Welcome to the Help Warehouse page. Help Warehouse also helps with Basic Food Cards, Emergency Assistance, and USDA Commodities.
Since 1982 Help Warehouse has been the food collection and distribution center for Cowlitz and Wahkiakum food banks.
In 2006, Help Warehouse distributed over 1 million pounds of food through the eight area food banks and its seventeen USDA distributions sites.
Before Knock 'n' Walk
After Knock 'n' Walk
USDA Government Commodities
Fish - 360-636-1100 Monday-Friday Call 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Other emergency services Call 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Northgate Christian Center - 360-577-0620 1209 Minor Road - Kelso Every Thursday 10:00 am -1:00 pm Clothing also available Salvation Army - 360-423-3990 1639 10th Ave - Longview Monday - Wednesday - Friday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm FREE HOT LUNCHES - Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul - 360-577-0662 1222 Baltimore, Longview Monday - Wednesday - Friday - 8:30 am - 11:30 am Evening distribution for employed participants 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Castle Rock Lions Food Bank - 360-274-8887 224 Huntington Ave S - Eagles Hall Every Thursday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Kalama Helping Hands - 360-673-2814 191 Cloverdale Road Tuesday - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Clothing also available Wahkiakum Helping Hand - 360-501-6360 3 Fern Hill Road - Seventh Day Adventist Church Cathlamet Every Tuesday - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Woodland Community Service Center 360-225-9998 736 Davidson Every Monday - 12:00 noon - 7:00 pm
Government commodities are distributed monthly at seventeen distribution sites in Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties. Call CAP at 360-425-3430 for income guidelines and documentation required to obtain a punch card.
Basic Food Assistance Card
CAP provides information about the Basic Food Program and assists individuals with completing the application. Applications can be picked up in the Help Warehouse office at CAP. (formerly called Food Stamps)
Emergency Assistance
Diapers, infant formula, blankets.
CAP Thrift Store
CAP operates one thrift store in the old Mattresses and More behind the CAP building at 1526 Commerce in Longview. Proceeds from sales go to support Help Warehouse. Donation of clothing furniture, and household items are appreciated.
CAPtured Treasures
CAP also has a new boutique in it's main 1526 Commerce building. CAPtured Treasures sells name-brand clothing, unique gifts, and hand-made local jewelry. All proceeds go towards CAP.
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