Food Resources
Wednesday, August 26 will be the final day the North Start Student Food Pantry is open for Summer Quarter. Hours: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Please note the North Star Student Food Pantry is available to students who are currently enrolled in credited Summer Quarter classes. Please see the flyers, links, and information below for alternative food resources you can utilize over the break. The North Star Student Food Pantry will re-open when Fall Quarter begins on September 28th. If you would like to provide feedback and ideas for how to improve the pantry, please complete our Summer Quarter survey here: North Start Student Food Pantry- Summer 2026 Feedback Survey – Fill out form Your feedback and input also helps to ensure the continued operation of the North Star Student Food Pantry. Thank you!"
Attention: The North Star Student Food Pantry is temporarily closed while we hire and train new staff. We will open again soon! A communication will be sent out on the Student Bulletin and via email when the pantry is ready to re-open. In the meantime, please see the flyers below for information on other nearby food banks and resources! Thank you for your patience and understanding.
North Star Student Food Pantry
- Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11am-2pm
- Located in CC1452- across from The Grove and to the left
- Open to enrolled North Seattle students
Tips for a Great Visit:
- Have your ctcLink number with you
- Plan to shop for up to 20 points
- You can shop at the pantry once a week
Pop-Up Food Pantry with the University District Food Bank
- Drive-thru or walk-up food pantry for North Seattle students, faculty, staff, and community members
- Milk, eggs/protein, fruits, vegetables, snacks, and more are typically available
- Tuesdays from 4:00 to 7:00 pm
- Enter campus on N 95th St and follow signs to the parking garage entrance from the East parking lot
Community Resources
- Students may be eligible for Basic Food (SNAP) benefits, which provide money for groceries via an EBT card. Learn more about this great resource and how to apply by visiting Washington State's Basic Food program - King County or Basic Food|DSHS or scheduling a Benefits Hub appointment.
- Find emergency food resources across King County and Seattle using this online tool from the City of Seattle.
- If you are a Running Start student, enrolled in Seattle Public Schools, there may be free or reduced-price breakfast and lunches for students. See Student Meal Programs - Seattle Public Schools for more information.
- Further resources for food assistance are available through the Washington Connection website.