Community Action of Skagit County assists low-income people with accessing basic needs items such as personal hygiene, toiletries and clothing. We also assist with transportation needs such as local bus passes, or in some cases, a gas voucher. Assistance provided is based on household qualifications and funding availability.
Whenever possible we will refer you to places like food or clothing banks, hot meal programs, or Medicaid transportation because those programs can assist you throughout the year. We can also help you apply for Basic Food (Food Stamps or SNAP).
Eligibility
To qualify for Critical Needs your household income before taxes must be lower than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
In addition:
- Gas vouchers are only for certain approved activities including scheduled medical appointments, transportation to/from a current job, day care providers, or a scheduled job interview. Be ready to show proof of approved activities. You must also have a valid driver’s license
- Clothes vouchers are issued only for scheduled job interviews, work clothes for a new job, or homeless individuals who have few articles of clothing. Be ready to show proof of approved activities
- We can only assist with one voucher per eligible household
To Apply
Come in Monday thru Friday between 9a.m. – 4 p.m. Be sure to bring information for all household members including income, benefits, and proof of any employment activity or your scheduled appointment.
We can often help you outside those hours if you call us in advance at (360) 416-7585.
Emergency Shelters and Resources
There are no emergency motel voucher programs in Skagit County.
Friendship House:
- (360) 336-2135 (men’s house)
- (360) 336-2418 (women/family house)
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (888) 336-9591
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
- 988, call or text
- Chat online at www.988lifeline.org/chat/
- Help is available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish
Other Resources (not affiliated with Community Action)
Low Income Cell Phones- To find out if you qualify and to apply visit:
- www.assurancewireless.com
- www.safelinkwireless.com
- www.truconnect.com
- Your local Cricket Wireless store
Low Income Internet- To find out if you qualify and to apply visit: www.affordableconnectivity.gov.
Low Income Dental Services- For more information, visit:
- https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/oral-health/finding-dental-care
- https://www.seamar.org/skagit-dental-mountvernon.html
Low Income Vision Services:
- Community Action may have information on free/low cost vision clinics when available. Call or stop by to find out more.
- https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-free-or-low-cost-eye-care
Mount Vernon Resource Center
East County Resource Center
Anacortes Resource Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions / Preguntas
For questions, please call Community Action at 360-416-7585.
Para preguntas, por favor llame a Community Action a 360-416-7585.
Para preguntas, por favor llame a Community Action a 360-416-7585.