Community Assistance

WHAT DO WE HELP WITH?

  • Utilities – gas, electric, water
    • Warm Home Fund helps with Puget Sound Energy bills only and has different requirements (see below)
  • Housing- Partial Rental Payment
  • Transportation – bus passes, gas vouchers, car repairs
  • Clothing and Household Items
  • Laundry Voucher

HOW DO I GET HELP?

  • Call or email Dave Edenfield at 360-354-4673 or director@lyndenfoodbank.org to set up an appointment.
  • Appointment times are typically Mondays at 12:30 – 1:30, Tuesday 1pm – 2pm and Friday 12:30 – 1:30, but other times can be made

REQUIREMENTS

  • You must live in the Lynden School District
  • There is a maximum amount of assistance that you may receive per year, depending on funds available

WARM HOME FUND – Puget Sound Energy Bills Only

The Puget Sound Energy Warm Home Fund may be able to help you with your electric bill.

REQUIREMENTS FOR WARM HOME FUND

  • Your bill must say Urgent, Final, or Disconnect
  • You must live in one of the following areas: Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, Everson, Nooksack, Point Roberts, Sumas or Lynden
    • (zip codes 98230, 98231, 98240, 98248, 98247, 98276, 98281, 98295, 98264)
  • Call or email Dave Edenfield at 360-354-4673 or director@lyndenfoodbank.org to set up an appointment.