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FamilyWorks

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We offer food access and family support programming in North Seattle.

FamilyWorks is a welcoming place for people who seek food, family support, and a path to resiliency. Go to the following websites to find out more about:

Food Bank - http://www.familyworksseattle.org/food-bank

Resource Center - http://www.familyworksseattle.org/family-center

To Volunteer - http://www.familyworksseattle.org/volunteer-landing

To Donate - https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/FamilyWorks

10/12/2026

We are closed today, Monday, October 12, in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Estaremos cerrados hoy, el lunes 12 de octubre en honor al Día de los Pueblos Indígenas.

10/07/2026

Join us for a Community Resource Fair tomorrow at our Wallingford Food Bank! Meet with our partners (The Seattle Public Library, Solid Ground, Talkspace, Sound Generations) and get information about youth and mental health services, library benefits, housing, senior services, and more!

The fair will take place tomorrow, October 8, from 3:00–5:30 pm in the Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Conference Room across the hall from our food bank (1501 N. 45th St., 98103).

We hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

We've been receiving fewer non-perishable foods from our usual partners and need your help to keep our warehouse stocked!

You can help by hosting a food drive at your workplace, school, or community group! We especially need the following items:

- Canned protein (tuna, chicken, SPAM)
- Canned soup (pop-top, non-condensed)
- Cereal
- Juice/drinks
- Pasta sauce
- Shelf-stable & alternative milks

Lately, some folks have been hosting drives for just a single type of these items, which has helped us plan ahead for our weekly food orders more easily. Hosting a drive for a single type of item can also make it easier for folks who want to support your drive but may not know exactly what foods to donate.

Want more information or a customized flyer and donation page for your drive? Visit our Host a Drive page on our website and tell us about your fundraiser idea!

https://www.familyworksseattle.org/host-a-drive/

10/01/2026

Each month, we include a recipe in our Wallingford Food Bank newsletter for our participants to try! This month, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we adapted a recipe for Chupe de Pollo by Gaby Weir Vera for Feast Magazine. Chupe is a word used in South America to describe a hearty, main course soup. This Venezuelan recipe is creamy like a corn chowder.

Click the link to view the recipe on our website and try out this delicious dish!

https://www.familyworksseattle.org/monthly-recipe-chupe-de-pollo/

09/29/2026

Haven’t gotten a chance to check out our renovated Wallingford Food Bank? Tag along with Food Bank Manager Shana McCann as they show us around our new digs!

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09/24/2026

Both our English-language Women’s Empowerment Group and Mujeres Adelante, our Spanish-language group, welcomed South Seattle artist Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys to facilitate a tree of gratitude activity.

During both sessions, Amaranta invited the women to visualize the things in life that they’re thankful for. As they painted their trees with watercolors, Amaranta continued to ask them “What are you feeling? What are you thinking about?,” deepening the meaning behind each tree.

After they finished, Amaranta helped everyone spray their trees with water and add salt to create beautiful, crystalline textures.

Interested in joining either of our women's empowerment groups? Contact Gladys Martinez at [email protected].

Tanto nuestro grupo de empoderamiento de la mujer en inglés como Mujeres Adelante, nuestro grupo en español, recibieron a la artista de South Seattle Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys para dirigir una actividad centrada en el árbol de la gratitud.

En ambas sesiones, Amaranta invitó a las participantes a visualizar aquello por lo que se sienten agradecidas en la vida. Mientras pintaban sus árboles con acuarelas, Amaranta les preguntaba: ¿Qué sienten? ¿En qué están pensando?, profundizando así en el significado detrás de cada árbol.

Al terminar, Amaranta ayudó a todas a rociar sus obras con agua y a añadirles sal para crear hermosas texturas cristalinas.

¿Le interesa unirse a alguno de nuestros grupos de empoderamiento de la mujer? Póngase en contacto con Gladys Martínez en [email protected].

09/21/2026

Our Wallingford Food Bank will be closed this Thursday, September 24! If you can't visit on Tuesday or Friday this week, we recommend visiting one of our neighbors:
- Ballard Food Bank: Open Thursdays from 10 am–6:45 pm
- Lake City Food Bank (North Helpline): Open Thursdays from 4 pm–6:45 pm

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].

¡Nuestro banco de alimentos de Wallingford estará cerrado este jueves 24 de septiembre! Si no puede visitarnos el martes o el viernes de esta semana, le recomendamos acudir a uno de nuestros centros vecinos:
- Ballard Food Bank: Abierto los jueves de 10:00 a. m. a 6:45 p. m.
- Lake City Food Bank (North Helpline): Abierto los jueves de 4:00 p. m. a 6:45 p. m.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor contáctenos en [email protected].

09/17/2026

Our 2026 Sunday Supper is just 4 weeks away, and ticket sales end on Friday, September 25th!

Join us Sunday, October 18 at the National Nordic Museum’s Osberg Great Hall for an evening of community and celebration as we come together in support of local families. At Sunday Supper, you’ll learn about the impact of FamilyWorks’ programs directly from participants, enjoy a gourmet, locally-sourced dinner, and connect with neighbors who care about supporting their community in the same way you do.

At FamilyWorks, we believe support should be easy to access. That’s why at this year’s event, we’ll be highlighting the ways we bring food, family support services, and resource navigation directly to families through our growing partnerships with housing organizations.

Click the link to purchase your Sunday Supper tickets!

https://www.familyworksseattle.org/sunday-supper/

09/16/2026

Did you know that 40% of U.S. families with young children struggle to afford diapers?

During Hunger Action Month, we're reminded that building strong communities means helping families access all the essentials they need to thrive. This week is Diaper Need Awareness Week—a chance to come together and ensure every child has the resources they need to stay healthy, happy, and cared for.

Your support this week helps power FamilyWorks’ Diaper Bank, keeping more than 440 babies and toddlers safe, clean, and dry each year.

Diaper insecurity doesn’t just affect babies and toddlers. It impacts parents’ ability to work, attend school, and provide for their families. Many caregivers report needing to miss work due to not having the number of diapers required to drop their children off at childcare, deepening financial hardship for families.

The need is clear:
👶 Diapers are the foundation of a baby’s care, with infants going through 5 to 12 diapers each day.
💸 Diapers and wipes cost families $50-$200+ each month, making a considerable dent in an already tight budget.
❌ Unlike other necessities such as food, there is no federal assistance program to help families pay for diapers.

Your gift today provides families with more than just diapers. You’re giving families the stability to focus on nurturing their children and achieving their goals rather than worrying about whether they can afford to buy more diapers for their growing child.

In honor of Diaper Need Awareness Week, click the link to help provide vital resources for Seattle families by making a donation to FamilyWorks today.

https://www.familyworksseattle.org/hunger-action-month-donate/

09/11/2026

Gayathri Pochamreddy, a member of our participant advisory committee Family Alliance for Resource & Engagement (FARE), and Theresa Williams, our Supportive Family Programs Manager, both got a chance to speak to Melody Ip at Seattle's Child about the impact of Family Resource Centers in the greater Seattle area.

In the article, Gayathri and Theresa speak to the importance of FARE in shaping FamilyWorks' programs, from Mobile Food Pantry shopping sites to classes and workshops designed for caregivers of teenagers. You can also learn more about our friends at Akin, who help coordinate the Washington Family Support Network, a state-wide effort to strengthen families and communities through Family Resource Centers.

Click the link to read the article on the Seattle's Child website!

https://www.seattleschild.com/a-one-stop-shop-for-family-support/

Address

1501 N 45th Street
Seattle, WA
98103

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 2pm
Thursday	3pm - 6pm
Friday	11am - 1pm

Telephone

+12066471770

Website

https://www.familyworksseattle.org/

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