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) 647-1790 or
email us at theteam@familyworksseattle.org
to check if we can accept your donation.
We please ask that all donated items are in either
new or gently used, clean condition.
Community Closet Donations (Accepted at FRC Only)
- Baby Apparel (size newborn-24 months)
- Toddler Apparel: size 2t-4t
- Kids Apparel: 2-7x and S (7-8) M (10-12) L (14-16) and XL(18-20)
- Baby Essential Items (bibs, hats, baby blankets, baby socks)
- Small Toys (infant soft toys)
Donations Accepted at Family Resource Center or Wallingford Food Bank
- New diapers (unopened boxes/packages) preferably sizes 4,5,6
- Travel size hygiene items (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, razors)
- Individually wrapped sanitary pads and liners (new, sealed condition only)
Donation Hours & Locations
Wallingford Food Bank
(Food, Diaper, & Hygiene Supply Donations Only)
Address
1501 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Donation Hours
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 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) 647-1780.
Family Resource Center
(Diaper, Hygiene Supply, & Community Closet Donations Only)
Address
1005 NE 67th St.
Seattle, WA 98115
Donation Hours
Tuesday: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
There are loading zones and limited street parking available on NE 67th St. Please ring our doorbell and we will meet you at the door to receive your donation.
If you have any questions, please give us a call at (206) 647-1790.