Food pantries in King County and Seattle

Free food banks, pantries and soup kitchens Seattle and King County Washington

Get free food, groceries, meals and other forms of assistance from non-profits, churches or charities in Seattle and King County Washington. There are dozens of soup kitchens, food banks and free emergency pantries near you, many open today. The distribution centers and drive thru pantries offer a variety of resources to the low-income and people with no money in the community.

Find a free food pantry or soup kitchen near you in King County WA as well as a telephone number at the bottom for more information. In addition to offering basic needs such as free food, groceries, commodities, and other nutritional aids, a number of additional assistance programs are also provided.

For example some centers provide diapers, free cleaning supplies, baby formula, or hygiene goods. Or the case managers at a pantry may provide referrals for those resources. Or use a free food pantry or soup kitchen for free Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas meals

Where to get free food in Seattle WA area

Free food banks, pantries and soup kitchens Seattle and King County Washington.

As indicated, a food pantry or drive-thru distribution center is also a great place to call or stop by for information as well as referrals to local charities, non-profits, Meals on Wheels programs and more.

Low to moderate income families, seniors and single mothers can also learn about both state of Washington and federal government benefit assistance. Many food banks can also help people apply for government assistance such as TANF, SNAP food stamps, welfare, school lunches or other help.

Where to get free food in Seattle WA area:

Asian Counseling & Referral Food Bank: Address - 800 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98104, Seattle, Washington 98104. Phone number: (206) 292-5714

This food banks serves all Pacific Islanders/Asians of Seattle and also the general public. They have free cultural meals, distribute fresh or shelf-stable groceries, and provide free personal toiletries such as soap, hand sanitizers and more.

Additional free food assistance in King County

Ballard Food Bank: Facility address: 1400 Leary Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98107. Phone number: (206) 789-7800 Area covered - Serves all of zip codes 98107 and 98117; most of 98199 (from Shilshole up to 100th NW, over to 15th, down to 85th to 8th NW, down to 65th, over to 3rd NW and down to the water); all of Magnolia Third Wednesday & Thursday of every month 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m.

Services provided by this food bank include children’s clothing and a professional closet for work attire. There are also free hygiene items, Baby Cupboard, infant formula, and Emergency food available. Bethany United Church Of Christ 6230 Beacon Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98108. Dial for help - (206) 722-5105 or (206) 725-7535 No commodities are provided.

They give boxed groceries, items such as cereal or canned fruit and similar goods - based on donations. Blessed Sacrament: Location: 5050 Eighth N.E., Seattle, WA 98105. Phone: (206) 930-6005: Limited hours only, on Friday 10:30 a.m. – Noon:

Central Area Motivation Program - CAMP Food Bank 722 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. Phone: (206) 812-4956 Hours - Wednesday Noon – 4:00 p.m., Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This King County food banks offers a Baby Cupboard as well as emergency bags of groceries. There may be bread, tuna, canned meat or fruits, dairy and other goods. All of this and more is available. Northwest Harvest's SODO Community Market 1915 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134. Phone number: (206) 625-0755

Food bank hours - Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursday (baby food & formula) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Some of the support provided includes free bags of groceries and formula from a Baby Cupboard, but no commodities are offered. There may also be referrals to Christmas and Thanksgiving meal programs in King County.

Chicken Soup Brigade - Lifelong AIDS Alliance: Lifelong-Chicken Soup Brigade: The free Food Distribution Center is at 1016 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122. Phone: (206) 957-1600 Hot meals are served to the low income in King County as well as the homeless. A Meals on Wheels service is also available for low income senior citizens and the disabled.

City of Seattle Human Services Department Emergency Food Programs 700 5th, Seattle, WA 98124-4215. Call (206) 386-1001

They work with and support local food banks and centers in Seattle and King County, so they may be a resource for you. The government organization is also a great place to contact for public aid, such as food stamps as well as the USDA Commodity Supplemental Program. There are applications to EBT cards, WIC vouchers and other benefits.

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Pike Market Food Bank: Location is 1531 Western Ave P, Seattle, WA 98101. Phone: (206) 626-6462: A free soup kitchen is on site. Holiday meals, cleaning supplies and other items are passed out to families living in poverty. there may be soap, razors, blankets, and hygiene supplies. El Centro de la Raza 2524 16th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144.

Phone number: (206) 329-7960 Some of the zip codes covered include 98108, 98144, 98144 and partially 98108.

Programs administered include - Baby Cupboard, food deliveries to seniors/homebound, and the center also runs a Multi-service center offering housing, job assistance. There are free food stuff such as Dried Beans, Cooking oil, Flour, and others.

Salvation Army King County food and meal distribution centers: Assistance provided is food, and also access a baby cupboard. There is a limit of three emergency food bags or visits per household per year. Special holiday meals are served too, such as free Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas food baskets and toys for children.

The low-income, immigrants, homeless and unemployed can get help too. offered includes grocery assistance and food offered includes 4-month voucher issued to all clients. Most of the support is for those income qualified individuals who have used food bank 6 months or longer. In addition, bus tickets and emergency housing assistance is offered.

Or get free Thanksgiving turkey dinners, Easter or Christmas meals and summer snacks for kids. Address - 1101 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101. Phone: (206) 447-9944:

Another location of the Salvation Army is the White Center. 9050 – 16th Avenue SW, 98106, Seattle, WA 98146. Phone: (206) 767-3150. They may help single moms in King County using the WIC - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and offer diapers, formula, and more.

The Renton Salvation Army - Main address is 206 S Tobin St, Renton, WA 98057. Dial to learn more (425) 255-5969. Zip codes covered include Renton/Fairwood: 98055, 98056, 98057, 98058, 98059 A number of other assistance programs, whether food or info on SNAP food stamps and other support is arranged.

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Salvation Army King County food assistance programs NW Life Foundation 13120 SE 192nd St, Renton, WA 98058. Call 253.638.8470 Praisealujah - Food Distribution Center: Address: 20842 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98198. Call (206) 307-9166 Snoqualmie Valley Pantry 122 E 3rd St, North Bend, WA 98045.

For hours, dial (425) 888-7832 YWCA Central Area: The free Food Distribution Center is at2820 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122. Call (206) 461-4888 Free summer meals for kids from the USDA feeding program.

There are also bag lunches, snack, dinners, and weekend backpack meals for kids. There are also Nutrition Education in Seattle WA, Family Dining, Senior Programs, and Child Nutrition Programs. Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County: Address - 851 Houser Way N A, Renton, WA 98057. Call (425) 277-0300:

Or feel free to call (206) 329-0300 for referral to a nearby charity or not for profit agency. Serves all of King County. The center can even offer referrals to dozens of other free food bank, drive thru pantries open today and other distribution sites in Seattle and King County Washington.

Puget Sound Labor Agency AFL-CIO Community Food Bank: Address - 5300 4th Ave S Unit 101, Seattle, WA 98108, Seattle, WA 98121. Telephone: (206) 448-9277

Hours of the food bank - Monday & Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Union Members, and their families in Seattle WA, can use the free food pantry. Get groceries, paper products like toilet paper, holiday food baskets, fresh fruit and other stuff. Zip codes covered - 98101, 98104, 98109, 98111, 98119, 98121, 98134, 98199.

Rainier Valley Food Bank 9021 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, Seattle, WA 98118. Phone: (206) 723-4105

Hours of food bank - Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Seattle Indian Center 1265 South Main St #105, Seattle, WA 98144. Phone: (206) 329-8700 Federal Way Senior Center: Location is 4016 S 352nd St, Auburn, WA, 98001. Call 253-838-3604: Programs include free Meals on Wheels for senior citizens and disabled people.

There is a pet food pantry, Ensure for the elderly, and congregate meals. Or apply for help such as education, health, transportation, free cooking classes as well as emergency services.

Woodland Park Presbyterian Church: Main address: 225 N 70th St, Seattle, WA 98103. Phone: (206) 782-3776: New Beginnings Christian Fellowship 19300 108th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030. For hours of the meals and emergency pantry, call 425-282-6220

St. Vincent de Paul Food and Clothing Bank 5972 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108. Telephone: (206) 767-9975 or (206) 767-7888 Access the following - Baby Cupboard, household items, and Clothing Bank. The charity also have free baby formula, diapers, and meals for babies and infants. This may be available along with other social services for