Mercer Island

Local offices in Mercer Island

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · City office

  Mercer Island Youth & Family Services

  Help here

  • Family assistanceEligible residents can ask for emergency rent or utility help, food resources, and referrals to benefit programs.Read more
  Call 206-275-7657Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercerisland.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Mercer Island Utility Billing

  Help here

  • Utility bills and discounted ratesAsk about water, sewer, and stormwater bills or apply for the city's low-income utility rate discount.Apply online
  Call 206-275-7602Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercerisland.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  King County 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org

• Older adults · City office

  Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Senior Services

  Help here

  • Support for older adults and familiesResidents age 60 and older and their families can get help with care planning, assessments, and referrals.
  Call 206-275-7657Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercerisland.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Mercer Island Library

  4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

  Help here

  • Library services and programsResidents can borrow library materials and take part in library programs and events.
  Call 206-236-3537DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kcls.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Mercer Island Customer Service

  Help here

  • City service helpCall or send a question to get help finding the right city service.
  Call 206-275-7600Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercerisland.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Mercer Island Parks and Recreation

  8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040

  Help here

  • Recreation programsResidents can find and register for recreation programs and community events.
  Call 206-275-7609DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercerisland.gov

City of Mercer Island website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Mercer Island first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry · also free meals

  Filipino Community of Seattle Meals and Food Bank

  Filipino Community of Seattle

  2.8 miles from the center of Mercer Island

  5740 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98144

  Hours

  • Mon, Tue, Thu: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Food bank: anyone. Meals: adults 60 and older

  Call 206-722-9372DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  ICNA Relief

  2.9 miles from the center of Mercer Island

  6721 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98118

  Hours

  • Thu: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-695-2080DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Rainier Valley Food Bank

  3.4 miles from the center of Mercer Island

  9021 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 2 PM

  What to bring: Grocery Store shopping is by appointment.

  Call 206-723-4105DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on rvfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry · also free meals

  El Centro de la Raza Food Bank

  El Centro de la Raza

  3.9 miles from the center of Mercer Island

  2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

  Hours

  • Wed2 PM to 3 PM. Seniors age 55 and older and people with disabilities or mobility challenges
  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM; 2:30 PM to 4 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 12 PM; 2:30 PM to 4 PM

  Who can come: Anyone; Wednesdays are for people age 55 and older and people with disabilities or mobility challenges

  What to bring: Bring a valid picture ID

  Call 206-957-4634DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on elcentrodelaraza.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The Food Bank @ St. Mary's

  4.2 miles from the center of Mercer Island

  611 20th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone age 18 or older

  What to bring: Bring photo ID and bags for food.

  Call 206-338-7215DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thefbsm.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Nightwatch Shelter Meal Service

  Operation Nightwatch

  4.6 miles from the center of Mercer Island

  302 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

  Hours

  • Mon8 PM to 9:15 PM
  • Tue8 PM to 9:15 PM
  • Wed8 PM to 9:15 PM
  • Thu8 PM to 9:15 PM
  • Fri8 PM to 9:15 PM
  • Sat8 PM to 9:15 PM
  • Sun8 PM to 9:15 PM

  Who can come: Homeless adults

  Call 206-329-2099DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on seattlenightwatch.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mercer Island

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of King County

Mercer Island is in King County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Kent Public Health Center WIC

  25742 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 206-477-6950DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kingcounty.gov

• State office

  King North Community Services Office

  9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or manage state food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• State office

  King South Community Services Office

  1313 W Meeker St., Kent, WA 98032

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or manage state food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• State office

  King Eastside Community Services Office

  805 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or manage state food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• State office

  Federal Way Community Services Office

  616 S 348th St., Federal Way, WA 98003

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or manage state food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• Human services · County office

  King County Department of Community and Human Services

  401 5th Ave., Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104

  Help here

  • Community and human services informationFind information about county funded housing, behavioral health, youth, veteran, and other community services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kingcounty.gov

Everything in King 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