Additional Food Resources
This list highlights community partners and businesses across our region who are here to support you and your loved ones. Each organization offers food resources to help ease the challenges many of us may be facing this season. We know this time can be difficult, and you are not alone — help is available. Please note that some partners are experiencing high demand, so availability may vary. We encourage you to contact each organization directly for the most current information.
This list includes partners and businesses that serve communities across King County as well as those located in Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Shoreline, Issaquah, Snoqualmie Valley, and Seattle. We will continue to update this list as more resources become available.
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County-Wide | Kirkland | Redmond | Bellevue | Shoreline | Issaquah | Snoqualmie Valley | Seattle
County-Wide Resources
Rootstock Northwest
Details: Supports small Washington farmers by delivering weekly grocery bags full of fresh produce and other items for people in need.
Lifelong Nutritious Groceries
Phone: (206)-957-1600
Details: Prepared meals, groceries, and home delivery for people who’re medically vulnerable, low-income, or have limited mobility.
United Way of King County – Home Grocery Delivery Program
Contact: (206)-461-3700 / customerservice@uwkc.org
Details: Provides free weekly and biweekly home grocery delivery for older adults – primarily those over 75, who are Asian, and live alone.
FamilyWorks Seattle
Contact: (206)-647-1770 / theteam@familyworksseattle.org
Details: Provides food access, referrals, and family support programs for families and individuals in need.
Kirkland
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church Community Pantry
Location: 10021 NE 124th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034.
Details: 24/7 free community pantry with non-perishable items. Open access; “take what you need” model.
Redmond
Redmond United Methodist Church
Contact: (425)-885-3311
Location: 16540 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, 98052
Details: Dinner provided once a week, dine-in or take-out, and open to all every Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Anyone who needs a meal, warm cup of coffee, or just a friendly conversation is welcome!
Redmond Senior & Community Center Senior Lunch Program
Location: 8703 160th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Contact: (425)-556-2300
Details: Offers nutritious meals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for adults 50 and over. Meals served in a group setting; $4.50 requested donation, but not required.
Bellevue
Salvation Army Eastside Corps
Location: 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
Details: Community members can access their grocery-style food bank as well as hot meals on weekdays. Food distribution Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Hot meals available Mondays – Fridays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Essentials First
Contact: (425)-502-7768
Location: 919 124th Ave, NE, Suite 103, Bellevue, WA 98005
Details: Offers hygiene products and non-perishable food boxes through the World Foods Program for diverse communities. Open to all. Open Mondays – Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Bellevue LifeSpring
Phone: (425)-451-1175
Locations: Shorewood Forest Elementary School – 16411 NE 24th St, Bellevue, WA 98008 & Highland Middle School – 15027 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98007
Details: Bellevue family resource center supporting Bellevue School District students and families. No appointment is needed. (Shoreline Forest) Mondays & Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and (Highland) Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Renewal Food Bank
Location: 15022 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98007
Details: Grocery-style food bank offering nutritious and culturally relevant foods, plus diapers, baby food, pet food, and hygiene supplies. No ID, proof of income, or address required. Open to all. Visit limit once per week. Mondays from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m., & Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
TOASTED
Location: 278 106th Ave NE, #102-A, Bellevue, WA 98005
Details: The bagel and coffee shop is offering one free full meal (a sandwich and drink) to community members on their “neighbors tab.” Open Tuesdays – Sundays from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Shoreline
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center Food Program
Location: 17500 Midvale Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Details: Grocery delivery and pantry access for people 60 and over in the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park areas.
Issaquah
KidVantage
Details: Provides baby food, formula, diapers, and groceries for families with infants and toddlers.
Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank
Location: 179 1st Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
Details: Shopping is every other week, and there is now new Express Shopping on Thursdays of Shopping Weeks. If you aren’t able to shop during open market hours on a shopping week, you can pick up a produce bag and dry goods box on those Fridays from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Emergency produce bags and dry goods boxes available. Available to residents in Issaquah and surrounding areas.
Issaquah Meals Program
Location: 180 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah (next to the fire station)
Contact: (206)-323-6336
Details: Provides free hot meals seven days a week, year-round, at the Issaquah Community Hall. All are welcome; no registration needed. Weekday meals are coordinated by Catholic Community Services, and weekend meals are coordinated by community volunteers.
- Monday – Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Snoqualmie Valley
Fall City Community Food Pantry
Location: 4326 337th Pl SE, Fall City, WA 98024
Contact: (425)-222-6655
Details: Offers food to neighbors in need in Fall City, Preston, North Bend, Carnation, and Snoqualmie. Distribution occurs on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Sno-Valley Senior Center Community Dining Lunch
Location: 4610 Stephens Ave NE, Carnation, WA 98014
Contact: (425)-333-4152
Details: Available to King County residents 60 and over. Cost is suggested donation of $5, or $10 for people under 60.
Holy Innocents’ Food Pantry
Location: 26526 NE Cherry Valley Rd, Duvall, WA 98019
Contact: (425)-788-1400
Details: Holy Innocents’ Food Pantry supports people living in the Snoqualmie Valley and Eastside. Tuesdays from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ
Location: 4851 Tolt Ave, Carnation, WA 98014
Contact: (425)-333-4254
Details: Offers a food bank and community dinner from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Take-out meals area also available during this time. A food box is located outside their location 24/7. All are welcome!
Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank
Location: 122 E. Third St., North Bend, WA 98045
Contact: (425)-888-7832
Details: Provides food and essential resources to community members. No one is ever turned away.
Seattle
University District Food Bank
Phone: (206)-523-7060
Location: 5017 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Details: Provides food assistance for families and holiday gift programs for children.
Rainier Valley Food Bank
Location: 9021 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98188
Details: Offers emergency food assistance, fresh produce, and groceries for residents of Seattle’s Rainier Valley and surrounding areas.
Byrd Barr Place
Location: 722 18th Ave., Seattle, WA, 98122
Contact: (206)-812-4940 / info@byrdbarr.place
Details: Provides groceries for anyone who needs them. Photo ID and address verification required. Home delivery available for those who live in 98102, 98112, and 98122 zip codes. Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., & Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
GenPride at Pride Place
Location: 1521 Broadway, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98122
Details: Provides LGBTQIA+ older adults with free hot lunches every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Jewish Family Services Polack Food Bank
Location: 1061 16th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Details: Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Thursdays from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., & Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ballard Food Bank
Contact: (206)-789-7800
Food Bank Hours: Mondays from 10:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., & Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Kindness Cafe Hours: Mondays from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., & Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 1400 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107
Details: Ballard Food Bank offers shelf-stable staples and fresh produce, proteins, hygiene items, and dog and cat food. People from all Seattle neighborhoods are welcome. ID/piece of mail helpful for registration, but not required. Kindness Cafe offers warm meals in a community dining setting.
El Centro de la Raza
Contact: (206)-957-4634
Location: 2524 16th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144
Details: Offers nutritious proteins, produce, and shelf-stable foods for all. Valid ID required. Wednesdays from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (for older adults and mobility-limited individuals), Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:30 – 4:00 p.m., Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Seattle Community Fridge
Details: Community fridges and pantries stocked with produce, proteins, and shelf-stable goods throughout Seattle as well as a location in Burien.
Free SNAP Dinners at Lenox
Contact: (206)-375-4557 / info@lenoxwa.com
Details: Starting Nov. 1, Lenox will be offering free takeout meals to SNAP recipients. Limited meals available. Text or email Lenox between 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. to place your order.
Friday Afternoon Tea
Contact: (206)-420-2798
Location: 4228 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
Details: Hosting a community pantry and offering hot tea and snacks on “community gift cards.”
City of Seattle’s Freshbucks
Details: Program that provides low-income individuals with a $40 monthly stipend for fresh fruits and vegetables to purchase at the Central Co-Op, Seattle Farmers Markets, and various supermarkets. Sign-up required.
That Brown Girl Cooks Community Kitchen
Location: Located across from Mt. Baker Light Rail Station at 3000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Details: Chef Kristi Brown is reopening her pandemic-era community kitchen, providing hot meals for all community members on a “pay what you can model.” Suggested donation of $5. Limited supply. Open to all. Click the button below to stay tuned to Chef Kristi’s Instagram for scheduled days and times.
Central Co-Op
Location: 1600 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
Details: The Central Co-Op’s Healthy Communities Program supports community members shopping on a restricted income by providing a 10% grocery discount. Community members enrolled in SNAP, WIC, or Freshbucks are eligible. Just bring your food assistance card to any cashier and ask for a sign-up form.
Toasted Seattle
Contact: (866)-421-8505
Location: 901 Dexter Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
Details: Provides free breakfast (a sandwich and a drink). Open Monday – Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. No requirements; everyone is welcome.
Sweet Alchemy Seattle
Contact: (206)-632-0243
Location: 4301 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Details: Hosts a community pantry with nonperishable items and warm clothing.
Sweet Chu Minh Tofu & The Eggrolls
Location: 1043 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104
Details: Offers free hot vegan meals every Sunday in Little Saigon.
NW Share Free Food Truck
Location: 5034 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Details: Serves free, freshly cooked vegetarian and vegan meals weekly across the Seattle area.
Seattle Community Fridge
Details: Free food available through community fridges across Seattle:
- Phinney Ridge: 225 N. 70th St. (Woodland Park Presbyterian)
- Dunlap/Rainier Beach: 48th Ave. S & S. Thistle St. (in alley)
- North Beacon Hill: 1307 13th Ave. S
- Capitol Hill: 745 19th Ave. E (St. Joseph Parish)
- LGBTQ+ Center: 400 E. Pine St. (inside the center)
- Burien: 12027 10th Ave. S.
- Central District: Estelita’s Library, 241 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S.
Seattle Mutual Aid Coalition
Location: 5031 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Details: Hosts a free breakfast program at the UHeights Center in the University District every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Seattle – Area Emergency Food Resources
Details: Find over 100 community food resources across King County. Food pantries are set up like grocery stores, allowing shoppers to choose the items they need most. Meal programs offer hot, prepared meals in a restaurant-style setting.
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