Summer Food Resources

• Hunger Free Washington: List of free summer meal sites (site list will be updated Spring 2024)
  • Note that due to funding eligibility requirements, we have been notified that there will be no sites located within the City of Kenmore for Summer 2024
• SUN Bucks (also known as Summer EBT): Eligible families can receive $120 per child for summer groceries. 
• SNAP Market Match: Kenmore Farmer's Market will match EBT dollars  up to $25 on purchases of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food items. Tokens can be received at the City of Kenmore Information tent during the Wednesday farmers markets. 

Back to School Resources

• Northshore Schools Foundation - Backpacks for Kids: Information and an application for Northshore School District households to request Backpacks for Kids can be found via this link. Requests should be submitted by August 8, 2025. 
• Northshore School District Back to School Resource Fair: August 8^th, 4-5:30pm at Pop Keeney Stadium. Center for Human Services, Teenlink/Crisis Connections, and Northshore School Foundation – all recipients of Kenmore Human Services grant funding – will be present along with other community organizations and NSD departments to provide resources and referrals to NSD students and families.

King County Property Tax Exemption Program: 

• Property Tax Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities - Programs which provide property tax limits, relief, and assistance for those who qualify.

Utility Assistance:  

• Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Bill Discount Rate Program - Eligible households can save 5% - 45% on their PSE Energy bill. Additional Assistance may be available through the Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP). 
• Northshore Utility District  Low Income Discount Program - Eligible households can save 45% of the current base water rate and 50% of the non-King County portion of the current sewer base rate. 
• Hopelink Energy Assistance - Financial assistance for energy costs for those who qualify.  Appointments available at several convenient locations.

Created by University of Washington Bothell students, this summer 2024 outreach campaign highlights two assistance programs that are currently underutilized by Kenmore residents - the King County Property Tax Exemption Program and the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Bill Discount Rate Program. Outreach includes posters, door hangers and postcards. An example poster is shown above. Thank you to UW Bothell students from Professor Nick Cuhaciyan’s Business Consulting Course: Nico Binuya, Jeffrey Freund, Kian Hassibi, Karl Kafer, Bon Brian Patol Kawi, Simon Leake, Armaan Natt, Lillian Nguyen, Tiffany Thiamtisak, William Uyeta, and Mike Zhang.

• A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) - A public organization created by cities in East King County to assist member cities with developing and administering local affordable housing programs. Kenmore is a member city.

• City of Kenmore’s Planning Initiatives, including the Housing Strategy Plan and Manufactured Housing Communities
  
  
• National Fair Housing Alliance -  NFHA works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people.
  
  
• Property Tax Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities - Programs which provide property tax limits, relief, and assistance for those who qualify.

• Center for Human Services  - Offers family support programs including “Kaleidoscope Play & Learn,” “Out of School Time,” parent education workshops and Kinship Caregiver Support.

• Child Care Resources (CCR) - The information and Referral program assists families in their childcare search by referring them to child care providers, community resources, and education about quality child care. CCR also provides customized, culturally relevant and inclusive Technical Assistance and Training to child care providers to strengthen their delivery of child care.

• Crisis Connection – King County Teen Link 1-866-833-6546 - A confidential and anonymous help line for teens.  Trained volunteers are available to talk with teens about any issue.

• KidVantage (formerly Eastside Baby Corner) - Providing basic necessities for children, from baby food and formula, to clothing, car seats, and toys.

• NAMI Eastside (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - Providing a range of mental health education classes, presentations, and advocacy in East King County.

• Northshore YMCA School-Aged Child Care and Enrichment Services - Providing engaging before and after-school programs.

• Wonderland Child & Family Services - Serving children with developmental delays, disabilities, and prenatal substance exposure

• Crisis Connections - King County 24-hr Crisis Line: 1-866-4CRISIS (1-866-427-4747) - 24-Hour Crisis line providing immediate help to individuals, families, and friends of people in emotional crisis.
  
  
• Crisis Connections - King County 211 - Dial 211 for health & human services resources and referrals including options for housing and financial assistance, as well as food bank locations.
  
  
• Crisis Connections - King County Teen Link: 1-866-833-6546 - A confidential and anonymous help line for teens. Trained volunteers are available to talk with teens about any issue.
  
  
• Kenmore Elementary PTA Social Services Committee - Supporting the Kenmore Elementary School community.
  
  
• King County Sexual Assault Resource Center - 1-888-99VOICE (1-888-998-6423) 24-Hour Confidential Crisis Line providing crisis intervention, information, referrals, and on-going support to victims, friends, family members, and anyone who is concerned about sexual assault, child abuse, or safety in their community.

• Crisis Connections - King County 211 for Health and Human Services - Providing referrals for housing, food, and financial assistance.
  
  
• Hopelink Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing - Providing comprehensive services to help families move from crisis to stability.
  
  
• Hopelink Kirkland/Northshore Food Bank and Emergency Services - Providing non-perishable food items to registered participants during scheduled hours.
  
  
• Hopelink Mobile Market - A mobile truck service which makes regular stops around the community distributing free food.

• Kenmore Senior Center Community Food Pantry - Free and open to anyone in the community. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Rhododendron Park, 6910 NE 170th Street, Kenmore.

• Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness - The Shelter provides sleeping quarters for guests rotating through sites hosted by local congregations. Onsite case management connects guests with housing, job programs and other services.

• Mary's Place - Providing safe, inclusive shelter and services that support women, children, and families on their journey out of homelessness.

• The Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) provides no-cost civil legal aid to low-income residents of East, Northeast, and Southeast King County, as well as legal aid to survivors of domestic violence throughout all of King County.

• Hopelink Financial Assistance - Assistance including eviction prevention may be available to those who are in financial crisis due to unexpected expenses.
  
  
• King County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Services - Provides free legal consultations to low-income King County residents covering issues such as securing unemployment, health care issues, family law questions and housing rental information.

• Hopelink Energy Assistance - Financial assistance for energy costs for those who qualify.  Appointments available at several convenient locations. 

• HealthPoint - A community-based, community-supported, and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing high-quality medical and dental care to all who need it. 
  
  
• NLC Prescription Drug Discount Program - National League of Cities program which provides discount cards for residents.
  
  
• Washington Health Benefit Exchange - A state-managed marketplace for health and dental insurance coverage for Washington residents.

• Methadone Clinics in the Seattle Area - Methadone treatment is a safe and effective treatment for opioid use disorder.

• Prescription Drug Drop Off Program - Provides citizens with a free and easy way to keep our community safer by properly disposing of prescription medications. 

• Behavioral Health Integration Services - The Center for Human Services provides behavioral health counseling offered in home or at community settings.
  
  
• Mental Health Counseling - The Center for Human Services provides person-centered mental health services at their clinics and designated schools.
  
  
• NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness is committed to improving the quality of life for those impacted by mental illness through advocacy, education, and support.

• Kenmore Senior Center Community Food Pantry - Free and open to anyone in the community. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Rhododendron Park, 6910 NE 170th Street, Kenmore.

• Kenmore Senior Center/Northshore Senior Center - A gathering place for Kenmore seniors and other residents located in scenic Rhododendron Park. Services include social activities, day trips, fitness classes, lifelong learning, recreation programming, special events and support groups.
  
  
• Northshore Senior Center - Adult Day Health and Wellness Program - Serving adults experiencing physical, mental, or social problems associated with arthritis, diabetes, stroke, isolation, confusion, Alzheimer's, and other conditions.
  
  
• Northshore Transportation - A partnership with King County Metro, Community Transit, Hopelink, and other agencies to provide transportation services to Northshore residents.
  
  
• Property Tax Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities - Programs which provide property tax limits, relief, and assistance for those who qualify.
  
  
• Sound Generations Meals on Wheels Program - Delivering reliable, nutritious, meals on a weekly basis to those who qualify.

• Northshore Transportation - Transportation assistance for seniors and people with disabilities.
  
  
• Sound Generations Volunteer Transportation Program for Seniors - Provides free, personalized, and safe transportation to essential healthcare appointments.