One way TC PTA has supported our community is by providing a selection of non-perishable food, personal and household hygiene items, school supplies and other basic necessities to families in our community through our school pantry. Check for updates below as we plan for how to continue this community resource at TC. Do you have questions, or want to get more involved? - drop us an email at hello@tc-pta.org
Come check out the Community Pantry during school hours. Families can access the pantry through the main office. We are stocking food staples, cleaning supplies, and more household needs, and the Pantry is open to all families in our community! For Weekend Food Packs For Kids or to talk to someone regarding specific support needs - please connect with our School Social Worker, Channon Agor (chagor@seattleschools.org), and/or check with the resources listed below.
If you’d like to volunteer with TC’s Community Pantry, please send a note to hello@tc-pta.org to learn more about plans for how to continue the Pantry at TC in the coming year. You can also check out our Target wish list!
Below are several resources that provide food support to families and individuals with limited resources. Additional food support when the meals sites, pantry and food banks are closed can be found 24/7 through the Community Information Line (just dial 2-1-1) and/or the Crisis Connection website.
North Helpline:
https://www.northhelpline.org/get-help/food-bank/
Provides home delivery to the following zip codes: 98125, 98133, 98155, 98177, 98115, 98011, and 98028.
University District Food Bank:
https://www.udistrictfoodbank.org/
Food bank and home delivery for the following zip codes: 98102, 98103, 98105, 98112, 98115, and 98125.
Family Works:
https://familyworksseattle.org/food-banks/#programs
Food bank and home delivery for the following zip codes: 98103, 98107, 98115, 98117, 98133, and 98177.
Seattle Food Bank Directory:
https://www.seattlefoodcommittee.org/
Seattle Public Schools Services
Families who qualify for Free and Reduced meals should complete the SPS application. In addition to meal support, there are benefits available throughout the year, including fee waivers for technology and school activities (field trips and events).
More info here: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/culinary-services/free-and-reduced-price-meals/
University District Food Bank
University District Food Bank operates a walk-in food bank in the University District four-days a week to individuals and families from across Northeast Seattle. They offer food, toiletries, baby formula, diapers, pet food, and connections to important community resources to residents of zip codes 98102, 98103, 98105, 98112, 98115, and 98125. Home deliveries are also available, check for details here.
An additional location at the Magnuson Park Community Food Pantry operates weekly on Wednesdays 11am-2pm.