Food Assistance
SEATTLE LOCATIONS:
Ballard Food Bank
5130 Leary Ave. NW, North Seattle
Mon., Thurs., 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Tue., Wed., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Food pantry, commodities and home delivery for residents in 98107, 98109, 98117, 98119 and 98199. Numbers distributed 2.5 hours before opening time. Visit in person or call for delivery requirements. Application form required. Documents required: photo ID and proof of address or residency in area. No fees.
Website: ballardfoodbank.org/food-bank-1/
Bethany Community Church
1147 N. 81st St., North Seattle
Food Pantry: Mon., 6 – 7 p.m.;
Community meals: Every second and last Mon., 6 – 8 p.m. Offers a food pantry and hot meals. Serves everyone. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: churchbcc.org/missions/local-outreach
Blessed Sacrament Church
5050 Eighth Ave. NE, North Seattle
Sun. meal: noon – 2 p.m.; Food pantry: Fri., 10:30 a.m. – noon.
Weekly meal, food pantry and food delivery for any resident of the nearby area or people who are homeless. Visit in person or call for delivery requirements. Documents required for food bank only: ID and proof of address. No fees.
Website: blessed-sacrament.org/
Bread of Life Mission
97 S. Main St., Central Seattle
Lunch: Mon. – Fri., 12:15 p.m.; Dinner: Mon. – Sat., 7:15 p.m.
Snacks and hot meals. Wheelchair accessible. Serves everyone. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: breadoflifemission.org
Byrd Barr Place
722 18th Ave., Central Seattle
Food Pantry: Tue., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Wed., noon – 4 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.;
Home Delivery: Call to arrange Food pantry and commodities serving residents of Seattle and people who are homeless.
Commodities and home delivery available only to residents of ZIP codes 98102, 98112 and 98122. May visit once per week. Visit in person. Call for information about home delivery. Documents required: proof of current address. No fees.
Website: byrdbarrplace.org
Community Lunch on Capitol Hill
Serves hot lunch and dinner. Serves everyone. Visit in person. No fees.
Lunch: Central Seattle 1710 11th Ave.; Tue., Fri., noon – 1 p.m.
Dinner: Central Seattle 500 Broadway E; Wed., Thurs., 5-6 p.m.
Website: communitylunch.org
El Centro de la Raza
P: (206) 957-4634 or (206) 973-4401
2524 16th Ave. S., South Seattle
Wed., 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Fri., 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Government Commodities: Fri., 10 a.m. – noon Operates a food pantry. Serves everyone. Government Commodities available to residents of ZIP codes 98144 and 98108, and 98118 only. May visit once per week. Benefits navigator available on-site limited hours each week. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: elcentrodelaraza.org
Emerald City Community Seventh Day Adventist Church
P: (206) 322-0717
801 25th Ave., Central Seattle
Sat., 7 – 9 a.m. Serves breakfast. Focuses on Central Seattle area residents. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: eccsda.org/article/2/about
FamilyWorks
Offers a food bank. Wallingford location serves ZIP codes 98103, 98107, 98115 and 98133 (Seattle only). Commodities are available to ZIP codes 98103 or 98107 only. Greenwood location serves 98103, 98115, 98107, 98133, 98117 and 98177.
Visit in person. May visit once per week. Documents Required: photo ID and current proof of address. No fees.
North Seattle 1501 N. 45th St.;
Food Bank: Tue., noon – 2 p.m.; Thurs., 3 – 6 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Commodities only: Third Sat., 10 a.m. – noon.
North Seattle 9501 Greenwood Ave N
General Public: Tues 4:30-6:30; Wed., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Seniors: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Website: familyworksseattle.org/
First Covenant Church
400 E. Pike St., Central Seattle
Sat., 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Serves breakfast. Serves everyone. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: firstcovenantseattle.org/outreach/
First United Methodist Church of Seattle
Fellowship Hall, 180 Denny Way, Central Seattle
Breakfast: Sun., 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. Community breakfast served seated at tables. All welcome. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: firstchurchseattle.org/shared-breakfast/
Hopelink
17837 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline Office
Mon – Fri 8:30-5:30 Call for Food Bank hours Grocery style Food Bank model. Grocery quantity dependent on household size. Two Food Bank visits per month, Emergency food bags available two times per week. Serves those at or below 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Serves Lake Forest Park and Shoreline residents only. Call for appointment. No fees.
Website: hopelink.org/location/
Immanuel Community Services
1215 Thomas St., Central Seattle
Food Pantry: Mon., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.;
Community lunch: Last Sun., noon. Meals and a food pantry serving everyone. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: icsseattle.org/our-programs/
Jewish Family Service
1601 16th Ave., Central Seattle
Open Wed.& Fri., 10 a.m. – noon.; Thurs., 2 – 4 p.m.
Operates a food bank and limited home delivery. May visit once per month. Serves those who are homeless or living in zip codes 98101, 98102 98104, 98112, 98118, 98121 and 98122 as well as all Jewish people. Visit in person. Call to inquire about home delivery or evening and Kosher food bank services. Documents Required: ID with current address. No fees.
Website: jfsseattle.org/services/emergency-services/
King County Crisis Connections
P: 211
Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Pre-screening for Basic Food applications (also known as Food Stamps) serving households at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Call 2-1-1 for more information. No fees.
Website: kingcounty.gov/depts/health.aspx
Lifelong
Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
South King County Delivers meals to those living in South King County and coming home from a hospital, nursing home or other inpatient facility. No income requirements. Call for more information and to verify service area. No fees.
Website: lifelong.org/csb-welcome-home/
Millionaire Club Charity
2515 Western Ave., Central Seattle
Breakfast: Mon. – Fri., 6:15 – 7 a.m.;
Lunch: Mon. – Fri., noon – 1:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: millionairclub.org/how-we-help
North Helpline
Food pantry, including commodities for those experiencing homelessness. May visit once per week. Homeless clients can receive one no cook bag per day. Visit in person. Documents Required: photo ID and proof of address. No fees.
North Seattle 12736 33rd Ave. NE
Wed., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Thurs., 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Seniors/Disabled: Sat., 10 – 11 a.m.
North Seattle 13000 Linden Ave. N;
Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Website: northhelpline.org/get-help/food-bank/
Northwest Harvest
711 Cherry St., Central Seattle
Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thur 9:00 – 4:00 families with children 5 years old and under Food bank with groceries and sack lunches. May come once per day. Serves everyone. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: northwestharvest.org
Phinney Neighborhood Association
Serves hot meals. Visit in person. No fees.
North Seattle 525 N. 85th St.; Dinner: Mon., 4 – 6 p.m.
North Seattle 5515 Phinney Ave. N; Dinner: Tue: 4 – 6 p.m.; Lunch: Wed., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Website: phinneycenter.org
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church
7500 Greenwood Ave N., North Seattle
Phone Intake: Mon., 1 – 3 p.m.; Drop-In: Tue., 2 – 3 p.m.; Wed., 7 – 8 p.m.
Food pantry. Can be assisted once every two weeks. Call for a customized box or drop by. Documents Required: photo ID and proof of address. No fees.
Website: prlc.org/we-serve/food-bank/
Pike Market Food Bank
1531 Western Ave., Central Seattle
Tue., Thurs., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wed., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Food bank with limited delivery service, call for more information. Serves ZIP codes 98101, 98104, 98121 and anyone who is homeless. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: pmfb.org
Providence Regina House
8201 10th Ave. S., South Seattle
Food pantry: Thurs., 12:30 – 2 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. – noon;
Baby cupboard: First Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon Food pantry. May visit every week. Serves those who are homeless or in ZIP codes 98108, 98148, 98168 and 98188.
Documents Required: ID and proof of current address. No fees.
Website: washington.providence.org/supportive-housing/
Queen Anne Food Bank
232 Warren Ave. N., Suite B, Central Seattle
Food Pantry: Thurs., 2 – 4 p.m.; Meals: Mon. –Thurs., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Fri., 9 – 11 a.m.
Meals, sack lunches and a food pantry for those in ZIP codes 98101, 98109, 98119, 98121. Meal program serves everyone. Visit in person. Food pantry documents required: picture ID and proof of address. No fees.
Website: qafb.org
Queen Anne Helpline
311 W. McGraw St., Central Seattle Call: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.;
Apts: Mon., Tue., Thurs., 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Food bags that may be received once every 30 days. Call for an appointment. Documents Required: photo ID. No fees.
Website: queenannehelpline.org/services/
Rainier Valley Food Bank
4205 Rainier Ave. S., South Seattle
Food Pantry: Wed., Sat., 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; No-cook bags: Tue.– Sat., 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Home delivery services serving most of 98118, 98122, 98144, 98178. Call for delivery information. Documents Required: photo ID. No fees.
Website: rvfb.org
Salvation Army
Food Pantry: Central Seattle: (206) 447-9944
Food Pantry: South Seattle: (206) 767-3150 x 458
Documents required: photo ID for adults, Apple Health (Medicaid) cards or birth certificates for children under age 18 and proof of address. No fees. See website for specific details on location, time and requirements. Many locations for food bags.
Website: salvationarmynw.org
Seattle’s Outdoor Meal
Sixth Ave. and Columbia St., Central Seattle
Mon. – Thurs., 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 8 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., Sun., hours vary each weekend Hot meals outdoors. Weekend hours vary, call for hours. No fees.
Website: oslserves.org/outdoor-meal-site/
Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission /
Spanish: ext. 473
318 Second Ave. Ext. S., Central Seattle
Meals: daily: 7:30, 11:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; No lunch Sun.; Spanish phone hours: Mon. – Fri., 3:30 – 8:30 p.m. Meal serving everyone. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: ugm.org
Solid Ground
Fourth Ave. S, South Seattle
March – Nov: Tue., Fri., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Seasonal work trade program. Volunteer for two hours and receive a free bag of vegetables. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: solid-ground.org/get-help
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
111 NE 80th St., North Seattle
Last Sun. each month, 2 p.m. Meals serving anyone. Wheelchair accessible. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: saintandrewsseattle.org/jubilee-supper/
St. James Cathedral Kitchen
St. James Cathedral Hall, 907 Columbia St., Central Seattle
Line-Up: Mon. – Fri., starts at 3 p.m.; Meal: Mon. – Fri., 4:15 p.m. Meals serving everyone. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: stjames-cathedral.org/outreach/kitchen.aspx
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
P: (206) 784-3119 5710
22nd Ave. NW, North Seattle
Sept-May: Mon. – Fri., 7am -10 a.m.;
June-Aug., Mon. –Fri., 7 – 9 a.m.
Light breakfast and food bags serving everyone. Sobriety is required. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: stlukesseattle.org/serve/meals-ministry/
St. Mary’s Food Pantry
P: (206) 324-7100 x 18
Home Delivery: (206) 324-7100 x 23 611
20th Ave. S., Central Seattle
Mon., Wed., Fri., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Food pantry that also has baby supplies. Call for home delivery information if home-bound. Commodities for residents of east half of 98144. May be served once per week. Visit in person. Documents Required: photo ID or current proof of address. No fees.
Website: thefbsm.org/about/programs/
St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle
Fourth Ave. S., South Seattle
Tues, Thur, Sat 11:00 – 2:00 everyone
Fri 11 a.m. – 12p.m.; homeless clients only Food pantry.
Commodities available to residents of ZIP codes 98108, 98118, 98134, 98168 and 98188 with valid ID. No restrictions for food and other services. See food bank Intake staff for details on availability. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: svdpseattle.org
Trinity United Methodist Church
Visit in person Trinity United Methodist,
6512 23rd Ave. NW, North Seattle
Sat., 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Light breakfast and a full lunch serving everyone. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: tumseattle.org/soupkitchen
University District Food Bank
Roosevelt Way NE, North Seattle
Mon., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Tue., Thurs., 2 – 8 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Food pantry, baby cupboard and home delivery. Visit once a week. Serves residents in ZIP codes 98102, 98103, 98105, 98112, 98115 and 98125 as well as anyone who is homeless. Visit in person. Call for home delivery. Documents Required: photo ID and proof of address. No fees.
Website: udistrictfoodbank.org/services/
West Seattle Food Bank
SW Morgan St., South Seattle
General public: Wed., noon – 7 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.;
Seniors 55 and older: Tue: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Operates a food pantry, baby cupboard and home delivery. May visit food pantry once per week. Serves those that are homeless or ZIP codes 98106, 98116, 98126 and 98136. Visit in person. Arrive early to get a number. Documents Required: photo ID and proof of address (unless homeless). No fees.
Website: westseattlefoodbank.org
White Center Food Bank
10829 Eighth Ave. SW, South Seattle
Mon., 12 -4; Wed., Fri 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Evening second and fourth Wed., 4 – 7 p.m.;
Seniors 60 and older: Thurs., 10a.m. – 2 p.m.
Food pantry, food bags, baby supplies and food delivery. Food bags for everyone, pantry serves ZIP code 98146, as well as parts of 98106, 98126, 98136 and 98168. Call to confirm geographic eligibility. Visit in person. Homebound clients can call. Documents Required: photo ID and proof of address. No fees.
Website: whitecenterfoodbank.org/service-hours/
Woodland Park Presbyterian Church
225 N. 70th St., North Seattle
Mon., 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meals serving everyone. Not wheelchair accessible. No fees.
Website: wppcseattle.org
YWCA of Seattle
E. Cherry St, Central Seattle
General Public: Wed., 2 – 3 p.m.;
YWCA Clients: Wed., 1 – 2 p.m.
Operates a food pantry. Serves residents of the central area of Seattle. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: ywcaworks.org/programs/central-area-food-bank
BURIEN LOCATIONS:
Transform Burien
14501 Fourth Ave. SW, Burien
Hot Meal: Wed., noon – 2 p.m.; Fri., 5 – 7 p.m.; Sun., 3– 5 p.m.;
Groceries: Sun., 3 – 5 p.m. Hot meals and groceries. Visit in person. Documents Required for groceries: photo ID. No fees.
Website: transformoutreach.org/clothes-food-bank-laundry/
Highline Area Food Bank
18300 Fourth Ave. S. Manhattan Community Ctr, Burien
Tue. noon. – 2:30 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Second Tue evening hours.: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Food pantry that clients may visit once per week. Serves residents of the Highline area. Visit in person or call for information about service area. Documents required: photo ID, proof of residence and verification of family size. No fees.
Website: highlineareafoodbank.org/need-help/
TUKWILA LOCATIONS:
Church by the Side of the Road
3455 S. 148th St., Tukwila
Tue., noon – 1 p.m. Hot lunch for anyone. Visit in person. No fees.
Website: cbsr.org
Tukwila Pantry
P: (206) 431-8293
Riverton Park United Methodist, 3118 S. 140th St., Tukwila
Food Pantry: Tue., Thurs., Sat., 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.;
Meal: Thur., 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Operates a food pantry and hot meal program for residents of Tukwila, SeaTac, Burien and Boulevard Park. No fees.
Website: tukwilapantry.org/services.html
DES MOINES LOCATIONS:
Des Moines Area Food Bank
22225 Ninth Ave. S., United Methodist Church, Des Moines Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 – 11:45 a.m.; Third Tue., 6 – 8 p.m.
Food pantry and commodities. May visit food pantry once per month. Verify addresses served on website. Visit in person.
Documents required: current proof of address, photo ID for adults, ID for minor family members. No fees.
Website: myfoodbank.org/