East Whatcom Regional Resource Center
A great place to build community connections & access resources.
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 9am-Noon & 1-4pm as well as Evening Hours: Thursday 12noon-7PM**
(360) 599-3944
Upcoming Events:
- Substance Use Disorder Conversation and Workshop on June 25th from 9am – 3:30pm. Hosted by North Sound ACH, join for an open and honest conversation about breaking down barriers and supporting one another. Learn, share experiences, and promote understanding about the stigma surrounding substance use and substance use disorders. There will also be a “Train the Trainer” workshop that helps teach ways to help with stigma reduction in the community.
- Common Threads’ food truck will be serving FREE meals to youth age 18 and under from July 2nd – August 14th! Each child can take home 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches per week. Parents/guardians may pick up meals for their children (children are not required to be present) on Tuesdays from 8:30-10am.
Or visit us at the EWRRC or call (360) 599-3944.)
At A Glance
The East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (EWRRC) is located at 8251 Kendall Road in Maple Falls, Washington. This is a Whatcom County facility managed by the Opportunity Council. A variety of resources are available at the EWRRC Community Center. Stop by to check it out; we would love to see you!
The facility opened in September, 2011, and provides space for the state of the art preschool program, Head Start, community meetings, community garden, and basic needs resources as well as events throughout the year for residents in Eastern Whatcom County.
Building 2: In March 2020 Building 2 at 8255 Kendall Rd opened as a permanent home for the Foothills Food Bank a separate 501c3, which operates their distributions on Tuesdays 9AM-12noon and on Thursdays 4-7Pm. Click here to visit their website and learn more. This new building also offers space for private meetings outside of Foothills Food Bank space.
How to connect: If you have any questions, need support, or would like to volunteer please reach out to the EWRRC at ewrrc-allstaff@nulloppco.org or by calling 599-3944 during our office hours. Click here to be added to the Events Update and receive 1-2 emails month about our community events!
The Foothills Food Bank is a separate 501c3 organization and has it’s own volunteer process- go to their website to learn more!
Helpful Links:
- Click above to read about the Foothills Community Food Partnership, (a part of the Foothills Food Bank) as well as the Foothills Food Access Plan, and more.
Click here to read the 2022 EWRRC Strategic Planning Report and history
EWRRC Calendar can be found here.
The East Whatcom Community Council meets 1st Thursdays at 6PM
Rental Request Form and rental documents
WhatcomResources.org (external link)
Please note the building is available for a variety of activities such as classes, group meetings and family gatherings. Please call us to learn more (360) 599-3944.
You may review the center’s rental requirements and forms for non-commercial or commercial at the bottom of the linked page.
Proof of insurance is required for commercial events and use different forms than those for nonprofit/private use.
If you are interested in volunteering, please click here to use the Opportunity Council online form.
For directions to the center click here.