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Food Pantry and Baby Cupboard offered at University District Food Bank

5017 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105

Located in Seattle's University District on Roosevelt just north of the intersection of NE 50th St & Roosevelt Way NE. Site is next door to the library and across from Scarecrow Video and Planned Parenthood. There is no parking on-site and customers are asked to not park in the private lots across from the food bank. Ample street parking is available within one block of the food bank.  Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information. We are about 10 minutes walk from the U District light rail station
Eligibility

Those that are living in ZIP codes 98102, 98103, 98105, 98112, 98115 and 98125 as well as anyone who is homeless.

Hours

M, 9am-3pm Tu, Th, 11am-7pm F, 11am-4pm. Closed on Fridays through May 8th. Will resume Friday hours on May 15th.

Application process

Visit in person. See our website to make an appointment or join our waiting list for the day. Customers can attend once a week. Customers are requested to bring reusable shopping bags. Call for home delivery (no space on waitlist as of June 2025).

Fees

None.

Service area

98125 98112 98103 98105 98115 98102

Other Information

Disabilities & Health Conditions

General Disabilities

Focus Population

Homeless

Operates a self-select food pantry. Provides diapers, formula and baby food when supplies are available.   Distributes pet food (primarily dog and cat food) to all households as requested with each visit when supplies are available. Food may be picked up once a week.   Provides home delivery to homebound residents in service area once a week. Ready-made to go meals available for customers without access to cooking facilities. Plus, the on-site cafe offers a ready-to-eat meal for customers while the food bank is open. Social services available including IDs, SNAP enrollment, referrals, and mail services for those in need of a permanent address.

Providing organization

University District Food Bank

Operates a food pantry in the University District neighborhood. Available for WA residents. As available , pantry provides baby food and items such as formula and diapers as well as pet food. Offers weekly home delivery to those in need (must be in NE Seattle). Provides mail services.