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Food Resources

Campus Food Distribution on Tuesdays

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 7:00pm
  • Enter campus on N 95th St and follow signs to the parking garage entrance from the East parking lot

United Way Benefits Hub DoorDash Grocery Delivery

  • A weekly box of groceries delivered through DoorDash for students who are unable to access the Tuesday Food Pantry and experiencing food insecurity.
  • Must be registered for a minimum of 3 credits during the quarter for which you receive groceries.
  • The quarterly priority registration periods open at 9:00am.
    • Summer 2024: Mon June 10 through Tues June 18
    • Autumn 2024: Mon September 9 through Tues September 17
    • Winter 2025: Mon December 23 through Tues December 31
    • Spring 2025: Mon March 23 through Tues April 1
  • Registration remains open throughout the quarter, space allowing; there is a 1-2 week processing period before deliveries begin.
  • Students are signed up in order of registration but there is a maximum of 50 spaces which renew each quarter.
  • Please complete this registration form, you will receive a confirmation email after you have been successfully registered.
  • Email BenefitsHubNSC@seattlecolleges.edu with any questions or changes

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 wafoodhelp.org 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 their website for more information.
  • Further resources for food assistance are available through the Washington Connection website.