ALERT: Byrd Barr Place to temporarily close firehouse on March 26, 2021 for renovations.
Food bank to relocate to 420 E. Pike St. for 15 months.
We will soon begin critical renovations of our building through summer 2022. Starting March 30, our food bank will be temporarily relocated to 420 E. Pike St., and will be open Tue. 11 am – 4 pm, Wed. 12 pm – 4 pm, and Thu. 10 am – 2 pm. You can continue to access other essential services on our website or by calling 206-812-4940. We are committed to serving our growing community throughout this renovation.
OUR SERVICES
We offer essential services — food, shelter, warmth and financial tools — for neighbors in Seattle’s Central District to build stability and self-sufficiency.
Advocating for Equity Statewide
We bring people together through anti-poverty and anti-racist actions to create an equitable future. Our groundbreaking reports spur public dialogue and drive solutions.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Black lives, due to violence fueled by racism and the effects of COVID-19. We know long-standing institutional racism has negatively impacted our Black communities and we are calling for change, as well as stand in unity with those calling for change.
News & Events
Moving Together with Byrd Barr Place
We are hosting a virtual gathering on April 30 to celebrate our building renovation and milestones of the past, present and future. Learn more and register.
Building Renovation
Our historic firehouse is undergoing a major interior renovation.
Investing in Black-led Organizations
Black leaders share their experiences in The Case for Investing in King County’s Black-led Organizations.
Building pathways to self-sufficiency
