Port Orchard
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Local offices in Port Orchard
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Port Orchard Utility Billing
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Help here
- Water, sewer, and storm drainage billingStart or stop city water, sewer, or storm drainage service and get help with your bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portorchardwa.gov
Local office · State office
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Local office · City office
Port Orchard City Hall
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city about local services, public records, and city business.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portorchardwa.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Givens Senior Center
1026 Sidney Avenue, Suite 110, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Help here
- Senior center activitiesJoin daytime activities and ask about foot care appointments for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portorchard.com
Library · Regional office
Port Orchard Library
87 Sidney Avenue, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or book a meeting room.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on krl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Port Orchard first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Vashon Maury Community Food Bank
11 miles from the center of Port Orchard10030 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
West Seattle Food Bank
12 miles from the center of Port Orchard3419 SW Morgan St, Seattle, WA 98126
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 2 PM
- Wed12 PM to 7 PM
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
What to bring: No appointment needed.
Listed on westseattlefoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry · also free meals
Salvation Army White Center
Salvation Army
13 miles from the center of Port Orchard9050 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Food bank: anyone. Meals: adults 60 and older
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
White Center Food Bank
13 miles from the center of Port Orchard10016 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 2 PM
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM. Seniors age 60 and older
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: All Washington residents
What to bring: Visits are by appointment. New customers must register in person. Seniors age 60 and older have a separate Thursday distribution.
Listed on whitecenterfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Duwamish Waterway Park
Urban Fresh Food Collective of South Park
13 miles from the center of Port Orchard7900 10th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Hours
- Sat: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry · also free meals
Alimentando al Pueblo
14 miles from the center of Port Orchard15003 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Port Orchard
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
Kitsap Community Resources
845 8th St., Bremerton, WA 98337-1517
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kitsap County
Port Orchard is in Kitsap County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Kitsap County Division of Child Support Field Office
4710 Auto Center Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98312
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and your case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office
Bremerton Community Services Office
4710 Auto Center Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98312
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Human services · County office
Kitsap County Department of Human Services
Help here
- Housing and homelessness planningGet information about county housing and homelessness programs and help finding local housing services.Read more
- Veterans Assistance FundGet information about emergency assistance for eligible veterans and their families.Apply onlineRead more
- Behavioral health resourcesFind local mental health and substance use services and crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsap.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Kitsap
2244 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale, WA 98383
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for affordable rental housing or learn about homeownership assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingkitsap.org
Public health · Regional office
Kitsap Public Health District
345 6th Street, Suite 300, Bremerton, WA 98337
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, health concerns, and other public health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsappublichealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Kitsap County Courthouse Facilitator
614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Help here
- Family law self-helpGet procedural help with family law forms and cases if you are representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsap.gov
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988