Mason County
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Local offices in Mason County
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Public health · County office
Mason County WIC at Shelton Family YMCA
3101 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton, WA 98584
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and healthy food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthymasoncounty.com
State office
Shelton Community Services Office
2505 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton, WA 98584
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or manage state food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Public health · County office
Mason County Public Health and Human Services
415 N 6th St, Shelton, WA 98584
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, services, and referrals for Mason County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthymasoncounty.com
Older adults · Regional office
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging
2008 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton, WA 98584
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesFind services and support for older adults, disabled adults, and family caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lmtaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Mason County Veterans Assistance
Memorial Hall, 210 W Franklin St, Shelton, WA 98584
Help here
- Veterans assistanceEligible veterans can ask for help with emergency costs, food, housing, rent, or utilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dva.wa.gov
State office
Home and Community Services, Shelton Office
2505 Olympic Hwy N, Suite 440, Shelton, WA 98584
Help here
- Long-term care supportRequest an assessment and learn about support options for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office
Mason County DDCS Field Office
2505 Olympic Hwy N, Suite 440, Shelton, WA 98584
Help here
- Developmental disability servicesContact the office about services and support for people with developmental disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Mason County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet information and help preparing for emergencies and reporting damage after a disaster.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on masoncountywa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
WorkSource Mason
2505 Olympic Hwy N, Suite 420, Shelton, WA 98584
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, job readiness, and connecting with employers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pacmtn.org
Library · Regional office
Timberland Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system to borrow materials and access library programs and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Mason County, closest to the center of Shelton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Vashon Maury Community Food Bank
33 miles from the center of Shelton10030 SW 210th St, #4, Vashon, WA 98070
Hours
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Brooklake Church
37 miles from the center of Shelton629 S 356th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Church of the Good Shepherd Church
Federal Way Community Caregiving Network
37 miles from the center of Shelton345 S 312th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
- Sat: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Pacific Islander Community Association
37 miles from the center of Shelton33710 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
- Thu: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Multi-Service Center
Federal Way Food Bank
38 miles from the center of Shelton27614 Pacific Highway S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
- Tue, Thu: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Christian Faith Center
Federal Way Community Caregiving Network
38 miles from the center of Shelton33645 20th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
- Mon: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mason County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Lifeline
815 South 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98108
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Northwest Justice Project
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, & Thurston Counties
3020 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Mason County
Washington programs by kind of help
These are run by Washington and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-9274 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988