Food Support from Your Union & Local Food Banks
SCCFT has donated $500 to Hopelink Shoreline and $500 to North Helpline to support free groceries for our colleagues and neighbors. These resources are available to faculty, staff, students, and community members who could use help with food. You can contact either organization directly—no referral from the union is required.
Both food banks welcome first-time visitors, offer culturally relevant foods as available, and can connect you with additional services like financial assistance or home-delivered groceries.
Hopelink Shoreline Market & Service Center
Address: 17837 Aurora Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Phone: 206-440-7300
Website:
Hopelink Shoreline Market & Service Center
Food Market hours (Shoreline location):
Monday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
How to get food from Hopelink:
- Call the Shoreline center at 206-440-7300 to enroll in the Food Assistance Program and schedule an appointment.
- While you are waiting for your enrollment appointment, you can still receive food during open market hours.
- Shopping is set up like a small grocery store, and there is no cost for groceries.
- Interpretation is available in over 100 languages; let staff know what you need when you call or arrive.
North Helpline Food Banks (Lake City & Bitter Lake)
Website: North Helpline
Lake City Food Bank
12736 33rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: 206-367-3477
Food distribution: Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.; Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Bitter Lake Food Bank
13000 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206-413-8192
Food distribution: Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
How to get food from North Helpline:
- On your first visit, stop by the Client Services/registration desk to sign up. You’ll receive a free North Helpline card.
- No state ID is required to get a card or to receive food.
- After registering, bring your card each time you visit and check in at the front desk or check-in station.
- Households can visit up to six times per month across both locations combined.
- If you need help carrying food, volunteers and staff can assist you with getting groceries to your car or bus stop.
- For home delivery or additional services, see the “Home Grocery Delivery” and “Financial Assistance” pages on the North Helpline website.
If you have questions about these resources or need help navigating them, you can also reach out to an SCCFT officer or steward for support.