Finding Additional Food Resources in Seattle
Find your way to additional food resources throughout the Seattle area with our list of resources, meals, and community fridges. If transportation is a barrier to accessing these resources, please reach out to a staff member about accessing bus tickets.
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MEALS
Toasted
Starting November 1st
“Can I put this on my neighbor’s tab” to cover meals
Sabine’s Back Bar
One-day event: November 2nd
Free food and coffee for all
Community resources
Food drives for local food banks
Phinney Neighborhood Association – St. John Church
5515 Phinney Ave N
Accessible by bus route 5
Roots – Chapel on the Ave
4130 University Wy NE
Friday Feast is an all-ages meal every Friday. Open to anyone in the community who would like to pick up a meal.
Accessible by bus routes 44, 48, 49, 70, 271, 372, 542, 556
Northwest Share Food Truck
5034 University Way NE
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 6:30-8 pm
Healthy, vegetarian and vegan cuisine
Accessible by bus routes 45, 48
ChuMinh Tofu
1043 Jackson St
Sundays from 10:30-12:15 pm
Free hot, vegan meals and survival supplies
Distributed each Sunday from 10:30 am – 12:15 pm
Accessible by bus routes 1, 7, 14, 36, 60, 106
Food Not Bombs – Occidental Square
Saturdays and Sundays from 5-6 pm
Under the glass shelter
Served on Saturdays from 5-6 pm
Accessible by bus routes 11, 212, 218, 550, 554, E line & 0.2 miles from the Pioneer Square Light Rail Station
Operation Sack Lunch Serves – Compass Housing
Serves on
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm and 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Fridays from 11:30 am-12:30 pm, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm
Secure, anonymous, no barrier, non-denominational, all inclusive
Vegetarian, diabetic friendly, pork free, shellfish free, tree nut, peanut, and gluten free meal options
Accessible by bus routes 21, 56, 57, 113, 125, C line, H line
Community Lunch on Capitol Hill – All Pilgrims Christian Church
Free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday
Breakfast 9:30 - 10:30 am
Lunch 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Meals are open to all, no sign-in required
Lenoxwa
2510 1st Ave
Pick up available Wednesday through Sunday from 4:30pm-7:30pm
Place order ahead of time by filling out the reservation form
Email for any questions: Info@lenoxwa.com
Luv-a-Latte Espresso
1102 South Yakima Ave Tacoma, WA
Ask owner for support to access free food and coffee
Open Monday through Friday 7 am - 3 pm and Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm
Taco City (Columbia City)
5212 Rainier Avenue South
All kids (12 & under) eat free during month of November with the purchase of an adult entrée
Parents enjoy 10% off their meal too
Present your SNAP card + ID at the register
Open Monday - Friday 11 am - 9 pm and Weekends 10 am - 9 pm
Seattle Bagel Oasis
2112 NE 65th St.
Come in or call (206) 526-0525 and ask for a manager, they will help you order
Contact bageloasismanager@gmail.com for more information
Cocoa Legato
8420 Greenwood Ave N
Offering a SNAP menu that includes a free pastry, coffee, or food item on the house
Tuesday – Sunday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday Feast
4130 University Wy NE
A free hot meal every Friday from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Alexandra’s Macarons
1410 18th Ave
Free food for community members losing their SNAP benefits // More Information
Conscious Eatery
5620 6th Ave S
Free meal for those in need due to government shutdown // More Information
The Couth Buzzard
8310 Greenwood Ave N
Pay what you can for all food and baked goods // More Information
Falafel Salam
4746 California Ave SW
Offering free “Family Meals” to anyone in need — no questions asked // More Information
Lil Woody’s
Neighborhoods: Ballard, Capitol Hill, White Center, Green Lake
Free burger for community members losing SNAP benefits // More Information
Lune Cafe
Neighborhoods: Auburn, Lakewood, Pioneer Square, Tacoma, U District
Free coffees and pastries for community members losing their SNAP benefits // More Information
Nielsen Pastries
520 2nd Ave W. Suite A
Free breakfast to anyone in need
Open Monday - Saturday 8 am - 2 pm
Radnor’s
5415 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA
Free lunch or dinner for community members losing their SNAP benefits
Mention to the staff “Can I put this on my neighbors tab” // More Information
Howdy Bagel
5421 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA
Offering free sandwiches and bagels to those whose SNAP benefits are being taken away // More Information
Salima Specialties
11805 Renton Ave S
Free meal Fridays – Pickup between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm // More Information
Spark Pizza
8110 164th Ave NE, Redmond, WA
Anyone in need can order the “Community Special” – Free pizza, no questions asked // More Information
The Station
Neighborhoods: Beacon Hill and Columbia City
Community Card // More Information
Tibbits @ Fern Hill
8237 S Park Ave, Tacoma, WA
Free hot breakfasts on Thursdays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM // More Information
TJ’s Street Tacos
129 Belmont Ave E.
Free food for community members losing SNAP benefits // More Information
Twede’s Cafe
137 W North Bend Way, North Bend, WA
Free kid’s meals for kids 12 and under, and 20% discount to families receiving SNAP
Just show your server your benefits card and they will apply these discounts to your bill.
Yaygit
5309 22nd Ave NW, Suite D
Free food for those community members losing SNAP benefits (allergy friendly) // More Information
Zax Eat 'N Three
7815 Aurora Ave N
Free food pantry and hot meal vouchers // More Information
Pantries & Community Fridges
Capitol Hill – St. Joseph Community Fridge
745 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Full sized fridge and pantry
Located at 19th and Aloha on the southwest corner, tucked behind the bus stop
Accessible by bus route 12
LGBTQ+ Center
400 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
Indoors and only available when the center is open
Accessible by bus routes 3, 10, 11, 12, 49
Estelita’s Library
241 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA
Full-sized fridge with small pantry
Accessible by bus routes 8, 14
Burien – 12027 10th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168
About 1 mile away from bus routes 128, 132
Phinney Ridge – Woodland Park Presbyterian
225 N 70th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Full-sized fridge and medium pantry
On the corner of Greenwood and 70th
Accessible by bus route 5
Dunlap/Rainier Beach – in alley
48th Ave S & S Thistle St, Seattle, WA 98118
Full-sized fridge with large pantry
Contains a public telephone and free WiFi
Looks like an alley, but it’s a street
Accessible by bus routes 7, 9
North Beacon Hill – Queer the Land
1307 13th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Mini fridge and very small pantry
Free Community Food Market – Colored Girls Garden Club
9254 57th Ave S
Thursdays from 1-3pm
Saturdays from 12-3pm
Bring your own bag and a mask
Accessible on bus route 7
Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Markets
Show your SNAP card to staff at the manager tent and receive $20 in Farm Bucks to spend at these markets
University District- Saturdays 9am-2pm
Capitol Hill- Sundays 11am-3pm
West Seattle- Sundays 10am-2pm
Rootstock NW
Fresh local groceries delivered throughout King County // More Information
Sweet Alchemy
4301 University Way NE
Community pantry and warm clothing items // More Information
Friday Afternoon Tea - Wallingford
Community pantry; take what you need and leave what you can // More Information