International Resource Center & Community Services
International Resource Center
Essential Resources. A Place to Connect.
The International Resource Center is one of the primary ways individuals and families connect with Spokane Slavic Association.
The Center provides access to donated clothing, household essentials, food resources when available, and other practical support while also serving as a welcoming place where community members can learn about additional resources and opportunities.
Whether you need assistance, want to donate, or are looking for a way to help your community, the International Resource Center is a place to start.
What You Can Find at the Resource Center
Available resources may include:
- Clothing and shoes
- Household items
- Kitchen items
- Furniture when available
- Other donated essential items
- Food resources when available
Items are provided based on current inventory and availability.
Because most items are donated by community members and partners, we cannot guarantee that a particular item, size, or quantity will be available.
More Than Clothing & Household Items
The International Resource Center is also an entry point into other SSA services.
If you have another need, our team may be able to connect you with:
Resource Navigation & Community Assistance
Translation and interpretation
Notary and basic document assistance
Workforce and employment services
Business development resources
Youth and family activities
Community events and information
Services available through partner organizations
You do not need to know which program you need before visiting us. Tell us what you are looking for, and we can help identify an appropriate next step.
Food Resources
SSA partners with Second Harvest to provide food assistance to individuals and families in our community.
Our Food Bank is open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Spokane Slavic Association.
Food availability and schedules may occasionally change depending on deliveries and available inventory. For the latest Food Bank updates, please check our Telegram channel.
Donate to the International Resource Center
Your Items Can Help Another Family
The International Resource Center is made possible in large part through donations from individuals, families, businesses, and community partners.
SSA accepts selected new and gently used items that can be redistributed to people in the community.
Depending on current needs and available space, we may accept:
- Clothing and shoes
- Household items
- Kitchen items
- Furniture
- Other useful essential items
Donation needs and acceptance guidelines may change as inventory and storage capacity change.
Our Amazon Wishlist tracks the specific new items the Resource Center needs most right now — purchases ship directly to SSA.
Large Donations & Donation Pickup
SSA operates a box truck to support transportation of larger donations and essential items.
Pickup may be available for qualifying donations depending on:
- Type and condition of items
- Quantity
- Pickup location
- Staff and volunteer availability
- Truck capacity
- Current organizational needs
Please contact us before requesting pickup or bringing unusually large donations to the Center.
Giving Useful Items a Second Life
Community donations can create value in more than one way.
Many donated items are distributed directly through the International Resource Center to people who need them.
Selected donated goods may also be sold through approved resale channels when appropriate. Revenue generated through these activities helps support SSA's charitable work and contributes to the sustainability of the Resource Center.
This allows donated resources to continue creating community benefit even when an item may not be appropriate for direct distribution.
Visit the International Resource Center
5517 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99212
Resource Center Hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
These hours are for visiting the International Resource Center to donate or receive clothing, household, and kitchen items. SSA's general office hours are Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Give. Receive. Connect.
The International Resource Center was built around a simple idea: resources available within the community can be connected with people who need them. Today, the Center continues that work while also serving as a doorway to the broader services and opportunities available through Spokane Slavic Association.