As followers of Christ, we are called to embody mercy, respect, and love for our neighbors. This resource page is dedicated to social issues, guided by His teachings and example—the ultimate model of justice, compassion, and resistance against injustice.
Lynnwood Food Bank
Check out their ‘Schedule’ or ‘Food Truck‘ pages to find more information on getting fed or feeding others through your donations
Nourishing Network
The Nourishing Network partners with the Edmonds School District to support students and families experiencing homelessness, ensuring access to vital resources and free or reduced lunch programs.
Northwest Harvest
Northwest Harvest actively works to remove systemic inequities that create barriers within our food and economic systems, ensuring that everyone can thrive and access nutritious food without obstacles.
Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches
The Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches includes congregations in Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Utah, Venezuela, and Washington working collaboratively through consensus and ethnic caucuses.
Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America (BPFNA)
BPHNA is an intercultural organization of peacemakers with a variety of personalities, ethnicities, cultures, and interests. They are gender-diverse, inclusive, and affirming and the first Baptist organization with a formal bilingual commitment.
Jean Kim Foundation
This foundation helps provide necessities, services, dignity, and hope to people in need, especially those experiencing homelessness and/or housing insecurity.
Cold Weather Shelters in Snohomish County
Cold Weather Shelters usually open when overnight temperatures are forecasted to drop to 34 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
Visit Snohomish County’s Cold Weather Shelter page for daily updates throughout the cold weather season (November until March) to provide information about shelter openings and closures for each night.
Youth aged 12 to 17 who need shelter can call (360) 805-9282.
Daytime Warming Centers
Community libraries can serve as daytime warming centers for individuals who don’t require overnight shelter but need a warm space to stay during the day. Open to the public, they provide a welcoming environment to relax, read, and access various resources.
Hours can vary; call ahead to verify operating hours or look it up on Google Maps if that is accessible.
Download this PDF with addresses and telephone numbers for many libraries in the area.
Food Pantries
Many food banks in the Snohomish area require proof of ID and residence. For individuals who do not have these documents, here is a list of alternative food pantries that may offer assistance.
FoodPantries.org is an invaluable resource offering a comprehensive list of food assistance options.