Our food bank works the same as a grocery store: You browse the shelves and choose items you need and want – whether it’s staples like meat and vegetables, hygiene items like toothpaste and tampons, or dog and cat food for your pets.
Hours
Monday: 2 pm–6 pm
Tuesday: 11 am–4 pm
Wednesday: 12 pm–4 pm
Thursday: 2 pm–6 pm
Friday–Sunday: Closed
Note: The latest a shopper can arrive is 15 minutes before closing time. All other client services are available during these hours. You can shop at Ballard Food Bank once a week if you live in any of the following zip codes: 98103, 98107, 98109, 98117, 98177 (Seattle addresses only), 98119, 98199 and 98133 (Seattle addresses only) . To register, please bring a photo ID and a current proof of address (a piece of mail that you've received within the past 30 days, such as a utility bill, rent receipt, cable bill, etc.) for yourself and others in your household – school or medical records for children living with you are okay.
Please note: For our clients experiencing homelessness, proof of address is waived when shopping in the no-cook section. To shop in the grocery section of the Food Bank, a letter from a local agency, such as the Bridge Care Center or a neighborhood school, showing that you live in the area, is required.
If you are not in our area of service, please call the Community Information Line (2-1-1) and they will help you find a food bank in your area. Many of our clients who are elderly and/or have a medical condition or physical disability that prevents them from shopping at the Food Bank can schedule home delivery on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
Home delivery bags include nutritious fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy, and other non-perishable items that are available at the Food Bank. To the best of our ability, we work with our clients to accommodate their dietary needs and preferences.
Interested in receiving groceries through home delivery?Please call or email Ysabel Diaz, Food Access Coordinator at 206-789-7800 or ysabeld@ballardfoodbank.org. Ysabel will work with you to schedule a delivery. Check our website for information on Weekend Food for Kids. Check our website for other services offered.