Ballard Food Bank

Ballard Food Bank We bring food and hope to our neighbors...because there can be enough for everyone.

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05/29/2026

New ways to get Utility Assistance help!

Starting June 2nd, our Utility Assistance team will host weekly office hours at the Seattle Municipal Tower.

Stop by the 4th floor Customer Service Desk every Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. to get help with applications, ask questions, and learn about available resources.

Interested in being active, having fun, and giving back? The Washington Brewery Running Series is back with another 5k F...
05/29/2026

Interested in being active, having fun, and giving back? The Washington Brewery Running Series is back with another 5k Fun Run with 10% of proceeds going directly to Ballard Food Bank!!!

Join us:
📅 Saturday, June 6th
🕔 Run starts at 11AM
📍Old Stove Brewing Co - Gardens (1550 Northwest 49th Street)

Run, walk, or jog a 5K to earn a finish-line beer! Includes drink token, bib, swag, and raffle entry. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5k-beer-run-x-old-stove-brewing-gardens-2026-wa-brewery-running-series-tickets-1986626325819

Did you know that you can donate homegrown produce (and plant starts) to Ballard Food Bank? This spring, consider planti...
05/28/2026

Did you know that you can donate homegrown produce (and plant starts) to Ballard Food Bank? This spring, consider planting an extra row in your home garden or P-Patch plot!

We’re revisiting this blog post from last Spring on how our neighbors with green thumbs can grow a row for the food bank during this abundant season: https://www.ballardfoodbank.org/blog/grow-an-extra-row-for-the-food-bank

Eid Mubarak! Wishing you all a wonderful Eid al-Adha 🌙🕋🐑
05/27/2026

Eid Mubarak! Wishing you all a wonderful Eid al-Adha 🌙🕋🐑

A few weeks ago, Gypsy (Senior Communications Manager) watched the documentary The Librarians. The viewing inspired Gyps...
05/26/2026

A few weeks ago, Gypsy (Senior Communications Manager) watched the documentary The Librarians. The viewing inspired Gypsy to uplift BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ stories which are facing bans in schools across America.

May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and our team has reading recommendations for you to learn more about AANHPI identities and experiences.

Books, along with food and cultural celebrations, are an important part of connecting with our Ballard Food Bank community. We hope you'll check out these great reads!

https://www.ballardfoodbank.org/blog/ballard-food-bank-reading-recommendations-aanhpi-heritage-month

HUGE news! The 2026-2027 school year will be the kickoff for FREE school meals for all Seattle Public School students.Th...
05/25/2026

HUGE news! The 2026-2027 school year will be the kickoff for FREE school meals for all Seattle Public School students.

This is a massive win for working families in our community, kiddos in school, and the advocates who championed the policy for years. Here’s to MORE kiddos fed and LESS barriers to food security.

FEEST Seattle is a key organizer in the fight for free school meals that works directly with youth in our city to build collective power. They wrote more about this food access win on their blog. Read the full piece here: https://feestseattle.org/school-meals-for-all-a-win-years-in-the-making/

Our former VP of Development and Communications Colleen Martinson reflects on knowing Steve Hulsizer, beloved community ...
05/22/2026

Our former VP of Development and Communications Colleen Martinson reflects on knowing Steve Hulsizer, beloved community member, in our most recent blog post.

“Attending the Celebration of Life for Steve Hulsizer, I had the privilege of hearing stories of a life well-lived. Steve played many roles in his 82 years on the planet: loving husband; caring friend; adventurous Naval officer; conscientious engineer; lifelong sailor.

But I witnessed Steve’s role as dedicated neighbor and community member. I knew Steve for over 20 years, first meeting him when he volunteered at what came to be known as BloodWorks Northwest … He was a perfect volunteer – dedicated to his shift, on time, and always observant of SOPs.”

Read more about the beautiful contributions he made to our community and why we’d all do well to Be Like Steve: https://www.ballardfoodbank.org/blog/be-like-steve

This is a repost from our Community Hub partner @‌wahealthoutreach! You can find fantastic stories like this in their ne...
05/21/2026

This is a repost from our Community Hub partner @‌wahealthoutreach! You can find fantastic stories like this in their newly launched newsletter (which you should totally subscribe to!):

You may have seen our spring newsletter finally come out yesterday. We’ll see if we manage to send out the other three this year! 😅 James and Bullchild were featured - we have had the privilege of caring for Bullchild regularly since James adopted her as a young puppy last year. is upon us again, and we truly need community support at this time to continue our operations. Please consider a gift to help us deliver this community care! Link in bio or comments.

James identifies as Native, disabled, and low income. He named his puppy Bullchild after his mom who passed away - it was her last name. Bullchild has brought so much joy to James, and in turn James has taken truly incredible care of her. James’ lack of ability to pay for veterinary care should not deprive him of the experience of sharing his life with a dog he loves - and it hasn’t, thanks to you!

James brought Bullchild right on time to get her first exam, vaccines, microchip, and parasite treatments, and he never missed a booster appointment. He has visited regularly at to pick up flea treatments and pet food/supplies, and to have Bullchild’s nails trimmed. It’s always so good to see them.

After many months of building relationships with James and Bullchild, we were trusted to have Bullchild spayed at our recent spay/neuter clinic with SNAPS. She was coming into her first heat, so we were right in time to prevent an unwanted litter. She has been recovering well at home.

Before we know it, Bullchild will be due for her annual exam and vaccines - and we know James will be by her side to make sure she is healthy and safe. With your support, our team can continue to be there to nurture and safeguard human animal bonds in our communities like the beautiful one shared by James and Bullchild. With regular access to veterinary care and nutritious food, Bullchild will be able to spend many happy years with her dad, who loves her so much.

Shoutout to Lan Johnson for taking these beautiful photos!

Please note we will be closed on Monday (5/25) for Memorial Day.
05/20/2026

Please note we will be closed on Monday (5/25) for Memorial Day.

Ask anyone their favorite dish served at the Kindness Café and you will get a great array of answers: creamy thai red cu...
05/19/2026

Ask anyone their favorite dish served at the Kindness Café and you will get a great array of answers: creamy thai red curry, lugaw with pork shoulder, maharage with kachumbari, or tadka dal!

This global menu didn't happen by chance. It's the culmination of our cafe team's thoughtfulness and personal culinary backgrounds. We sat down with Nissa, Executive Chef at the Kindness Cafe, to discuss the exciting global menu her team is beautifully curating.

Read our blog post to learn about the team’s menu planning process and how we’re connected to diverse ingredients fit for cuisines all around the world! https://www.ballardfoodbank.org/blog/exploring-global-flavors-at-the-kindness-cafe

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1400 NW Leary Way
Seattle, WA
98107

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3:45pm
Tuesday 10am - 6:45pm
Wednesday 10am - 1:45am
Thursday 10am - 6:45pm

Telephone

+12067897800

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