Food and Nutrition
Food Distribution
North Seattle College Curbside Food Pantry with University District Food Bank: Outdoor (drive-thru or walk up) food pantry for NSC students, faculty, staff, and community members.
- Every Tuesday from 4pm-7pm, Located in the East parking lot at the lower-level entrance of the Opportunity Center
- https://northseattle.edu/equity-diversity-inclusion/money-food-housing
Seattle and King County Emergency Food Resources Map: Interactive map, search engine, and comprehensive list of food resources (food banks, food pantries, meal programs, etc.) compiled by City of Seattle Human Services.
Financial Assistance for Food
Basic Food (SNAP) Enrollment: Extra money monthly to help buy groceries.
- Apply with Benefit coaches by making an appointment at www.uwkc.org/benefitshub
- Apply on your own at www.washingtonconnection.org
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. Supplemental nutrition and food program for low-income women who are pregnant, new mothers, or have children under five years of age. Can be combined with SNAP program. Provide funding for nutritious foods including baby formula/food.
- Go to the Meridian Center for Health just north of the campus, 10521 Meridian Ave N, 2nd Floor. http://merdiancenterforhealth.org or (206) 296-4990 then select '2' for Public Health WIC/MSS services.