Student Basic Needs Resources
Food Pantry
At Skagit Valley College, we understand that food insecurity is a very real concern for many students. In an effort to help address this concern, we provide limited food resources at the Mount Vernon and Oak Harbor campuses. The Skagit Valley College food pantry is operated on the Whidbey and Mount Vernon Campuses as a collaboration of the Office of Student Life, Associated Students of Skagit Valley College (ASSVC), and the Community Basic Needs Navigator. The food pantry is supported through grants, community donations, staff payroll deductions, club support, collaboration with community food resource organizations, and support from the ASSVC.
Food Pantry Hours – Fall Quarter
Mount Vernon Campus Hours
- Monday and Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday: Closed
Whidbey Island Campus Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
When the Student Life office door is open students are welcome to come in and get food!
If you have any questions, please email: melissa.kristoffersen@skagit.edu.
If you would like to make a monetary donation to the SVC Food Pantry, visit the SVC Foundation Giving Form.
You will see “Please specify where you would like your donation to benefit:” Please select SVC Food Pantry in the drop-down menu.
Mount Vernon Campus Food Pantry
Whidbey Island Campus Food Pantry
Community Basic Needs Resources
Helping Hands Food Bank
9286 Fruitdale Road
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Helping Hands Food Bank is serving multiple distribution sites throughout Skagit County, Monday through Friday. Visit the Helping Hands website for more information and a full distribution schedule.
Food Distribution Hours
- Monday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Thursday: 12 – 4 p.m.
- Friday: 2 – 6 p.m.
Tri-Parish Food Bank
935 Peterson Road
Burlington, WA 98233
Visit the Tri Parish Food Bank website for more information about the services they provide.
Food Distribution Hours
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Neighbors in Need
1615 S. 2nd Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Visit the Skagit Valley Neighbors in Need website for more information about the services they provide.
Food Distribution Hours
- Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
North Whidbey Help House
1091 S.E. Hathaway Street
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Visit the North Whidbey Help House website for more information about services they provide.
Office Hours
- Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Tues: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed on weekends, most federal holidays, and Mon. – Fri. for lunch: 12 – 1 p.m.
Community Action of Skagit County
330 Pacific Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Community Action is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3), serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. Visit the Community Action of Skagit County website for more information about the services they provide.
Washington 211
Washington 211 is a free confidential community service and your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, health, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more.