Resources

Island Resources

• VYFS Wellness Vouchers - vouchers for ferry, prescriptions and medical care

• VYFS Case Management - assistance connecting to available resources

• Backpack Pantry - out of school time meals for need children 206-463-2142

• Dental Van - free for low-income adults with no dental insurance 206-463-5511

• DSHS Van (applications for financial support, food stamps and medical coupons)

• Vashon Care Closet - community closet of medical supplies that are available for free for anyone who needs them. Located at the Lutheran Church 18623 Vashon Hwy SW. Call (206) 473-8715 or email contact@vashoncarenetwork.org.

• Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness

• Journeymen

• The DoVE Project

• Neighborcare Clinic Vashon (Primary Medical Care, help with access to insurance)

• Vashon Household

• Vashon Maury Community Foodbank

• Vashon Senior Center

• Assisted Living

• VARSA

• St. Vincent de Paul Society - Vashon provides emergency help with rent, utilities, food and other basic necessities to island individuals and families in their time of need. 206.450.7577.

• WIC (food vouchers and nutrition education for pregnant women and children) 206-477-0000

• Vashon Social Services Network works with Island volunteer groups to provide free meals every night of the week:

  • Monday- Methodist Church 5:30 pm

  • Tuesday- Presbyterian Church 5:30 pm

  • Wednesday - Church of the Holy Spirit 5:30 pm

  • Thursday - Presbyterian Church 5:30 pm

  • Friday - Lutheran Church - 5:30 pm

  • Saturday - Land Trust 5:30 pm

  • Sunday - Methodist Church 5:30 pm

• Free Showers :

  • Vashon Methodist Church Thursdays 12:00-3:00pm

  • Dockton Park

Childcare Resources

• List of Island Preschools and Childcare Providers

• Child Care Resources and Referral

• Vashon Kids Elementary Out of School Time