Putting the "Eat" in Seattle

No matter how poor you are, you will not go hungry in Seattle. You can eat for free here, and not only that, but some of the places that help with food also offer other services.

One such place is North Helpline; which runs the Lake City Seattle Food bank on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is located next to the old fire station at the lake city little city hall building, at 30th and 127th.

You can have a look at their website here to find up to date hours and information:

http://www.northhelpline.org/about.htm

The Saturday food bank is almost a neighborhood social event. Lot’s of people who are in various circumstances go, and all have coffee together while waiting outside. You will see the obviously homeless and down and out, and you will also see teacher, doctors, lawyers, the unemployed, the elderly, and the local store clerks and workers. It’s sometimes very entertaining, and always provides a good amount of food for free. They have great breads and sweets, on top of meat, cereal and other staple items. You don’t always get everything your household needs, but it will certainly help. If you live in the lake city area you’re eligible, you just have to go in and give them basic name and address information. They don’t ask anything about your income, just proof of address.

If you live in Seattle but not in the lake city area, you can still go at least once, and they will tell you where to find other resources.

North Helpline also provides other services such as emergency food packs during the week, bus tickets, pet food, toiletries, items for baby's, and some rent/utility assistance. (up to $100 once a year)

North Help Line: 206-367-3477