When times get tough, our communities in Skagit and Island Counties come together to make sure no one goes hungry. Whether you or someone you know could use a little extra support, there are several local food banks and meal programs ready to help. Below you’ll find a list of local food banks and assistance centers—with hours and contact information—to make finding help easy and stress-free.
🍎 Skagit County Food Assistance
Helping Hands Food Bank of Skagit County
📍 9386 Fruitdale Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
📅 Hours:
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Monday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Wednesday & Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
☎️ Phone: (360) 856-2211
💻 helpinghandsfoodbank.org
Helping Hands serves residents throughout Skagit County with a drive-through food distribution and additional community support programs such as home delivery for seniors and nutrition education.
Skagit Valley Neighbors in Need (Mount Vernon)
📍 1211 Cleveland Avenue, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
📅 Hours:
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Thursday: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
☎️ Phone: (360) 856-2211
💻 svneighborsinneed.com
A vital resource in Mount Vernon, this food bank provides groceries, produce, dairy, and bread weekly to anyone in need.
Anacortes Salvation Army Food Bank
📍 3001 R Ave #106, Anacortes, WA 98221
📅 Hours:
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Monday-Thursday: 10AM-Noon, 1PM-4PM
☎️ Phone: (360) 293-6682
💻 https://anacortes.salvationarmy.org/
Serving Anacortes and nearby island communities.
Concrete Food Bank
📍 45942 Main Street, Concrete, WA 98237
📅 Hours:
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Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
☎️ Phone: (360) 853-8505
A smaller but essential rural food bank ensuring East Skagit residents have access to nutritious foods close to home.
🥖 Island County Food Assistance
Good Cheer Food Bank (Langley, South Whidbey)
📍 2812 Grimm Road, Langley, WA 98260
📅 Hours:
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Monday–Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
☎️ Phone: (360) 221-6454
💻 goodcheer.org
Good Cheer provides wholesome groceries and operates a thrift store that helps sustain its community programs.
North Whidbey Help House (Oak Harbor)
📍 1091 SE Hathaway Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
📅 Hours:
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
☎️ Phone: (360) 675-0681
💻 northwhidbeyhelphouse.org
This long-standing organization provides emergency food supplies and supports low-income families across North Whidbey Island.
Gifts from the Heart Food Bank (Camano Island)
📍 818 N Sunrise Blvd, Camano Island, WA 98282
📅 Hours:
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2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
☎️ Phone: (360) 629-9890
💻 giftsfromtheheartfoodbank.com
Camano Island’s local food bank offers free groceries and fresh foods to those in need, with warm community support and volunteer care.
🫶 How You Can Help
If you’re in a position to give back, consider donating funds, food, or your time. All of these organizations rely on volunteers and community generosity to keep their doors open and shelves stocked. Even small acts—like donating canned goods or helping with distribution—make a big difference.
💚 Final Note
No one should go hungry in our community. Whether you’re seeking assistance or looking to lend a hand, these local food banks and programs ensure that help is always close by in Skagit and Island Counties.
