Free Meals and Food Drives at Small Businesses Throughout Greater Seattle

From free community meals to food drives and pantries, small businesses are finding creative ways to support neighbors during a time of rising food insecurity and reduced SNAP benefits.

Last updated: November 6th

Small business owners continue to step up and care for the community. We will continue to update this blog as we learn about additional efforts and offers.

Be sure to check individual business websites and social media for details regarding free meals, food drives, and more.

Free Meals

Alexandra’s Macarons
Neighborhood: Central District
Free food for community members losing their SNAP benefits // More Information

Atrium Kitchen
Neighborhood: Downtown Seattle
Free monthly meal on 11/6, free Thanksgiving breakfast

Bagel Oasis
Neighborhood: Ravenna
Free bulk bagels to those in need // More Information

Chu Minh Tofu & Vegan Deli
Neighborhood: Chinatown-International District
Free hot, vegan meals and survival supplies, Sundays at ICHS from 11 AM – 12:30 PM

Cocoa Legato
Neighborhood: Greenwood
Free food for community members losing their SNAP benefits // More Information

Conscious Eatery
Neighborhood: Georgetown
Free meal for those in need due to government shutdown // More Information

The Couth Buzzard
Neighborhood: Greenwood
Pay what you can // More Information

Falafel Salam
Neighborhood: West Seattle
Free meals to anyone in need // More Information

Howdy Bagel
Neighborhood: Tacoma
Free food for community members losing their SNAP benefits // More Information

Lenox
Neighborhood: Belltown
Free SNAP to-go dinner – Order via email, phone, or text // More Information
Starting November 1st. 4:30 – 7:30 PM

Lil Woody’s
Neighborhoods: Ballard, Capitol Hill, White Center, Green Lake
Free burger for community members losing SNAP benefits // More Information

Lune Cafe
Neighborhoods: Auburn, Lakewood, Pioneer Square, Tacoma, U District
Free coffees and pastries for community members losing their SNAP benefits // More Information

Luv-a-Latte
Neighborhood: Tacoma
Free food for those in need // More Information

Nielsen Pastries
Neighborhood: Uptown
Community Card // More Information

Radnor’s
Neighborhood: Tacoma
Free food for community members losing their SNAP benefits // More Information

Rootstock NW by Local Yokels
Fresh, local groceries delivered throughout King County // More Information

Salima Specialties
Neighborhood: Renton
Free meal Fridays – Pickup between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, or dm // More Information

Spark Pizza
Neighborhood: Redmond
Anyone in need can order the “Community Special” – Free pizza, no questions asked // More Information

The Station
Neighborhoods: Beacon Hill and Columbia City
Community Card // More Information

Taco City
Neighborhood: Columbia City
Kids eat FREE all November long // More Information

Tibbits @ Fern Hill
Neighborhood: Tacoma
Free hot breakfasts, Thursdays starting November 6th – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM // More Information

TJ’s Street Tacos
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Free food for community members losing SNAP benefits // More Information

Toasted
Neighborhoods: U-District, Bellevue, SLU
Neighbors Tab – Free Breakfast // More Information
Starting November 1st

Twede’s Cafe
Neighborhood: North Bend
Free meals for kids starting November 1st // More Information

Yaygit
Neighborhood: Ballard
Free food for those community members losing SNAP benefits (allergy friendly) // More Information

Community Pantries

Condesa & Pitch The Baby
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Community Pantry // More Information

Friday Afternoon Tea
Neighborhood: Wallingford
Community Pantry: Leave what you can, take what you need // More Information

Ravenna Refills
Neighborhood: Ravenna
Community Pantry // More Information

Food Drives

Atrium Kitchen (Downtown Seattle)

Boon Boona (U-District, Central District, Renton) // More Information

B Town Yarn (Burien) // More Information

Celine Waldmann (Capitol Hill) // More Information

Coyles Bakeshop (Greenwood) // More Information

De La Soil (Kenmore) // Fundraising for Northshore Senior Center Food Bank // More Information

Highland Park Corner Store (Delridge) // More Information

Macadons (Renton) // More Information

Monorail Espresso (all locations, Downtown Seattle) // More Information

Odd Otter Brewing (Tacoma) // More Information

Realfine Coffee (West Seattle) // More Information

Seattle Pops (Wallingford) // Collecting donations for the Wallingford food bank thru December 12th

Sweet Alchemy (U-District) // More Information

Swoon City (Ballard) // More Information

SpoonFed Training (Renton) // More Information

Give a Meal

During Seattle Restaurant Week, diners have the opportunity to support restaurants raising funds for free meal programs. Learn more here.

Participating Businesses Raising Funds

Anh Oi Bake Shop (Georgetown)
Askatu Bakery (Belltown)
Bakescapade (Yesler)
Bar Dojo (Edmonds)
Chu Minh Tofu & Vegan Deli (Chinatown-International District)
ChuMinh Tofu Sandwiches & Coffee (Columbia City)
Fire & The Feast (Edmonds)
Jude’s Old Town (Rainier Beach)
Kaffa Cafe & Wine Bar (Rainier Beach)
Noodle/Bar (South Lake Union)
Pidgin Cooperative Restaurant & Bottle Shop (Magnolia)
Plenty of Clouds (Capitol Hill)
Revel (Fremont)
Rice, Beans & Happiness (Redmond, South Lake Union)
Zylberschtein’s Delicatessen & Bakery (Northgate)

Small businesses are stepping up even as many of them are still struggling to survive. Because it’s who they are and what they do. Donate (cash is preferred) to food banks AND support the small businesses you love.