Shop Ballard Food Bank
 

Shop Ballard Food Bank

Ballard Food Bank works the same as a grocery store, but free.

Browse the shelves and choose items you need and want – whether it’s staples like meat and vegetables, hygiene items like toothpaste and tampons, or dog and cat food for your pets.

People from all neighborhoods in Seattle are invited to shop with us on site. To shop, first register at the front desk. It’s helpful if you have an ID/piece of mail, though it is not required.

We are currently testing a new reservation system to reduce wait times. This will not replace the walk-in process. Learn more here.

 
Ballard Food Bank
 

Masking is now optional, but recommended while on the premises. We appreciate your patience and support!

check-in process

The line forms outside and numbers are given out at 10:00 AM Monday through Thursday. Once numbers are given out, clients can wait inside, or go to the Resource Hub or Café.

We start calling numbers at 10:00 AM when the market opens. You must be present when your number is called or you’ll receive a new one.

Registration process

Registration is in-person only. View the intake form here.

Note: The information collected will not be used to share an individual's status with outside organizations. We use this information to report statistics of our guests as a collective to funders and to understand who is coming to Ballard Food Bank so we can best serve guests' cultural and dietary needs.

Information that is required on the form:

  • Full name

  • Birthdate

  • Zipcode

  • Full name of additional household members

  • Birthdate of all additional household members

The rest may be optional, but they do help us understand our guests better. We do not ask for proof of citizenship or residency. All are welcome at Ballard Food Bank.