when can I get help?

Lynnwood Food Bank distributes groceries to the public on the following schedule:
  • Wednesdays 11am - 5pm @ Lynnwood Food Bank
  • Thursdays 1pm - 3pm @ Edmonds College (for Edmonds College students and staff)
  • Fridays 10am - 1pm @ Lynnwood Food Bank
  • Saturdays 10:15am - 11:15am @ Whispering Cedars Apartment Complex (NEW TIME)
Other programs include:
  • Beverly Elementary for students and families of Edmonds School District
  • Spruce Elementary for students and families of Edmonds School District
  • Heroes Cafe for veterans and their families
  • Evergreen Recovery for their patients
  • DSHS for households in need of assistance when food banks are closed and while they wait for benefits to begin
  • Northwest Seattle Gambia Association distribution for immigrants
  • American Heart Association with Swedish Stroke Center and SeaMar Clinic distribution of low-sodium foods
  • Alderwood Court senior complex
At this time we ask that all customers remain in their vehicles and do not show up early. All vehicles will be directed to park in the lot as if they were waiting to get on a ferry. We also ask that before you come to the food bank, please make sure you have room in your car's trunk for volunteers to add your groceries.

If you are employed and your work schedule does not permit you to come during our distribution, please contact our director to find a solution.

Are you homeless? See below for additional information.


Are you a student at Edmonds Community College? See below for additional information.



what do I need to bring?

Just come, bring ID if you have it, and we'll work with you from there. There are not any reasons that you would not be served.


Lynnwood Food Bank

5320 176th Street SW

Lynnwood, WA 98037


Behind Silver Creek Family Church in the tan building with the green roof.

    What if I'm homeless?

    Homeless individuals and families are always welcome at the Food Bank.


    If you are homeless:

    • You can be served weekly during our Wednesday or Friday service.
    • A choice between non-cook bags and other types of service are available.
    • Non-Cook bags include pop-top canned goods, self-heat meals (when available), misc. non-cook food items, bottled water, fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, a fresh sandwich (if available), plastic silverware, hygiene items, etc.
    • If you have access to refrigerators, cooking facilities, etc., you can choose to have traditional service. We allow you to choose what works best for you.

    What if I'm a student at Edmonds CC?


    Every Thursday 1pm - 3pm, we are distributing groceries at Edmonds College. In 2022 we will be distributing from the parking lot at the Olympic building in our new Food Truck. Students can come to the window, place their order and receive your groceries. The food truck will be parked in the Olympic parking lot at 7010 196th Street SW, Lynnwood 98036.


    All students will need to wear masks.


    How do you qualify?  You need to either be a current student or staff member of Edmonds College. 





    What if I am homebound?

    More information is coming soon regarding deliveries for homebound seniors and disabled individuals. 

    What if i live in south lynnwood

    and do not have any transportation

    What if you are at work on Wednesdays and Fridays and can't come to the food bank?


    Every Saturday morning the Lynnwood Food Bank food truck visits Whispering Cedars Apartment complex in South Lynnwood. This mobile service's goal is to make accessing the food bank easier. You do not have to live at Whispering Cedars to access this program.


    Saturdays 10:15am - 11:15am NEW TIME

    Whispering Cedars Apartment Complex

    6501 208th Street SW, Lynnwood

    Next to the mailboxes