Alternative Resources for SNAP/EBT board by

Lenox Restaurant - 2510 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

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Meals to go. Contact them by email, phone or text.

(206)375-4557

UW Food Pantry - Poplar Hall, 210 1311 NE 41st St. Enter through the north side of the building at Brooklyn and 41st.

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Autumn Quarter 2025 (effective 9-24)
Mondays: 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Tuesdays: 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Wednesdays: 1:30PM – 6:00PM
Thursdays: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Fridays: Closed

Please note: Check the UW Food Pantry Instagram account for unanticipated closures that deviate from posted operating hours. On occasion things come up and we are not always able to fully staff the pantry as needed to remain open.

Some tips for first time visitors

Bring your Husky ID card
Bring your own bag! The UW Food Pantry does not provide bags
Be prepared to wait at least 30 minutes during peak times

University District Food Bank - 5017 Roosevelt Way NE

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Mon  9 am – 3 pm
Tue  11 am – 7 pm
Thu  11 am – 7 pm
Fri   11 am – 4 pm

Lost your SNAP benefits? We can help

Come visit any day we are open to receive food. You can schedule an appointment or just show up and join the waitlist.
Look for our staff in front of the food bank to help guide your way.
No documentation needed. No questions asked. Your info is never shared.
Food is free for everyone.
To-go food boxes available or wait to grocery shop, the choice is yours.
Visit once a week. Find another food bank too if you need more food help.

Find a Food Bank close from you

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Explore the map to find food banks and other resources near you!

Food Security grant

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The Food Security grant is available to help students meet short-term, immediate needs. The grant is a $100 allotment on a Husky Card intended for emergency assistance to purchase food from a UW Housing & Food Services facility. Eligibility is limited to currently enrolled students who have exhausted other funding options, including student loans, and have completed FAFSA or WASFA. Applicants will also talk with a financial aid counselor to see how they can help address long-term food security needs. Click here for more information or to request an appointment with a counselor.

Teacher Education Program Emergency Relief Fund

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EXCLUSIVE FOR TEP STUDENTS.

This fund supports students in our teacher education programs who are experiencing a life circumstance that has created an unanticipated financial emergency. When completing the online application, you can submit the details of your circumstances and need. Providing this information online will allow us to review your request sooner. If you prefer to provide this additional information over the phone, please indicate this in your application.

El Centro de la Raza - 2524 16th Ave S and 1607 S 341st PL

aespindo — 2025-10-31 04:18:09 UTC

Wednesdays: Open exclusively for seniors and mobility-limited individuals from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Thursdays: Open from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Fridays: Open from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

Eligibility Requirement

Have a valid picture ID

Family Works - 4318 Stone Way N 98103

aespindo — 2025-10-31 04:22:41 UTC

Food Bank Hours
Tue: 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Thu: 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Fri: 11:00 am–1:00 pm

Find a Little Free Pantry

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Seattle Farmer's Market - Food Pantry/SNAP Fund

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https://www.instagram.com/p/DQc1FB9kup1/?img_index=1

Seattle Farmer's Market - Ballard Farmers Market - 5345 Ballard Ave NW

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How it works:

Present your valid EBT card at the market information booth
Market staff will give you $30 in coins to spend at the market

Programs:

Free food pantry
$30 each farmers market day to spend on fresh food at the market

Community Free Pantry - 600/602 19th Ave E

aespindo — 2025-10-31 04:38:59 UTC

We’re opening a Community Pantry at Condesa & Pitch The Baby. Why? Groceries are up, assistance is down, and neighbors help neighbors. This is simple: take what you need, leave what you can.

If you need food, please take some. No questions, ever.
If you can give, please drop off shelf-stable items during business hours or donate to the Pantry GoFundMe to keep the pantry stocked. We’ll also keep a Pay It Forward - Tab board open for anyone who wants to sponsor a meal. We’ll put the paid for meal on the board and anyone can come by and grab a tab to pick up a hot meal.

For the Pantry: : rice, beans, canned fish/chicken, soups, pasta, shelf-stable milk, cooking oil, tortillas, peanut/almond butter, baby food/diapers, menstrual products, hot sauce/condiments, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, pet food.
Please avoid: expired/open items, home canned goods.

Want to help another way? Sponsor the pantry and keep the pantry stocked and keep our neighbors fed. Or buy a meal and place it on the tab board.

This is our first community pantry and we’re open to suggestions on how to make it better for everyone!

Gracias, comunidad.

Radnor’s Burgers & Beignets - 5415 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409

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Toasted Bagels & Coffee - U District, Bellevue and South Lake Union

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U District - 4756 15th Ave NE

Bellevue - 278 106th Ave NE

South Lake Union - 901 Dexter Ave N

https://toastedseattle.com/locations

Toasted Bagels & Coffee - Neighbor's Tab

aespindo — 2025-10-31 04:48:45 UTC

the neighbors tab is our way of taking care of each other — $5 helps cover the cost of one full meal (a sandwich + drink) for those who are losing their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. TOASTED. will take care of the rest :)

https://toastedseattle.com

UW - Emergency Aid

aespindo — 2025-10-31 04:51:43 UTC

We understand life can be unpredictable. Unplanned and unexpected costs can cause significant stress and impact academic success and personal well-being. That’s why the three campuses of the University of Washington have Emergency Aid assistance to support currently enrolled UW students.

Emergency Aid funding assists UW students by providing financial support when assistance is needed with unexpected, unavoidable, and unplanned expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, fire/water damage, or a need for emergency housing and food.

Possible expenses that can be considered for emergency aid assistance include:

Food security
Emergency medical/dental costs
Emergency/Temporary Housing and living expenses
Family emergencies
Natural disasters

This list is not all inclusive. If the reason you are seeking funds is not listed, you can still submit an Emergency Aid Request for consideration.

Donate to Any Hungry Husky

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Providing support for the UW Food Pantry and UW community members experiencing food insecurity.

Bagel Oasis - 2112 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115

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Email our manager for more information and we hope to provide solutions that can fit individual needs.

If technology access is difficult and you're comfortable coming in person, ask for a manager and they will be happy to help you. Or call the store at 206-526-0525 and ask for a manager.

Friday Afternoon - 4228 Stone Way N

aespindo — 2025-10-31 05:05:44 UTC

https://www.fridaytea.com

Programs:

Pay it forward: Store has a community gift card that you can use to purchase goods
Community Pantry

Friday Afternoon - Pay it Forward

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https://www.fridaytea.com

This fund feeds an in-store gift card which can be used by guests on hard financial times to buy any café service item: fresh brewed tea, kombucha, soda water, pastries, even seasonal specials like cold brew flights or mulled cacao! While we never turn away neighbors in need, contributions to this fund help us take care of everyone without harming our already-slender operating margins.

Seattle Community Fridge - Phinney Ridge, Dunlap/Rainier Beach, North Beacon Hill, Capitol Hill, LGBTQ+ Center, Burien

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Seattle Community Fridge is a mutual aid group that provides refrigerators and pantries in order to combat food insecurity.

Food Banks

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You can choose your preferred food bank and donate.

Taco City Taqueria - 5212 Rainier Ave S

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KIDS EAT FREE ALL NOVEMBER

Kids (12 & under) eat FREE all November with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Choose from:
🌮 Kids Quesadilla
🌯 Kids Burrito

Simply present your SNAP card + ID at the register — we’ll take care of the rest.

✨ Parents enjoy 10% off their meal too!
📅 Limit 1 free kids meal per adult entrée
📍 Valid through November 30

Food Drive - Cal Anderson Park - Nov 1st, Noon to 3pm

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https://cascadiademocratic.org/event/snap-to-action-food-drive-at-cal-anderson-park/

Luv-a-Latte - 1102 S Yakima Ave Hilltop, Tacoma

aespindo — 2025-10-31 05:25:29 UTC

Business Hours

Mon - Fri:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sat:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sun:Closed

Carryout Hours

Mon - Fri:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sat:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sun:Closed

ChuMinh Tofu & Vegan Deli - 720 8th Ave S

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Free meals Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30.

Friday Feast - 4130 University Way NE

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Every Friday, 4:30-7:00pm

The meal is served in the garage. Enter through the alley behind the building.

Doors close at 7 P.M. sharp. No meals are served after this time.

Sabine - 5307 Ballard Ave NW

aespindo — 2025-10-31 05:35:37 UTC

Free, fresh, healthy food, coffee, and community for you all — plus a food drive for our local food banks.

Pull up for good energy, good music, and good people. We’re here to take care of each other.

Sunday, Nov 2 • 10AM – 2PM
Sabine’s Back Bar • Ballard Ave

Rootstock NW - 8416 5th Ave NE

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Rootstock Northwest is a Washington-based non-profit that aims to nourish our community by connecting people in need with fresh, locally grown produce from nearby farms.

Please fill out this form.

Community Lunch - 509 10th Ave E

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Community Lunch on Capitol Hill is a Seattle based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides hot nutritious meals, clothing and other critical services to those enduring homelessness and economic hardship. We serve Monday through Friday, coffee and breakfast 9:30am-10:30am, lunch 11:30am-1:00pm. Our meals are open to all in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No sign-in is ever required.

Ballard Food Bank - 1400 NW LEARY WAY

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Hours: https://www.ballardfoodbank.org/service-schedule

The food bank at St. Mary’s - 611 20th Ave S

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Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m

Walk-In Services

Home Delivery Services

Baby Corner Services

No-Cook Services

Mobile Food Bank Services

Feeding Hungry Children Services

Give a Meal During Seattle Restaurant Week

aespindo — 2025-10-31 05:46:43 UTC

During Seattle Restaurant Week, diners have the opportunity to support restaurants preparing free meals for communities facing food insecurity, either through support of Good Food Kitchens or other community kitchens. Participating businesses are offering an option for diners to donate from their menu or will donate proceeds from an item on their menu.

To find businesses participating in Give a Meal, read the guide below, head to the Directory and search for ‘Give A Meal’ from the ‘Values’ drop-down menu, and keep your eye out for the Give a Meal badge on restaurant profiles. We hope you’ll consider supporting this effort to make delicious, high-quality food available to those who need it!

You can give a meal all year round. Learn more about Good Food Kitchens and donate here.

Multiple restaurants and stores

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This is a list of resources that provide weekly meals for free to the community. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come eat a meal without any need to register.

The Stranger resources

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https://www.thestranger.com/news/2025/10/31/80305465/snap-benefits-hit-a-cliff-on-november-1?utm_source=Stranger%2FMercury%2FEverOut&utm_campaign=ed2fe4bd17-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_10_23_05_48_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-7ba763a251-387653917

Seattle-Area Emergency Food Resources

aespindo — 2025-11-01 18:06:22 UTC

Find food resources near you: Meals, Food Bank, Food Bank & Meals

Collins Family Orchard - Free fruits

aespindo — 2025-11-03 02:05:06 UTC

1: 🍎 Free fruit at selected markets: We’re making at least 200 lbs. of fresh fruit available to anyone in need — no questions asked.

- 11/9: Capitol Hill
- 11/16: West Seattle
- 11/22: UDistrict
- 11/23: Ballard

2. 🤝 Community donations: We’ve committed to donate at least 2,000 lbs. of fruit to local organizations and food banks we’re working with.

Little Free Pantry - Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Area

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