The Market

Our new food bank, “The Market,” is open three days a week for people who need it to shop for healthy foods and non-grocery essentials.

ALERT: We’re back at our firehouse home at 722 18th Ave. The Market hours are: Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday 12 to 4 p.m.; and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you are unable to travel to our location and live in the 98102, 98112 or 98122 ZIP code, please call us at 206-812-4940 for home delivery. 

Who Can Visit The Market?

The Market is open to anyone who needs it.

Some food items provided by the federal government are available only to those living in the 98102, 98112 or 98122 ZIP code. For these items, please bring a photo ID, utility or medical bill, or other printed document to verify your address.

COVID-19 Update

The Market is operating normal business hours. Please practice physical distancing when you visit us. We have hand washing stations for your safety. If you feel sick, please stay home and call 206-812-4940 for home delivery.

Home Delivery

Are you unable to make it to The Market and live in the 98102, 98112 or 98122 ZIP code? Call us at 206-812-4940 about weekly home delivery service. Deliveries take place on Wednesday mornings between 9 and 11:30 a.m. and Thursday afternoons between 1 and 3 p.m.

Available Items

The Market resembles a grocery store where you can choose from displays stocked with healthy foods and non-grocery essentials. Please bring your own bags if you can. Many items are provided by local growers and grocers. Regularly stocked items include:

  • Fresh produce
  • Cultural staples
  • Meat
  • Dairy products
  • Bread
  • Canned and other nonperishable goods
  • Household and personal care items such as shampoo, toothpaste and paper towels

Formula and baby supplies may also be available.

Interested in Volunteering?

Please fill out our online form to share your interest. A Byrd Barr Place staff person will be in contact with you.

Other Food Banks

Outside Seattle

For a directory of food banks, call the community information line at 206-461-3200.

South Seattle