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<p>Check-in process:</p><p>The line forms outside and numbers are given out at 9:45 AM Monday through Thursday. Anyone in line before we open will receive a random number, there is no benefit to coming early to wait in line. Once numbers are given out, staff will direct different groups of clients to come wait inside, or go to the Resource Hub or Cafe. </p><p>We start calling numbers at 10:00 AM when the market opens. You must be present when your number is called or you'll receive a new one. <span></span></p>
If you are not in our service area, please call the Community Information Line (2-1-1) and they will help you find a program in your area.
<p>If you are not in our service area, please call the Community Information Line (2-1-1) and they will help you find a program in your area.</p><p> </p><p>Since it may take a while to move up our waitlist, here are some alternative ways to receive other access to food services. </p><p>Shopping in-person at our market located at 1400 NW Leary Way in Ballard.</p><p>Nearby public transit includes Rapid Ride line D and King County Metro lines 17 and 40.</p><p>You can reserve a shopping time to avoid waiting in line.</p><p>Sign up for EBT/SNAP benefits, Many stores allow the use of EBT for grocery store delivery programs (ex. Walmart, Safeway, QFC, Amazon Fresh). You can sign up for SNAP online. </p>
About This Pantry
<p>Ballard Food Bank’s mission is to bring food and hope to our neighbors...because there can be enough for everyone. </p><p>To achieve this mission, we provide access to nutritious food through our grocery-style food bank, no-cost café, home delivery, and Weekend Food for Kids program. We also host the Community Resource Hub, where partner organizations offer a range of services like housing, medical care, and veterans’ benefits – all under one roof. Our financial assistance program helps prevent homelessness through eviction prevention. Clients also have access to utility assistance, identification vouchers, and our mail program. </p><p>Through this combination of services, we help our most vulnerable neighbors on the path to self-sufficiency.</p>