Food today
- Go to your nearest Food Bank on a Wednesday (Brinnon, Quilcene, Tri-Area/Port Hadlock, Port Townsend).
- Check Little Free Pantries if you can’t make it during those hours.
Find help close to home in South & East Jefferson County.
Jeffco.Info is a simple directory of free and low-cost meals, clothing, shelter, and health resources in Quilcene, Brinnon, Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Irondale, and nearby rural areas.
The site is designed to be easy to read and use for everyone, especially seniors, people with disabilities, and anyone going through a hard time.
If you’re not sure where to start
These are good first calls if you are in a hard spot and don’t know who to contact in South & East Jefferson County.
No safe place to sleep
- Bayside Housing & Services: (360) 385-4637
- OlyCAP Housing Assistance: (360) 385-2571
Medical worries & no insurance
- JC MASH Free Clinic: (360) 385-4268
- South County Clinic in Quilcene for primary care: (360) 385-3991
Violence, abuse, or fear at home
- Dove House 24/7 crisis line: (360) 385-5291
- They can help with safety planning, shelter, and basic needs.
Mental health crisis
- 24/7 Jefferson County crisis line: 1-888-910-0416
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Information on this site is based on public sources and local guides. Hours and services can change.
If you are able, please call ahead or check the organization’s website before you travel.
Meals & Food
Free and low-cost food resources in South & East Jefferson County. Most food banks are open on Wednesdays.
Food Banks (Weekly Groceries)
Brinnon Food Bank – Brinnon Booster Club Building
Groceries
Brinnon
- Address: 151 Corey St, Brinnon, WA 98320
- Typical hours: Check for current schedule; recent listings show mid-day on early-week days.
- Phone (JCFBA): (360) 774-4680
- Details: Free groceries for anyone in need. No ID or paperwork required.
Quilcene Food Bank – Quilcene Community Center
Groceries
Quilcene
Wednesday
- Address: Quilcene Community Center, 294952 US-101, Quilcene, WA 98376
- Hours: Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Phone: (360) 774-4680 or (360) 765-0904
- Details: Inside the community center between Post Office and Ranger Station. Accessible, “shop for what your family will eat” style. No fees or documents required.
Tri-Area Food Bank – Port Hadlock / Chimacum / Irondale
Groceries
Port Hadlock-Irondale
Wednesday
- Address: 760 Chimacum Road, Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339
- Hours: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Phone: (360) 774-4680
- Details: Serves Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Irondale and nearby rural areas.
Port Townsend Food Bank (Regional Backup)
Groceries
Port Townsend
Wednesday & Saturday
- Address: 1925 Blaine St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (Mountain View Commons)
- Hours: Wednesdays for families and individuals; Saturdays with special senior hours.
- Phone: (360) 531-0275
- Details: Largest food bank in East Jefferson; helpful if local sites are closed.
Food bank hours are current as of early 2025 but can change. When you can, call before you go.
Community Meals (Eat Here)
$2 Soup Monday – Brinnon Community Center
Hot meal
Brinnon
Monday
- Address: Brinnon Community Center, 306144 US-101, Brinnon, WA 98320
- Hours: Mondays, typically around 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Cost: Suggested $2, but no one turned away for lack of money.
- Details: Healthy homemade soups, coffee, and company. Open to the whole community.
Free Community Soup Dinner – Irondale Church
Hot meal
Port Hadlock / Irondale
Tuesday
- Address: Irondale Church, 681 Irondale Rd, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
- Hours: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Cost: Free.
- Details: Free homemade soup, bread, and cookies. Take-out and eat-in options.
Saturday Soup Kitchen – Community United Methodist Church
Hot meal
Port Hadlock
Saturday
- Address: 130 Church Lane, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
- Hours: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Cost: Free.
- Details: Soup kitchen alongside food pantry and clothes closet (see Clothing section).
“Just Soup” – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Regional)
Hot meal
Port Townsend
Tuesday
- Address: 1020 Jefferson St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Hours: Tuesdays, roughly 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free.
- Details: Free hot soup lunches; drive-through and walk-up service.
Tri-Area Community Meals (Chimacum)
Holiday / special meals
Chimacum
- Address: Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W Valley Rd, Chimacum, WA 98325
- Details: Hosts community and holiday meals during parts of the year.
- Contact: Tri-Area Community Meals, 360-605-0300
Quilcene Presbyterian Church – Food & Weekend Meals Programs
Quilcene
Families & children
- Address: First Presbyterian Church, 294433 US-101, Quilcene, WA 98376
- Phone: (360) 765-3930
- Details: Has hosted weekend food programs and community food support for children and families. Call the church or Quilcene Community Center for current meal schedules.
Little Free Pantries (24/7)
Irondale Church Little Free Pantry
- Location: In the parking lot at Irondale Church, 681 Irondale Rd, Port Hadlock, WA
- Hours: Open 24/7
- Details: “Take what you need, leave what you can.” Small pantry with food and basics.
Chimacum Grange Little Free Pantry
- Location: Near Chimacum Grange on Rhody Drive, Chimacum, WA
- Hours: Open 24/7
- Details: Community-stocked pantry with shelf-stable items.
Better Living Center Little Free Pantry
- Location: Outside Better Living Center, 1505 Franklin St, Port Townsend, WA
- Hours: Open 24/7
- Details: Small outdoor pantry with food items; part of the Adventist community services.
Clothing & Shelter
Where to find clothing, basic household items, and help with shelter or housing if money is tight or you have no home.
Clothing & Household Items
Better Living Center – Clothing Bank & Thrift Store
Low-cost / free
Port Townsend
- Address: 1505 Franklin St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Phone: (360) 385-4057
- Details: Clothing bank and thrift shop. Low-cost clothing, shoes, bedding, and housewares. No charge for those who cannot afford to pay.
Community United Methodist Church – Clothes Closet & Pantry
Free
Port Hadlock
Saturday
- Address: 130 Church Lane, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
- Hours: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Phone: (360) 385-1579
- Details: Food pantry and clothes closet, no questions asked. Soup kitchen on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Goodwill & Other Thrift Stores
Low-cost
County-wide
- Goodwill: 602 Howard St (off Sims Way), Port Townsend – low-cost clothing and household items.
- Olympic Trading Post: 10632 Rhody Dr, Port Hadlock – clothing, furniture, household goods.
- Habitat for Humanity Store: 2001 W Sims Way, Port Townsend – affordable furniture and housewares.
Shelter & Housing Help
Bayside Housing & Services
Homelessness
Port Hadlock
- Mailing address: PO Box 927, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
- Phone: (360) 385-4637
- Details: Provides housing and wrap-around support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, crisis, or trauma in Jefferson County. Includes short-term “healing villages” and longer-term housing.
OlyCAP – Olympic Community Action Programs
Housing assistance
Jefferson County
- Port Townsend office: 2120 W Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Phone: (360) 385-2571
- Details: Homeless prevention, rental assistance, rapid rehousing, and supportive housing programs for individuals and families in Jefferson County.
Dove House Advocacy Services – Shelter & Transitional Housing
Domestic violence / assault
Port Townsend
- Crisis line: (360) 385-5291 (24/7)
- Details: Emergency and transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, plus help with basic needs and long-term stability.
Other Housing Resources
- Peninsula Housing Authority: Income-based rental housing.
- Affordable Housing search sites: AffordableHousingOnline, AptFinder.org, and similar sites are used by local housing programs.
- If you are unsure where to start, call OlyCAP or Bayside and tell them where you live and what is happening.
Health & Care Resources
Free and low-cost clinics, mental health support, and help with medical equipment and supplies.
Primary Care Clinics (South & East County)
Jefferson Healthcare – South County Clinic (Quilcene)
Family medicine
Quilcene
- Address: 294843 US Highway 101, Quilcene, WA 98376
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, roughly 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Phone: (360) 385-3991
- Services: Family medicine, chronic disease care, routine checkups, prescriptions, immunizations, and basic behavioral health.
Quilcene Public Health Clinic (Jefferson County Public Health)
Medical & WIC
Quilcene
- Address: 294843 HWY 101, Quilcene, WA 98376 (same building as post office, back side)
- Phone: (360) 385-9400
- Hours: Medical by appointment; WIC typically 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Services: WIC nutrition program, some medical services, family planning visits.
Chimacum Public Health & School-Based Services
WIC & youth health
Chimacum
- Address: Tri-Area Community Center / Chimacum schools area
- Phone: (360) 385-9400
- Services: WIC visits on certain Tuesdays, and school-based health and counseling at Chimacum High School.
Jefferson Healthcare – Express Clinic (Port Townsend)
Walk-in
Port Townsend
- Location: Near Jefferson Healthcare hospital in Port Townsend
- Hours: 7 days/week, generally 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Services: Same-day care for minor illnesses and injuries.
Free & Low-Cost Medical Help
JC MASH Free Clinic
Free clinic
Port Townsend / Port Hadlock
- Clinic address: 175 Chimacum Rd, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 (at Bayside campus)
- Phone: (360) 385-4268
- Medical hours: Typically Monday and Tuesday afternoons (check for current schedule).
- Mental health hours: Selected afternoons during the week.
- Services: Free medical and mental-health assessments, help with chronic conditions, referrals, and assistance connecting to longer-term care, especially for low-income, uninsured, or under-insured residents.
Jefferson County Public Health (Main Clinic)
Public health
Port Townsend
- Address: 615 Sheridan St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Phone: (360) 385-9400
- Services: Immunizations, family planning, pregnancy support, communicable disease testing, and more. Sliding-scale fees; some services free.
Mental Health & Crisis Support
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
Mental health
Crisis & ongoing care
- Address: 884 W Park Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Main phone: (360) 385-0321
- 24/7 crisis line: 1-888-910-0416
- Details: Walk-in crisis services on weekdays. Ongoing counseling, psychiatric care, and substance-use treatment programs.
Dove House Advocacy Services
Survivor support
24/7
- Crisis line: (360) 385-5291 (24 hours)
- Details: Confidential crisis counseling and advocacy for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, or other crimes. Can help with housing, legal advocacy, and basic needs.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Nationwide
24/7
- Call or text 988 any time.
- Free, confidential support for people in emotional distress or worried about a loved one.
Equipment & Supplies
Medical Equipment & Supply Help
- Local medical-equipment “loan closets” and churches sometimes have walkers, wheelchairs, and other items.
- Ask your clinic (South County Clinic, JC MASH, or Jefferson Healthcare) or Dove House about current loan closets for equipment and supplies.
Getting Around & Help With Bills
Transportation to appointments and support with power and utility bills for residents of South & East Jefferson County.
Jefferson Transit – Buses & Dial-A-Ride
Transportation
County-wide
- Buses: Regular routes connect Brinnon, Quilcene, Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Irondale, and Port Townsend.
- Dial-A-Ride: (360) 385-4777 – reservation-based service for people whose disability or health condition makes it hard to use regular buses.
- Rides can be for medical appointments, groceries, and important errands. Call for details about eligibility and scheduling.
OlyCAP – Energy & Utility Help
Bills
Jefferson County
- Phone: (360) 385-2571
- Helps with heating and utility bills through state and federal programs (such as LIHEAP) and local funds.
Jefferson PUD – Low-Income & Senior Discounts
Bills
Jefferson PUD customers
- Website: Jefferson County PUD “Payment Assistance” & “Low Income Program” pages.
- Qualifying low-income and senior customers can receive monthly credits on electric, water, wastewater, and PUD broadband bills.
- Contact Jefferson PUD customer service for current applications and income guidelines.
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Emergency & Crisis Help
If you are in immediate danger or having a medical emergency, call 911.
Life-Threatening Emergencies
- 911: Police, fire, or ambulance.
- Tell the operator where you are and what is happening.
Mental Health & Suicide Crisis
- Crisis line: 1-888-910-0416 (Jefferson County)
- 988 Lifeline: Call or text 988 any time.
- You can call for yourself or for someone you are worried about.
Domestic & Sexual Violence
- Dove House line: (360) 385-5291 (24/7)
- Advocates can help with safety planning, emergency shelter, and legal or medical support.
Other Crisis Resources
- National and state hotlines are available for veteran support, disaster distress, and more.
- If you are unsure which number to call, start with 911 or 988 and tell them where you are.
About This Site
Jeffco.Info is a volunteer project to help neighbors in South and East Jefferson County find practical help with food, clothing, shelter, health care, and daily living.
Information on this site comes from public listings, local newspapers, and community organizations. We do our best to keep it current, but details can change without notice.
To suggest an update, correct something, or add a new resource, please email: info@jeffco.info.
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