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, or visit our donation portal if you’d like to make an online cash donation.
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
- Fruit cups
- Mac & cheese
- Canned/boxed juices
Fresh & Canned Foods
- Fruits (fresh or canned)
- Fresh vegetables (no cans, please)
- Canned soups
- Canned spaghetti sauce
Donation Guidelines for Clothing & Items
Before donating any Resource Center items, please call us at (206) 694-6727 or email Liala Cooney at lialac@familyworksseattle.org to check if we can accept your donation and to schedule a drop-off time.
We please ask that all donated items are in either
new or gently used, clean condition.
Family Resource Center Wish List
- Toothpaste
- Toilet Paper
- Sanitary pads (regular, heavy and overnight) and pantyliners
- Incontinence briefs (e.g. Depends, L and XL)
- Handwarmers
- Adult gloves
- New, sealed, packaged adult underwear
- Baby Essentials (baby shampoo, baby oil, baby lotion)
Donation Hours & Locations
Address
1501 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Donation Hours*
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, donation hours have changed:
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Parking is available in the rear of the building. Please knock on the back door of the food bank to get our attention, and we’ll come out to accept your donation!
If you have any questions, please give us a call at (206) 694-6727.