Resources

Food Support

No one should go hungry. But, making ends meet can be hard. Many homes lack reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Finding resources for food supplementation can be hard because most services serve on a limited basis. Below is a list of food banks and food service programs across Spokane that you can utilize when you need to. 

food support services

Organization

Address

Notes

Salvation Army

 

222 E Indiana
Spokane, WA 99207

8AM-4PM
Monday-Thursday

Breaking Bread Rescue Market
Run through the Family of Faith Community Church

(509) 325-0343

1504 W Grace Ave
Spokane, WA 

Food Pantry Hours: Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Our Place
(509) 326-7267

1509 W College
Spokane, WA 99201

DSHS

Maple Office: (509) 363-5000
Trent Office: (509) 227-2770

1608 W Boone Ave
Spokane, WA

8517 E Trent Ave #101
Spokane Valley, WA

Apply for food benefits, Medical Insurance, and other resources

8AM-5PM
Monday-Friday 

Partners Inland NW
509-927-1153

10814 E Broadway
Spokane, WA 99201

Resources

Employment Support

Being out of the workforce for an extended period of time can be tough. Tasks such as developing a resume can seem impossible when you do not know where to start. There are a variety of services in Spokane that are here to help you get back out there! Services offer everything from resume building, to temporary employment agencies, and even classes that help you improve your interviewing skills! Check out this list of resources and see what’s right for you.

Employment and jobs help

Organization

Address

Notes

Revive Counseling – FCS Supported Employment Navigation
intake@revivespokane.com
(509) 413-2950

Revivespokane.com/employment/

901 N Monroe St Ste 200
Spokane, WA 99201

Reentry navigators are peer coaches with lived experience.

Worksource Spokane
(509) 532-3000
130 S Arthur Street
Spokane, WA

Resume building, community computers, employment resouces through their website

Resources

Education and Job Training

 

Having trouble thinking of things to include on your resume? Maybe you could benefit from job training programs. There are a wide variety of programs that offer skills that can be useful for your job search or even to include on a resume. Programs like BFET (Basic Food and Employment Training), RISE ( apprenticeship programs, and more!

 Are you thinking of going back to school or enrolling in a vocational program? Contact the local community colleges and see what your options are!

education and training support

Organization

Address

Notes

The Fulcrum Institute
(509) 795-8955

211 W Augusta Ave 
Spokane, WA 99205

BFET, RISE

Worksource
(509) 532-3000

130 S Arthur St 
Spokane, WA

Shelly Palmer can help with connection to SCC enrollment

Career Path Services
(509) 227-2266

1313 N Maple 
Spokane, WA

Caitlin Robertson — RISE (can pay rent and other costs if engaged)

Goodwill
(509) 232-1136

130 E 3rd Ave 
Spokane, WA

BFET, Credentials to Careers, Transitional Jobs

Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
(509) 363-4700

1313 N Atlantic St. #1000
Spokane, WA

Help with finances and work costs available

YWCA
(509) 326-1190

930 N Monroe
Spokane, WA

BFET for women, Sister’s Closet (clothing items for women, including interview clothes)

SCC’s Pre-apprenticeship / Manufacturing Program
(509) 279-6226

2917 W Fort George Wright Dr (Magnuson Building)
Spokane, WA

Susanne Bettinger (will help fill out FAFSA or enrollment in S/FCC programs) — 11 week program

Association of General Contractors Pre-apprenticeship Program
(509) 534-0502

2110 N Fancher
Spokane, WA

Mike Ankney or Judith Gilmore — 6 week program

Labor Ready
(509) 535-8582

504 E North Foothills Dr.
Spokane, WA

Temporary work that could lead to full-time employment

The Command Center
(509) 328-3939

3808 N Division Street
Spokane, WA

Temporary work that could lead to full-time employment

Manpower
(509) 623-7100

720 W Boone Ave #100
Spokane, WA

Temporary work that could lead to full-time employment

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Clothing Resources

Starting from scratch? Starting over can be difficult when you only have the shirt on your back. Well, these guys got your back! Check out these resources that can help you build up your wardrobe. Clothing closets offer everything from casual clothing, shoes, and sandals, to the perfect interview outfit needed to make that lasting impression on your future employer! Some offer accessories such as makeup and purses, or hygiene products. Check with the provider to see what is available. Or, if you have any clothing that you are no longer using, they greatly accept donations! 

Organization

Address

Notes

Volunteers of America
(509) 624-2378

525 W 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99201 

Help with finances and work costs available

Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
(509) 363-4700
1313 N Atlantic St #1000
Spokane, WA

Help with finances and work costs available

YWCA
(509) 326-1190
930 N Monroe
Spokane, WA

Help with finances and work costs available

Teen Closet
(509) 534-1151 

9212 E Montgomery Ave #302
Spokane Valley, WA 99206

Clothes for foster kids and teens in need