Bitter Lake Food Bank
Come Say Hello
At this time masks are required when visiting North Helpline.
13000 Linden Ave N
Seattle, WA , 98133
Food Distribution Hours
Saturday: 9 AM – 1:45 PM
How To Visit
Be sure to wear a mask when visiting North Helpline.
If you do not have a mask please ask a volunteer or staff member for one when you arrive.
First time?
Register with us in our Client Services office inside the building. The entrance is on the sidewalk on the small street that cuts through to the alley just east of Linden Ave North. The Bitter Lake Food Bank is located on the ground floor of the SHAG building.
You will receive a North Helpline card. This card is free, and you do not need a state ID to receive one. Bring this card every time you visit.
Been here before?
Check in with us at the check-in station. We will ask to scan your North Helpline card. The are no number slips at this location, instead neighbors are asked to proceed in a line.
Select your food from the distribution area. Volunteers will be there to assist you.
Let a volunteer or staff member know if you would like assistance moving your groceries to your vehicle.
How Many Visits
Neighbors may access our two food banks up to six times per month.
A visit to either of our two food banks counts towards the same six visit limit. It is not 6 visits per location.
You can visit each of our two food banks once per day.
If you visit both of our food banks on the same day, it will count as 2 of your 6 visits.
You will be told at check-in when you are on your final (sixth) visit of the month.
Your six visits begin again on the first of each month.
What Foods We Offer
Sample for Food Banks
A neighbor with a household size of 1 to 4 people visiting an in person distribution may be able to receive the following at each visit, subject to availability:
Fresh leafy greens
2 mixed vegetables, a mixed fruit,
1 lb of apples
1 lb of potatoes
1 lb of onions
1 lb of citrus
Bag of flour or a quart of cooking oil
1 lb of rice
1 can of vegetables
1 can of beans
1 small beverage
Bag or box of snacks (crackers, cookies, etc)
An item from our cooking/baking/condiments selection.
A dozen eggs
2lbs of chicken, beef, or fish
A dessert
A deli or dairy item
Sample for Home Delivery
A household may be able to receive the following, per bi-weekly delivery, subject to availability:
1lb of potatoes
1 lb of onions
3 apples
3 oranges
Mixed vegetables
1 lb of strawberries
1 box of mac n cheese
1 large beverage (frequently juice)
1 box of oats
1 jar of peanut butter
Box of crackers or snacks
1 can of beans
1 can of vegetables
1 can of soup
2 tomato sauce cans
1lb of pasta
2lbs of chicken, beef, or fish
A dozen eggs
A loaf of bread
