Resources
The Gather Atrium is our resource hub. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and you are welcome to knock when we are closed. If we are here, we will do what we can to help.
The Atrium (408 W. Main St, Centralia) is the center of many of Gather’s services.
The Café offers free, sit down meals throughout the week.
Breakfast: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30am to 9:00 am
Lunch: Monday and Tuesday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Snacks and Sack Lunch: Friday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm
The Clothing Bank accepts clothing request forms on Monday and Wednesday. The orders are filled and ready for pickup after 12:00 pm the same day
Food boxes can be picked up without ordering, Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00 pm
Free haircuts are available Monday and Tuesday, from 12:15 pm to 2:00 pm. A signup list opens at 12:00 pm.
Peer support, mail, services, and assistance with locating resources are available from the staff during our open hours. Housing programs and care coordination are available by appointment outside of these hours. Making an appointment for services during open hours is always best, but we understand that isn’t always possible. We try to accommodate walk-in services, but staff availability is limited.
Other Resources in Lewis County
Food Banks
Gather Community Services
408 W Main St., Centralia, WA
Food boxes every Thurs/Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on walk-in basis. Delivery available every other week for those with transportation/distance/mobility issues. Fill out order form at www.gatherchurch.com/foodboxes to have box delivered. Box pick up Mon/Tues/Wed based on availability. No proof of income/documentation required. Please specify whether you have a way to store/cook food or not to receive appropriate food.
God’s Portion/God’s Blessings
1025 F St., Centralia, WA
Warehouse open Wed/Sat 9 am for 2-3 hours, based on attendance and volunteer availability. Bring your own bags for grocery shopping-style service. Be prepared to wait in line/dress for the weather. No proof of income/documentation required. Updates available at https://www.facebook.com/p/Gods-Blessings-100064883704482/. Please do not block driveways belonging to those who live in the area.
The Salvation Army
303 N. Gold St., Centralia, WA. Phone: 360-736-4339
Warehouse open Tues-Fri. from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and again from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Grocery shopping-style service. Please bring your own bags/boxes for carrying food out. ID or license as proof of identity required.
Hub City Mission
416 N Tower Ave., Centralia, WA
Food boxes available every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
Greater Chehalis Food Bank
750 S.W. 21st St. Chehalis, WA. Phone: 360-748-1226
Warehouse open every Friday from 12:15 pm to 3:00 pm and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Grocery shopping-style service. Please bring bags/boxes for carrying food out. Must provide name, address, household size, and age range, no documentation required.
Lewis County Gospel Mission
72 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, WA
Single-meal takeaway bags available Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Morton Pastor’s Pantry
277 7th St. Morton, WA. Phone: 360-498-5456
Services available every Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Hot Meals
Gather Community Services
408 W Main St., Centralia, WA
Breakfast is served Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Lunch is served Mondays and Tuesdays from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.. Individual meals may also be requested outside of lunch hours, Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, based on availability.
The Salvation Army
303 N. Gold St., Centralia, WA. Phone: 360-736-4339
Meal served Wednesday through Friday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Hub City Mission
416 N Tower Ave., Centralia, WA
Meal served on Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Lewis County Gospel Mission
72 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, WA
Breakfast served Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 12:00 am to 1:30 pm, sack lunches available Saturday and Sunday with breakfast service.
Lewis and Clark Event Center
117 W. Magnolia St., Centralia, WA
Every Tuesday community dinner served at 5:00 pm until food is gone.
Hygiene Services
The Salvation Army
303 N. Gold St., Centralia, WA. Phone: 360-736-4339
Hygiene station open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, located in the mid-back parking lot on the food-bank side of the building. Laundry services available at 1 load per day, laundry soap provided, final wash begins at 12:30 pm. Showers available, hygiene supplies included, final shower begins at 1:40 pm. Services available on a first come, first served basis.
Lewis County Gospel Mission
72 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, WA
Showers are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Gather Community Services
408 W Main St., Centralia, WA
Hygiene supplies (shampoo, conditioner, feminine products, toilet paper, diapers, etc.) available to take away by request, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Supplies are limited to availability. Basic haircuts are available Mondays and Tuesdays from 12:15 pm to 2:00 pm, on a first come, first served basis.
Cooks Hill Community Church
2400 Cooks Hill Rd., Centralia, WA. Phone: 360-736-6133
Diaper bank accessible once a month following account activation/acceptance. Create account at www.cookshillcc.org/diapers. Limited availability, waitlist available.
Clothing Banks
Gather Community Services
408 W Main St., Centralia, WA
Clothing order forms available Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 10:30 am with pick-up ready by noon, same day.
The Salvation Army
303 N. Gold St., Centralia, WA. Phone: 360-736-4339
Clothing shelves available during food bank hours, Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and again from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Limited supplies available on a first come, first served basis.
Lewis County Gospel Mission
72 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, WA
Clothing available Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Our Closet is Your Closet (Winlock Assembly of God, upstairs)
702 S.E. First St., Winlock, WA
Clothing bank open *most* Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Updates available at www.facebook.com/ourclosetisyourcloset/.
Centralia Christian Church
1215 W. Main St., Centralia, WA. Phone: 360-736-7655
Children’s clothing bank available every Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Housing/Shelter/Rent or Utility Assistance
The Salvation Army
303 N. Gold St., Centralia, WA. Phone: 360-736-4339
Night-bynight shelter at south end of property in large blue building, sign in begins at 6:00 pm. Coordinated Entry* intake assessments available on walk in basis during lunch hours. Wednesday through Friday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Call for appointment availability. Rent and utility assistance available in limited quantities. *Coordinated Entry offers assessments to those who meet eligibility criteria (Sleeping in shelter, outside, or in space not meant for human habitation, fleeing domestic violence, etc.) who may then be added to a master list which will serve as a database for program referrals based on availability.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
Phone: 360-623-1144
For emergent needs, including rent/utility assistance, food, toiletries, etc., leave message on phone number provided. Assistance is based on fund availability.
Community Action Council
409 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA. Phone 360-736-1800
Rent and utility assistance based on funding availability.
Love Inc.
Phone: 360-748-8611
For assistance including rent, utilities, furniture, gas vouchers, laundry vouchers, etc. When seeking assistance, call and leave a message detailing the need and you will receive a follow-up phone call.
Hope Alliance
815 W. Main St., Centralia WA. Phone: 360-748-6601
Shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence, based on availability. Legal and other support available to all experiencing domestic violence, based on availability.
Miscellaneous Resources
Hub City Bike Shop
539 N. Pearl St., Centralia, WA (Old Pearl Street Pool)
Operating hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Available for bike repairs and general maintenance. Donations for payment accepted but not required. A complete bike may be available for those in need, based on availability. Updates and hour adjustments can be found at www.facebook.com/hubcitybikeshop/.
Northwest Justice Project
Income qualified free legal assistance, information available at www.nwjustice.org.
Washington Health Plan Finder
Enroll in free or low-cost insurance at www.wahealthplanfinder.org.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
1209 Scheuber Rd. N, Centralia, WA. Phone: 360-736- 9270
Can assist with gas, pending available funding. Please call to verify and schedule.
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
$30 discount for eligible households. Eligibility criteria includes Pell Grant recipient, SNAP, WIC, etc. More information available at Affordable Connectivity Program | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov)
Xfinity Internet Essentials
Discounted internet service for qualified customers. Qualifications include SNAP, WIC, ACP enrollment, etc. *Can be combined with ACP discount for FREE internet, if qualifications are met* More information at Internet Essentials - Affordable Internet from Xfinity
Lifeline Call Phone Service
Cell phone service at no cost to qualified participants. Qualification includes enrollment in Apple Health Insurance or other assistance program. Limited to one phone per household. Various providers including: o Get Started with Access Wireless - Lifeline/ACP Free Cellphone Service o Lifeline Phone Service | Assurance Wireless o Free Government Phones Washington State | enTouch Wireless o Free Government Cell Phone Lifeline Program - Life Wireless o Q Link Wireless - Free Phone Service with Lifeline and ACP o SafeLink Wireless o Free Cell Phone Service, Free Cell Phones | TerraCom (terracomwireless.com)
Care Connect
Phone: 833-453-0336
Services available to those who have tested positive or have been exposed to Covid-19 and are needing support to be able to quarantine. Services include a one-time grocery delivery as well as utility assistance which may include electricity, water, internet, etc. More information at Care Connect Washington | Washington State Department of Health
Cascadia Cares
Washington Park, Centralia, WA
Grassroots non-profit provides laundry vouchers, blankets, pizza, and other snacks every Sunday at noon at Washington Park behind the Centralia Timberland library. Contact and updates available at Cascadia Cares Non-Profit 501C3 | Facebook.