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.

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

Phone: (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

Date/time: 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.

Details: Community members can access their grocery-style food bank as well as hot meals on weekdays.

Essentials First

Phone: (425)-502-7768

Location: 919 124th Ave, NE, Suite 103, Bellevue, WA 98005

Hours: Open Mondays – Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Details: Offers hygiene products and non-perishable food boxes through the World Foods Program for diverse communities. Open to all.

Bellevue Family Hub

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

Hours: (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.

Details: One-stop resource center supporting Bellevue School District students and families.

Renewal Food Bank

Location: 15022 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98007

Hours: 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.

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. 

TOASTED

Location: 278 106th Ave NE, #102-A, Bellevue, WA 98005

Hours: Open Tuesdays – Sundays from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Details: The bagel and coffee shop is offering one free full meal (a sandwich and drink) to community members on their “neighbors tab.”

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: Offers weekly food bags and holiday gift programs for children. Available to residents in Issaquah and surrounding areas.

Snoqualmie Valley

Fall City Community Food Pantry

Location: 4326 337th Pl SE, Fall City, WA 98024

Phone: (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

Phone: (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

Phone: (425)-788-1400

Hours: Tuesdays from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Details: Holy Innocents’ Food Pantry supports people living in the Snoqualmie Valley and Eastside.

Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ

Location: 4851 Tolt Ave, Carnation, WA 98014

Phone: (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!

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

Hours: 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.

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.

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

Hours: 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

Phone: 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

Phone: (206)-957-4634

Hours: 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.

Location: 2524 16th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144

Details: Offers nutritious proteins, produce, and shelf-stable foods for all. Valid ID required.

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.

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