Volunteers of America Western Washington: The Complete 2026 Guide to Every Program, Location, and How to Get Help in Everett

Q: How do I volunteer with VOAWW?

Sign up at volunteer.voaww.org or call the main line at (425) 259-3191.

Quick answer: Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) is headquartered at 2802 Broadway in Everett and responds to more than 315,000 requests for assistance a year across Snohomish County. Its programs include the no-documentation Everett Community Food Bank at 1230 Broadway, two Casino Road food pantries, the Carl Gipson Center for adults 50 and older at 3025 Lombard Avenue, the Trailside ECEAP preschool, rapid rehousing and rental assistance, crisis counseling, and a 24/7 crisis line. Main phone: (425) 259-3191.

If you have lived in Everett for any length of time, you have probably heard the name Volunteers of America — most often shortened to VOA — and you may know someone who has walked through one of their doors. What most people don’t know is how big the operation actually is, or how many different kinds of help it provides from its Everett base.

This is the complete 2026 guide to the organization, program by program, with every address and phone number a resident might actually need.

The Headquarters: 2802 Broadway

VOAWW’s administrative headquarters is at 2802 Broadway in Everett, WA 98201. The main line is (425) 259-3191. The mailing address for donations or general correspondence is PO Box 839, Everett, WA 98206-0839.

The headquarters building is the front door for the whole network. If you don’t know which program you need, calling the main number and describing the situation will route you to the right team.

VOAWW reports responding to more than 315,000 requests for assistance annually. A significant share of that volume is processed through Everett facilities and Everett staff.

The Everett Community Food Bank: 1230 Broadway

The VOAWW Everett Community Food Bank operates at 1230 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201 — a few blocks north of headquarters. Two policies shape who walks in:

No documentation required. The food bank’s public materials are explicit: “There are no eligibility or documentation requirements to receive food.” You don’t prove income. You don’t bring paperwork. You don’t explain your situation.

Grocery-store style. Guests walk through and select their own food rather than receiving a pre-assembled bag. Dietary restrictions, cultural preferences, allergies, and what kids will actually eat all matter, and the grocery-style model respects the dignity of the person shopping.

Hours for groceries:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second and fourth Tuesday — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Donations accepted: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Food bank phone: (425) 259-3191 ext. 13014
Email: food@voaww.org

The Casino Road Food Pantries

In addition to the Broadway food bank, VOAWW runs two food pantries on Casino Road that put food distribution directly into the neighborhood that uses it most:

The Village
14 E Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98208
Second, fourth, and fifth Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Bible Baptist Church
805 W Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98204
First and third Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Same no-documentation, grocery-style policy as the Broadway food bank. The Casino Road pantries are a partnership between VOAWW and the local neighborhood — a significant share of volunteer energy, food donation, and community ownership of the work comes from Casino Road itself.

The Carl Gipson Center: 3025 Lombard Avenue

The Carl Gipson Center at 3025 Lombard Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 is VOAWW’s membership-based community home for adults 50 and older, veterans, people with disabilities, immigrants, and other underserved communities. Phone: (425) 818-2744.

The Gipson Center offers classes, meals, social connection, health programs, and a consistent community hub. For many Everett older adults, it is the anchor point of their week. For the city, it is one of the most concrete answers to “where do older adults find community here?”

The Trailside ECEAP Preschool

ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) is Washington State’s publicly funded preschool for eligible children. VOAWW operates the Trailside ECEAP in Everett, offering free or reduced-cost preschool to qualifying families.

ECEAP eligibility is based on income and need. Families who qualify can enroll children ages 3 to 5 for a full preschool experience at no cost. This is not daycare — it is a structured preschool program with school-readiness curriculum, meals, and family engagement services.

Enrollment starts with a call to the main VOAWW line, (425) 259-3191.

Housing: Rapid Rehousing and Rental Assistance

VOAWW’s housing programs span the continuum from emergency rental assistance (one-time help to prevent eviction) to rapid rehousing (short-term rent and case management for people who have lost housing and are getting back into stable housing) to longer-term stabilization services.

The practical version: if someone in Everett is at risk of losing housing, or has already lost it, VOAWW is one of the first places to call. The programs are capacity-limited — no one can promise assistance for every request — but the organization is a primary entry point for housing stabilization help in Snohomish County.

To inquire about housing help, call (425) 259-3191 and describe the situation. The intake team will determine which specific program fits and what the next step is.

Crisis Services and the 24/7 Crisis Line

VOAWW operates a 24/7 crisis line serving Snohomish County and adjacent counties. For someone in mental-health crisis, experiencing thoughts of suicide, or needing immediate support, the crisis line is staffed around the clock by trained counselors.

For immediate safety concerns, always call 911.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is the national 24/7 resource as well, accessible from anywhere in the U.S. by calling or texting 988.

How to volunteer with VOAWW

Ongoing volunteer needs include food bank stocking and distribution, Carl Gipson Center programming, ECEAP classroom support, and administrative support at headquarters. Volunteer sign-up is at volunteer.voaww.org or by calling the main line.

For employers and community groups interested in group volunteer days, VOAWW coordinates these through the headquarters staff.

How to donate

Financial donations: voaww.org
Mail: PO Box 839, Everett, WA 98206-0839
Food donations: Dropped at the Everett Community Food Bank, 1230 Broadway, Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monetary donations are typically more impactful dollar-for-dollar than food donations because VOAWW’s purchasing power through food-bank networks lets each dollar stretch further than a retail purchase.

The bigger Everett picture

VOAWW is one of several major social service organizations operating in Everett — alongside Snohomish County’s own Veterans Assistance Program, Housing Hope, Cocoon House, Catholic Community Services, and a range of smaller neighborhood organizations. The specific thing VOAWW does that many others don’t is the no-documentation, grocery-style food bank at scale, combined with the older-adult anchor at the Carl Gipson Center and the ECEAP preschool.

For a city the size of Everett, having a nonprofit of this scale headquartered on Broadway is not just operationally useful — it is part of what makes the city’s social safety net visible and accessible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Volunteers of America Western Washington headquartered?

2802 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201. Main phone: (425) 259-3191. Mailing: PO Box 839, Everett, WA 98206-0839.

Do I need to prove income or bring paperwork to the Everett food bank?

No. The Everett Community Food Bank at 1230 Broadway has no eligibility or documentation requirements. You walk in, you receive groceries, grocery-store style.

What are the hours of the Everett Community Food Bank?

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., plus the second and fourth Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where are the Casino Road food pantries?

The Village (14 E Casino Rd) opens 2-5 p.m. on the second, fourth, and fifth Tuesdays. Bible Baptist Church (805 W Casino Rd) opens 3-5 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays.

What is the Carl Gipson Center?

VOAWW’s community hub for adults 50 and older, veterans, and people with disabilities. Located at 3025 Lombard Avenue, Everett. Phone: (425) 818-2744.