• Get Groceries

    If you are currently struggling, we are happy to help relieve some stress by providing free 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.
    • Documentation is NOT required for service.
    • Proof of income is NOT required for service.
    • Proof of address/location is NOT required for service.
    • If you have dietary needs, please share them and we will do our best to accommodate.
    • We do offer cultural, gluten free, and other dietary foods.
    • Please note we currently do not have funds available for assistance with rent, utilities, or gas vouchers.
    • We are LGBTQ+ 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 and up can volunteer, 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.

  • 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


    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 make a

    contribution through our web page by clicking here.


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

Most Needed

As of 11/1/2023

Right now, we need everything! 

Our most needed items include:

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

Volunteer needs:

  • Grocery Rescue (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
  • Sorting/ Prep: Monday
  • Distribution: Wednesday, Friday

Holiday Hours and Services

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

  • Labor Day: 9/4/23 (Monday)
  • Thanksgiving: 11/23, 11/24, 11/25 (Thursday - Saturday)
  • Christmas: 12/25/23 (Monday)
  • New Years: 1/1/24 (Monday)

HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTIONS


Thanksgiving: Saturday 11/18/23

9am - 10am; last names S-Z

10am - 11am; last names M - R

11am - 12pm; last names G - L

12pm - 1pm; last names A - F


Christmas/Winter Holiday: 

Wednesday 12/20/23 11am - 5pm  

Friday 12/22/23 10am - 1pm. 


HOLIDAY TOY SHOP

Sign-up (application and schedule an appointment) on Saturday 11/4/23 3pm - 5pm

At Lynnwood Food Bank

For residents of Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace


Program offered by Trinity Lutheran's Neighbors In Need.

Lynnwood Food Bank cannot make exceptions, as it is not our program. Thank you!

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

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!