Hygiene Resources
Free toiletries and hygiene items, access to free showers, laundry, and more.
Bellingham
Hope House: 207 Kentucky St. | (360) 671-8702
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 – 11:30am, Friday 12 – 2pm
Toiletries, hygiene items, household goods, cleaning supplies, diapers (baby/child), menstrual products, clothing, linens and more. Financial assistance available Mondays & Fridays.
Laurel Church: 162 W Laurel St. | (360) 398-1761
Second Saturday of the month, 9am – 12pm
Toiletries and clothing available at monthly Finding Hope event. Appointments are available upon request.
Opportunity Council: 1111 Cornwall Ave. | (360) 734-5121
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
Diapers (size newborn – 6) & wipes, and Menstrual products available by request during walk-up hours above.
Individuals approved by DSHS for the HEN or ABD program may be eligible for a monthly supply of toiletries, hygiene items, and household cleaning supplies (must apply with DSHS and be determined eligible).
Outside Bellingham:
Blaine Crisis Assistance Program (CAP): (360)392-8484
Call and leave a detailed message about your crisis need.
Toiletries, clothing, and household items for residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, and Point Roberts.
East Whatcom Regional Resource Center: 8251 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls | (360) 599-3944
Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm and 1 – 4pm or by appointment
Toiletries, household items, clothing, masks, and other health items. Walk-in, or call for appointment.
Ferndale Other Bank: 5694 2nd Ave., Ferndale| (360)380-2200
REFERRAL FROM SCHOOL REQUIRED
Hygiene items available to families with qualifying children in Ferndale School District/Head Start. Register with your child’s school.
Project Hope: 205 South BC Ave., Ste. 105, Lynden | (360) 354-4673
Call to arrange services: Monday – Friday, 9am – 2pm
Household items, toiletries, and clothing. Must live in Lynden School District.
Laundry Vouchers:
Laundry Love (Distributed by Opportunity Council)
1111 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham |(360)734-5121 | Fridays, 8-9am
One voucher per person per month, first-come-first-serve while supplies last.
Project Hope
205 South BC Ave., Ste. 105, Lynden | (360) 354-4673 | Monday – Friday, 9am – 2pm
Available by appointment. Must live in Lynden School District.
Free Showers:
Arne Hanna Aquatic Center:
1114 Potter Street, Bellingham | (360)778-7665
Showers available Monday – Friday 6am – 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 1pm – 6pm.
Lake Padden Park (West Entrance)
4882 S Samish Way, Bellingham | (360)778-8000
Shower facilities open June – September.
YMCA Shower Passes
NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19
When program resumes, passes are distributed by Opportunity Council and other service providers.