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Utility Assistance offered by Salvation Army's Social Services Department in Federal Way/Des Moines

Utility Assistance offered by Salvation Army's Social Services Department in Federal Way/Des Moines

Provides financial assistance for gas and electric (usage only, no deposits, no closing bills) offered through a funding cycle from Puget Sound Energy (PSE). Any household with a shut-off, urgent or final notice can call for help during the period from January until funds are depleted. Also may assist with Midway Sewer utility bills. The maximum we can help is once a year, funding is limited.

Physical Address

26419 16th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198

Hours

M-F, 9am-noon 1pm-4pm. By appt only.

Application process

Come into the office and bring your paperwork.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Those that live within the Federal Way School District in  ZIP codes 98001, 98003, 98023, and 98198 in Des Moines (south of S 216 St only). South of S 216th St will generally incorporate address numbers beginning with 216 or higher, as street numbers increase in numerical value as you head south from downtown Seattle in King County.   Landmarks include the large Safeway (just north of S 216th St) and Bartell's (just south of S 216th St). Also serves residents of ZIP code 98032 only if they live west of I-5 in the Highline School District.

Service area

98001 98003 98023 98032 98093 98198

Agency info

Salvation Army's Social Services Department in Federal Way/Des Moines

Provides emergency assistance with basic subsistence needs such as food bags, limited rental assistance, and utility assistance. Provides limited school supplies.