK 509-299-3819, 207 S. Washington, Medical Lake

• NUESTRAS RAICES-COSECHANDO ESPERANZA HISPANIC FOOD PANTRY 509-389-6205, 1214 E. Sprague, 99202

• OUR PLACE/FRESH MARKET 509-326-7267, 1509 W. College

ON CAMPUS SKITCH FOOD PANTRY You must be currently enrolled at SFCC. You need your current student ID with a current sticker. You may use the food bank up to three times per academic quarter. Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Hours might vary depending on the quarter.

LOCATION: SFCC BLDG. 17, RM 107A CALL 509-533-4198

For immediate food locations please use:
Food Finder - Second Harvest Food Bank (2-harvest.org)

MISSION COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER We provide clothing, housewares, and hygiene items to families and individuals every 60 days. Every 30 days families can receive infant care items such as diapers and wipes for infants through age 4. All of our services are FREE and ID is not Required. Hours: Monday: 1-4pm, Wednesday 10am-1pm, Thursday 1-4pm
1906 E. MISSION AVE. SPOKANE, WA 99202
509-536-1084 

SERVE SPOKANE Provide Clothing and Food to individuals and Families in Need. Hours: Tuesdays 1-2:30pm Thursdays 1-3:30pm, The 2nd and 4th Saturday 9am-11:30pm
8303 N DIVISION ST. SPOKANE, WA 99208
509-998-5722 

RESOURCE CENTER OF SPOKANE COUNTY Has a clothing closet and other basic needs support. HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-4PM
130 S. ARTHUR ST. (SECOND FLOOR) SPOKANE, WA 99202
509-867-8188 

Our Sister’s Closet offers 90 minute appointments focused on outfitting a client with items to help them feel beautiful, boost confidence, and support achievement of personal and professional goals. On average, each client receives between 3 to 5 outfits, plus shoes, makeup, accessories, and personal hygiene products, as they are available.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT Call 509-326-1190 on Friday mornings between 9:00am and noon to schedule an appointment for the following week. Note: due to our limited capacity, calls received outside this time frame will not be returned. Free on-site childcare is available upon request. Please communicate this need during scheduling. YWCA Spokane, 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201

ON CAMPUS MOSAIC CLOTHING CLOSET Clothing Closet for students.
HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30AM-4:30PM BUILDING 30 ROOM 115 509-533-4331

YOUNG ADULT SHELTER (SERVES 18-24) CHECK-IN TIME: 7:30-11PM
3104 E. AUGUSTA AVE. SPOKANE, WA 99207
509-990-0519 

UGM MEN’S SHELTER CHECK-IN TIME: 7AM-10PM
1224 E TRENT AVE. SPOKANE, WA 99202
509-535-8510 X1 

HOPE HOUSE WOMEN’S SHELTER CHECK-IN TIME: 5:30PM-2AM (Call starting 8:00am to be placed on waitlist. Check-In starts at 5:30pm based on waitlist order)
318 S ADAMS SPOKANE, WA 99201
509-816-1669 

UGM CRISIS SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN CHECK-IN TIME: 6AM TO 9 PM (Women with Children can check in 24 hours a day. Single Women can check in from 6am - 9pm. We are also open to Veterans. All beds are based on availability)
1515 E. ILLINOIS AVE. SPOKANE, WA 99207
509-535-0486 

FAMILY PROMISE OPEN DOORS (Families with Minor children) Check-in time: Call before checking in
2002 E MISSION AVE. SPOKANE, WA 99202
509-723-4663

For Shelter Availability please see: https://sheltermespokane.org/

SPOKANE NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PARTNERS (SNAP) Helps meets basic needs for housing.
3102 W. WHISTALKS WY. SPOKANE, WA 99224
509-456-7627 

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA (VOA) Helps meets basic needs for housing for students under 24yrs old.
525 W. SECOND AVE. SPOKANE, WA 99201
509-624-2378 

SPOKANE HOUSING AUTHORITY We help people with low incomes get access to safe, healthy, affordable homes so that they live better, healthier and more satisfying lives.
25 W NORA SPOKANE, WA 99205
509-328-2953 

RESOURCE CENTER OF SPOKANE COUNTY Has a clothing closet and other basic needs support. HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-4PM
130 S. ARTHUR ST. (SECOND FLOOR) SPOKANE, WA 99202
509-867-8188

ON CAMPUS SUPPORTING STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (SSEH) SSEH is for any actively enrolled student experiencing homelessness or at immediate risk of homelessness, as defined by McKinney Vento Act. Students who qualify may be eligible for: One-time Deposit Assistance, Eviction Prevention & Crisis Mitigation funding as funds are available Laundry services Access to Shower & Personal Hygiene Referrals to community housing support providers.

For various services in Spokane please use: Resource Directory | Washington 211 (wa211.org)

CHAS MAPLE STREET MEDICAL, DENTAL & COUNSELING HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30AM–6PM SATURDAY 8AM–5PM (Language Services and Insurance Help Available)
3919 N. MAPLE ST. SPOKANE, WA 99205
509-444-8200

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST HOURS: MON-THURS 8AM-5PM, FRI 8:30AM-3PM
210 W SPRAGUE AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99201747-8224
(509) 747-8224

FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM–5PM
107 S DIVISION ST, SPOKANE 99202
509-838-4651

*Accepts Crisis walk-ins at, no insurance or payment required. Only accepts Medicaid for non-crisis.

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY *Use this website to find providers. You can search by insurance provider and see if they offer a sliding scale based on income. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/wa/spokane

On Campus STUDENT HEALTH CLINIC Available to all SFCC and SCC enrolled students Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-2pm Building 07 Room 118 (SCC Campus) 509-533-8611

MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC Available to all enrolled students Drop In Hours available: Mondays 8:30am-3pm & Fridays 9am-12pm Building 30, 2nd floor 509-533-3525

Personal Counseling Support (spokane.edu)

VANESSA BEHAN Provides 24/7, short-term respite care for children ages 0-6. Offers parenting classes, and support services including diaper and formula assistance.
2230 E. SPRAGUE AVE. SPOKANE, WA 99202
509-535-3155

ST. ANNE’S CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTER Offers childcare, experiences and curriculum for ages 1-12 months.
25 W. 5TH, SPOKANE, WA 99202
509-232-1111

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN NUTRITION PROGRAM (WIC) WIC is a place where families like yours get healthy food and a lot more. WIC is for pregnant people, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5. WIC helps improve the health of mothers and children through: Nutrition education, Breastfeeding support, Healthy foods, Health screenings and referrals
1603 N. BELT ST. SPOKANE, WA 99205
509-323-7497
 
ON CAMPUS HEADSTART/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ECEAP) Works with low-income families so they can find support and success in getting their children off to a great beginning. (Infant/Toddler/Preschool)
3410 W. WHISTALKS WAY, BLDG 29 SPOKANE WA 99224
509-533-3624
Childcare (spokane.edu)

Remember Your Student ID is your Bus Pass Visit the Print Shop in the Lower Level of the SFCC Library to get your student ID and bus pass. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 509-533-3744
Get Your Student ID (spokane.edu)

REGIONAL VETERANS SERVICE CENTER Emergency assistance geared towards sustainable positive outcomes for eligible veterans — gas vouchers or bus passes for transportation to work, medical appointments and education. (Services provided based on need and emergency.) Income verification needed. Veterans must have lived in Spokane County for at least 6 months. Veterans must have served 6 months or more and have had an honorable or general discharge. Phone (509) 477-3690; visit www.spokanecounty.org/1122/VeteranServices; email VETSTUDY@spokanecounty.org Spokane Transit Authority For families with kids, youth ride the bus for free ages 6-18. Visit: The Plaza, First Floor 701 West Riverside Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509-328-7433

SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S (SCC) AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT REPAIR SERVICES Available to students, faculty and staff only. Repairs generally cost nothing, except the price of parts. If there is disposal of liquids, they charge 15 percent of the cost of the new fluids added. (So, if they do an oil change for $15 they would pay $2.25 for disposal.) To request a service repair, you must visit the automotive department secretary in Bldg. 18. There, you complete a waiver and personal information form. This is given to the appropriate instructor, and if the instructor has space for a new project, he or she calls the applicant with an appointment. The primary purpose of any project is for student learning. The car should be 10 years old or newer and must meet the instructor's curriculum. (Repairs may be scheduled out a ways)

ON CAMPUS BASIC FOOD, EMPLOYMENT, AND TRAINING PROGRAM Could qualify for up to $50 gas vouchers twice a month. Please talk to a WorkForce Specialist to see if you qualify.
3410 W. WHISTALKS WAY, BLDG 2 SPOKANE WA 99224
509-533-3042

SFCC Security

For immediate emergencies please first call 911
Location: Building 16
Can respond to on campus emergencies and walk individuals to campus locations/cars.
24-Hour Security Assistance: 509-533-3333
SFCC Campus Security Office: 509-533-3555

 

Title IX Anti-discrimination and sexual assault

509-533-3514

 

24 hour Regional Mental Health Crisis Line

1-877-266-1818

 

Suicide Prevention

Dial 988

 

Sexual Assault 24-hour Support Line

(Call or Text) 509-624-7273

 

Washington 2-1-1

Call 211 to get immediate help as the starting point of houselessness.

 

CrimeCheck

509-456-2233

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline (NAMI)

1-800-950-6264

 

National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline

1-855-812-1001
Video Calls are available

 

National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-422-4453

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

 

YWCA 24-hour Service Helpline

Call: 509-329-2255
Text: 509-220-3725
Email: help@ywcaspokane.org