Food Banks
- Jefferson County Food Bank Association: http://jeffersoncountyfoodbanks.org/index.html
- Local 20/20 Food Bank page: https://l2020.org/local-food/food-banks/
- Food Bank Farm & Gardens of Jefferson County: https://ptfoodbankgarden.com/
Taxi Service
Peninsula Taxi – Serving all of Jefferson County
(360) 385-1872 (no website)
928 Tyler St, Port Townsend
They accept requests for preordered/prepaid grocery pickup and delivery. No additional charge beyond usual taxi fees.
School Districts – Food Distribution for Children During School Closure
See website or call the district office for updates on supplemental food pickup and/or delivery.
- Port Townsend School District – 360-385-3617
www.ptschools.org/about_us/news/what_s_new/free_meal_sites - Chimacum School District – 360-302-5890
https://www.csd49.org/News/2074 - Quilcene School District – 360-775-3363
https://www.qsd48.org/ - Brinnon School District – 360-796-4646
https://www.bsd46.org/
Jefferson County Public Health – WIC
WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)
360-385-9400
For more information and to learn about qualifying for WIC: www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/494/WIC-Nutrition-Program
Supplemental nutrition program for pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children up to 5th birthday. Due to recent health and safety concerns, all WIC appointments are now by phone only. Currently active WIC clients must call 360-385-9400 to have monthly WIC card benefits added by phone. New eligible WIC clients are accepted by phone.
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Port Townsend Branch, Community Services Office
877-501-2233 – https://www.dshs.wa.gov/
Starting March 20, Community Services Offices offer very limited in-person services, including:
- Issuing initial EBT cards for new food assistance applications, or emergency replacements
- Providing gas cards (pre-arranged)
Apply by phone or online for Basic Food Assistance, Food Stamps/EBT, and other benefits:
Phone: 877-501-2233
Online: www.washingtonconnection.org/home/