• 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.
    • CLOSED DECEMBER 21-27, 2025
    • 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 1/15/2026

Our most needed items include:

  • Canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, pasta sauce
  • 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)

Volunteer needs:

  • Traffic assistance: Wednesday, Friday
  • Distribution: Wednesday, Friday
  • Grocery Rescue: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (this position requires a regular time commitment)

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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  • Food is Love sponsors 2025

    We are deeply grateful to the generous sponsors of our 2025 Food Is Love charity event, whose support helps fund nutritious, culturally relevant food for our community in the year ahead. Thank you to Fire Protection Inc., Dave & Buster’s, Lynnwood Rotary, Edmonds College, Signarama, South County Fire, Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce, and Anheuser-Busch. Your partnership makes it possible for Lynnwood Food Bank to provide healthy food with dignity, honor cultural food traditions, and meet growing need with compassion—thank you for standing with our neighbors and strengthening our community.

  • grocery store partners

    We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partner donor grocery stores for their regular and generous contributions of fresh produce, dairy, meats, and other essential foods that nourish our community week after week. We are deeply grateful to Costco Alderwood, Costco Business Center, Costco Shoreline, Safeway Lynnwood 196th, Safeway Lake Serene 148th, Trader Joe’s Lynnwood, Whole Foods Lynnwood, and Safeway Bothell. We also regularly receive generous donations from Olson’s Bakery, Franz Bakery, Finale’s Bakery, and Cost Plus World Market. Your partnership helps ensure our neighbors have access to nutritious, high-quality food with dignity and choice—thank you for supporting our community.

  • working together makes us better

    Partnerships and collaborations are essential to the work of Lynnwood Food Bank and to building a stronger, healthier community. By working together with other organizations, we are able to reach more people, expand access to food and services, increase understanding and inclusivity, and provide more nourishing and culturally meaningful food. Collaboration allows us to learn from one another, respond more effectively to community needs, and strengthen the impact of our shared efforts. When we work together, we are stronger and better organizations—and we are deeply grateful to all of the partners who stand with Lynnwood Food Bank to help make our community more connected, resilient, and cared for.

  • verdant health commission

    We are deeply grateful to Verdant Health Commission for their generous support of Lynnwood Food Bank and their continued investment in nutrition-focused food access. Verdant’s funding allows us to provide fresh produce, meat, dairy, and other nutritious foods that are essential to health and well-being. Access to nutritious food plays a critical role in managing chronic conditions, supporting physical and mental health, and reducing health disparities in our community. Thanks to Verdant Health Commission’s partnership, we are better able to ensure our neighbors have access to nourishing food that supports long-term health, dignity, and stability.

  • hazel miller foundation

    We extend our sincere gratitude to Hazel Miller Foundation for their many years of consistent and generous support of Lynnwood Food Bank. Their longstanding investment helps us purchase food for our community, ensuring families, seniors, and individuals have reliable access to the nourishment they need. This sustained partnership provides stability in times of growing demand and allows us to respond with care, dignity, and compassion. We are deeply thankful for the Hazel Miller Foundation’s continued commitment to strengthening our community through food access.

  • To our many donors

    Thank you to the many community members who give as their budget allows. Whether a gift is $5 or several thousand dollars, every donation plays an important role in the services we provide, the food we offer, and the care and love we are able to share with our neighbors. Each contribution strengthens our ability to respond to need with dignity and compassion. We believe that food is community, and your continued support proves what we know to be true—that when people come together, our entire community is stronger.

Holiday Hours and Services

HOLIDAY CLOSURES & 

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Updated 11/2025

  • CLOSED for Christmas the WEEK of December 22 - 27, 2025. We will be doing much needed building maintenance during this time.
  • MODIFIED distribution on New Years Eve; December 31, 2025, times 9:30am - 1:30pm
  • CLOSED for New Years on January 1, 2026

HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTIONS

Christmas Distributions will take place the week before the holiday, during our regular distributions. 

  • 12/17/25 Wednesday 11am - 5pm
  • 12/19/25 Friday 10am - 1pm


CLOSED DECEMBER 21-27, 2025


HOLIDAY TOY SHOP

Trinity Lutheran's Neighbors In Need program provides toy assistance to residents in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. Please check with Trinity Lutheran if you missed the sign up. Note that this is not a program of the Food Bank and we do not have any authority of the program.


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