We are a food pantry located in North Seattle that serve a variety of families and individuals ("all are welcome"). On Monday mornings, we invite neighbors in need in to "shop" in a grocery-style format, so that they have choice over what they receive. We see an average of 90-100 guests a week. We love healthy, fresh food that fit a variety of cultures and lifestyles (eg Latinx, Chinese, halal). Toiletries and shelf-stable items are needed as well.
The best times to bring food is Thursdays and Fridays 10a-12p. Please contact us if you need to arrange drop-off outside of those hours.
ProducePedia
ProducePedia is a free resource that covers the types of fresh produce that can be delivered to food pantries. Each entry includes information on color, taste, and possible uses. People unfamiliar with the vegetable or fruit will learn how to use it, and those who are familiar with it still might learn a fun fact or two!
The Cooperative Extension sites have a wealth of information for any backyard gardener. Once you go to the site (each one if very different from the others) look for a link for “homes and gardens”, “landscape”, “consumer horticulture”, etc. to find information on improving your backyard garden. Neighboring state sites may offer information your own state’s site lacks.
