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Downtown Food Bank

   

 ABOUT US...

 

  With your help, the Downtown Food Bank has been able to distribute more than 450,000 pounds of 

  donated groceries to over 2,000 households annually.  

  

  Still, demand surpasses our ability to provide services to all who are in need. 

 

  The Food Bank operates with two paid employees and many dedicated volunteers.

 

  Since 1993, FoodLink has been a valuable partner in providing food to the Downtown Food Bank.  FoodLink

  volunteers generously donate their time each weekday (June through September), walking through Pike Place Market

  collecting unsold produce from Market farmers and vendors.

 

   Downtown Food Bank Fact Sheet

 

  General Food Drive Information 

 

   Holiday Food Drive Information 

 

 

 MISSION STATEMENT

 

       "Serving older adults by offering a whole

         services approach to connect them with

         our greater community."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCATION / HOURS

 

 1531 Western Avenue, Seattle WA 98101-1521   

5th floor of the Public Market Parking Garage

Entrance near the 5th floor elevators  

     

      

     Tues 10am-1pm    Seniors - Age 55 & Older     

   Thurs 10am-1pm   General Public - Under Age 55 

 

 

 

HISTORY

Founded in 1979, the Downtown Food Bank was originally house in the Morrison Hotel, a public housing project in Seattle's Pioneer Square. 

 

Because the demand for its services was so great, the Food Bank soon found itself in need of a larger space. 

 
   In 1980, the Food Bank partnered with the Pike Market Senior Center - a natural fit since many of the Senior
   Center members were regular visitors to the Food Bank.
 
   In 1989, the Downtown Food Bank moved to its current location on the 5th level of the Public Market parking
   garage.