When you make a donation of food, clothing, or other essential items, neighbors and families gain access to much needed resources. In turn, this can also:
- reduce anxiety from food and resource insecurity,
- improve health and well-being,
- and provide an increased sense of stability.
Scroll down for donation hours and location.
Donation Guidelines for Food
Yes
- Non-perishable, unopened cans and packages of food
- Fresh produce
No
- Opened food
- Cooked food
- Homemade baked goods or other products, including canned goods from home
- Cans that are rusted or dented
Food Wish List
High Protein
- Canned tuna
- Canned chicken
- Beef stew
- Peanut butter
- Canned nuts
- Canned or dry beans
- Shelf-stable milk
Shelf-Stable Foods
- Rice
- Pasta
- Cereal
- Instant oatmeal
- Dried Fruit
- Crackers
- Cooking herbs and spices
Children’s Favorites
- Baby food
- Infant formula (Enfamil preferred)
- Mac & cheese
- Canned/boxed juices
Fresh & Canned Foods
- Fruits (fresh or canned)
- Vegetables (fresh or canned)
- Canned soups
- Canned spaghetti sauce
Donation Guidelines for Clothing & Items
We please ask that all donated items are in either
new or gently used, clean condition.
Yes
- Bags (for participants to carry items)
- Car Seats (must never have been in an accident, be less than 5 years old, have harness straps that have not been washed in a washing machine)
- Clothing for children or adults (seasonally appropriate)
- Diapers and baby wipes (new, sealed packages)
- Shoes for children or adults
- Socks and warm, winter accessories (e.g., hats, scarves, gloves)
- Strollers
- Toiletries & hygiene supplies (e.g., razors, shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, sanitary pads, tampons, condoms, and toilet paper)
- Toys
No
- Adult books or magazines
- Adult bedding (blankets, sheets, bedspreads)
- Baby walkers
- Breast pumps
- Computers/electronics (can be taken to InterConnection at N. 35th and Stone Way N.)
- Cribs, bassinets, crib bumpers
- Dirty or worn clothing
- Furniture
- High chairs
- Kitchen items (knives, appliances, etc.)
- Sleeping bags
- Stuffed animals
Item Wish List
• Diapers (size 6)
• Baby wipes
• Children’s toys
• New adult socks
Donation Hours & Locations
Address
1501 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Donation Hours*
Monday: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
* If you are donating a large quantity of food, please contact us to schedule a drop off during food bank hours.