• Get Groceries

    If you are currently struggling, we are happy to help relieve some stress by providing free supplemental groceries for you. 


    Check our 'Schedule' and/or 'Food Truck' information under Programs for details on distributions.


    Quick answers:

    • Main schedule: Wednesdays 11am - 5pm and Fridays 10am - 1pm.
    • Service is once weekly.
    • Documentation is NOT required for service.
    • Proof of income is NOT required for service.
    • Proof of address/location is NOT required for service.
    • Express: On Wednesdays your wait will be much shorter. Groceries are shopped by family size and THE ONLY MODIFICATIONS are allergies, cultural, Halal meat, Baby food/supplies, and pet food.
    • Traditional: On Fridays your wait will be longer and your groceries will be shopped to your order. Modifications are BASED ON AVAILABILITY. Modifications include the above listed items as well as gluten free, sugar free, low-sodium, and more.
    • The Saturday food truck distribution is also traditional.
    • If you want to pick up for someone else, please see required information under SCHEDULE . Note: People must sign themselves up for their first visit. Thanks!
    • We are LGBTQIA+ friendly.

  • volunteer

    We have a fun, diverse group of volunteers and we always have room for more. We'd love to have you join us. 


    You'll find volunteering details under Get Involved, 'Volunteers'. Links to download applications, times, jobs, etc. is available for you.


    Quick answers:

    • High school students can volunteer without a parent, middle school students must volunteer with a parent or older sibling.
    • Only certain jobs require a specific schedule commitment, others are open to your schedule as well as ours.
    • We do accept court ordered volunteers. Please contact us in advance and be prepared to share your situation for our consideration. 

  • Donation hours

    Office and Donation Schedule


    Mondays 7am - 2pm

    Tuesday 7am - 2pm

    Wednesday 7am - 6pm

    Thursdays 8am - 12pm

    Fridays 7am - 2pm

    Currently closed Saturday and Sunday


    Please note that during distribution times on Wednesday and Friday, traffic at the food bank is very high. Please do not get in the customer line. 

    Thank you!


    We accept: Canned and dry goods, fresh and frozen goods (we have a large refrigerator and freezer), hygiene and cleaning supplies. We accept beverages, except for alcohol.

    We use food safety dates, not sell-by dates; we inspect everything that we receive and distribute. Thank you!


    Financial donations:

    Make checks payable to 'Lynnwood Food Bank.'.  You can drop off in person or mail to: 

    Lynnwood Food Bank

    5320 176th Street SW

    Lynnwood, WA 98037


    Or you can

    CONTRIBUTE HERE 



    Service/ Distribution schedule can be found under Programs/ Schedule. 

Donate to Lynnwood Food Bank

Most Needed

As of 12/18/2024

Right now, we need everything! 

Our most needed items include:

  • Canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, pasta sauce
  • Pasta, rice, whole grains, side dishes
  • Canned fruit, soups
  • Dry beans, lentils, quinoa, couscous
  • Peanut/ nut butters, canned meats
  • Cultural foods; particularly Asian, Hispanic, and Middle Eastern
  • Dietary; gluten free, low-sodium, sugar free, plant based, alternative milk (shelf stable)
  • Baking and cooking supplies (oil, flour, etc.)

Volunteer needs:

  • Traffic assistance: Wednesday, Friday
  • Distribution: Wednesday, Friday

Weather Accommodations

We follow the Edmonds School District school closure and late start schedule for the safety of you and our volunteers. Our Facebook page will always have the morning update if there is snow or ice on the ground. Please check there, thank you! 


Modified distribution occurs when:

  • We have ice or snow in the parking lot
  • The temperatures reach 90 degrees


New policy addition effective 1/15/24:

We will close if the temperatures reach

  • 95 degrees or higher
  • 32 degrees or lower


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Holiday Hours and Services

HOLIDAY CLOSURES & 

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Updated 11/1/2024

  • Volunteer open on Tuesday 12/24/24
  • CLOSED Wednesday 12/25/24- no distribution
  • CLOSED on Thursday 12/26/24
  • MODIFIED distribution on 12/27/2410am - 1pm
  • Volunteer open on Tuesday 12/31/24
  • CLOSED Wednesday 1/1/25 - distribution
  • CLOSED on 1/2/25
  • MODIFIED distribution on Friday 1/3/25 10am - 1pm


HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTIONS

  • Christmas; Wednesday 12/18/24.  11am - 5pm
  • Christmas; Friday 12/20/24.  10am - 1pm


HOLIDAY TOY SHOP

Trinity Lutheran's Neighbors In Need program is closed.


Christmas House Program is open through December. Please follow this link to Christmas House for details. Thank you!

Thank You!

Lynnwood Food Bank has hundreds of organizations and individuals that support our fight against food insecurity with their money, gifts in kind, and time. Each and every gift is appreciated and valued by us, however we want to say and extra thank you to the following corporations: THANK YOU!

  • Our grocery stores

    THANK YOU!

    • Trader Joe's, 196th Lynnwood
    • Safeway, 196th Lynnwood
    • Costco Business, Hwy 99 Lynnwood
    • Safeway, 148th Lynnwood
    • Costco, 33rd Ave. Lynnwood
    • Safeway, Bothell/Everett Hwy Bothell
    • Whole Foods, 196th Lynnwood
    • Costco Wholesale, Hwy 99 Shoreline

  • Verdant Health Commission

    THANK YOU!


    Verdant Health Commission is once again funding Lynnwood Food Bank's 'Focus on Nutrition' program. 


    This includes funding for the purchase of additional fruits, vegetables, and cultural foods.


    Additional funding will be spent on cooking demonstrations, translation/interpretation of nutrition materials, and the printing of a multi-cultural cookbook.


    Focusing on Nutrition and culture helps increase the health of our community. Thank you Verdant Health Commission!

  • Hazel Miller Foundation

    THANK YOU!


    The Hazel Miller Foundation had consistently supported Lynnwood Food Bank and its mission for many years. 


    Each funding cycle is spent 100% on the purchase of additional nutritious foods for our community. 


    Thank you Hazel Miller Foundation for supporting our community!

  • City of Lynnwood

    THANK YOU!


    The City of Lynnwood has been a great support to our community for several years. 

    • Funding with CARES Act funds to contribute to the purchase of a food truck which increases accessibility to community members by providing grocery distribution in various locations.
    • Funding with ARPA funds for the purchase of food (100% towards food) for our community during record breaking numbers being served post COVID.

  • Fogo de Chao Lynnwood

    THANK YOU!


    Fogo de Chao had been a supporter of Lynnwood Food Bank since they opened in 2023. They have shown that they 100% believe in the service that food banks provide in the community. 


    Thank you for the financial support, the support of our volunteer program, and for hosting our first ever fundraiser in October 2023.

  • Lynnwood Kiwanis

    THANK YOU!


    Thank you to this wonderful community for their continual support in fundraising and food raising.


    We appreciate your support and always enjoy your meetings!