NEIGHBORHOOD HELP
Everyone is welcome to access these services.
Whether you need food, hygiene kits, or are experiencing homelessness, here are things to help - free of charge.
Menu
At St. Matthew's
Our Food Hub is located at the edge of the church parking lot and is open to everyone, no questions asked. It’s stocked daily with pantry items and includes a refrigerator for milk and deli items,
From the end of June through August, St. Matthew’s offers a free lunch for kids and teens ages 0–18 and their caregivers . Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 12–1 PM.
Everyone is welcome!
No sign-up or paperwork needed. Just stop by, enjoy a good meal, and spend time in a friendly space.
At Across the Street at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, we turn Thursday and Friday afternoons into your favorite part of the week. It’s totally free, no pressure, and all about you.
In Renton
Set up like a grocery store, they even have shopping carts.
Also, meals served to eat on site, or to-go. M-Th 11:30am
Downtown Renton location
Provides food, personal care items, and essential household items for parishioners, the homeless, and all people who come to us in need.
Find at the side door of the Parish Outreach Annex Building
Fairwood neighborhood location
Maternity Support Services
Dental Care
Children with Special Health Care Needs
ORCA-LIFT Cards
Also provide assessment, education and referrals to support a healthy pregnancy and help pregnant women find health insurance, local doctors or midwives and other community resources,
Also referral to needed medical, social, educational and other resources in the local community to help babies and families thrive.
Check out all the services offered
Renton Highlands location
Neighbors helping neighbors who need food, hygiene or paper items. If you see items inside and you want them, take them and know your community cares for you.
East Renton Highlands Location
Near Hazen High School location
Find other pantries on Google maps
3rd Thursday of the month
Connect with many local agencies. Free food, hygiene kits, free haircuts, and free phones are also available.
Renton Downtown Library
Do you or a loved one have a situation that may cause injury or illness that you are finding difficult to solve on your own? Puget Sound Fire FD CARES program can assist you in navigating the social service network and advocate on your behalf with insurance providers and other health care professionals.
If you have a question or would like to request CARES services, please call 253-856-4398 or email FDCARES@PugetSoundFire.org
If you or an unsheltered friend, family member, needs one of our services, please call or send us an email with the following information:
The individual's name, a detailed description of their location, and any contact information
Which of our services are they wanting? Are they interested in receiving medical care?
Nature of your relationship with the individual (friend, family member, etc.)
More information
Students living in a shelter, motel/hotel due to lack of other accommodation, unsheltered, cars/RVs, transitional housing programs, or doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship qualify for special services. Please fill out this form to notify the Renton School District of a student who may potentially qualify for services.
Fill out this this form
Immediate Help
211 connects individuals to vital health and human services and guides them to the most appropriate assistance that are typically the underlying cause of crisis.
988 is the new number for mental health crisis calls, providing immediate access to trained professionals offering crucial support during challenging times.
Extreme Weather
Hours: 8 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Maximum capacity of 40
Drop-ins are welcome
Separate area for men, women, and families
Snacks/food/warm beverages will be provided
Mats and blankets will be provided
St. Anthony’s Church,
501 S. 4th St
