Ray of Hope Day Resource Center (The Auburn Food Bank)
A day center for people experiencing homelessness in Auburn. The Auburn Food Bank says it is open daily; call to confirm days, hours, and space. Per Washington 211: restrooms, a weekly shower, monthly laundry, a la carte meals, phone charging, employment referrals, and limited help getting ID or a driver license. The Food Bank also lists a separate overnight shelter, Sundown, 9pm-7am nightly; call 253-833-8925 about it. Services: restrooms, showers, laundry, meals, phone charging, ID/driver license help, employment referrals, overnight shelter (separate program)
Where: 2806 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002
Hours: The Auburn Food Bank says Ray of Hope is open daily but does not post hours. Washington 211 lists Mon-Fri 8:30am-8pm, plus a warming or cooling space when weather calls for it. Weekend hours are not confirmed. Per 211, showers are about once a week and laundry about once a month per person. Call 253-833-8925 to confirm days, hours, and space.
Accessibility: Wheelchair and mobility-device accessible, but guests must be able to transfer without help (per Washington 211; not stated on the Food Bank's page). Call 253-833-8925 to ask about other access needs.
Cost: Free
Who can use: Ray of Hope serves people experiencing homelessness; the Auburn Food Bank's page lists no age or area rules. Washington 211 lists ages 25 and older, homeless in the Auburn area, and says to call first to check space. 211 also says the building is wheelchair accessible but guests must be able to transfer without help. The Food Bank has not confirmed these conditions on its own page, so call 253-833-8925 before you go. Pet rules are not published; ask when you call.