Agency Details:

North Helpline Food Bank's mission is to feed the hungry, and to provide emergency assistance for residents of zip codes 98115, 98125, 98133, 98155 & 98177, and/or refer people to other agencies for additional services.

Description:
North Helpline Food Bank is open Saturdays for seniors (over 65) and disabled from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and for the general public from noon until 2:00 PM, and/or Wednesdays from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. One visit per household per week. The food bank not only provides food but has a baby cupboard on the first Saturday of each month and pet food distribution on the second Saturday of each month. There is also a Free Rotacare Medical Clinic every Saturday from 10AM until 1PM. North Helpline Emergency Services also provides the following emergency services: eviction prevention, utility shut-off prevention, transportation assistance, emergency food, baby formula & diapers, hygiene kits, and serves as a referral service to other agencies.

History:
North Helpline is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1989 by concerned citizens, business leaders, service organizations, and local church members who saw their neighbors experiencing difficult times. North Helpline is recognized by such organizations as United Way, the Seattle Foundation, the City of Seattle and the Greater Seattle Council of Churches. North Helpline provides a variety of emergency services to local residents, including a food bank, financial aid to prevent evictions and utility shut-offs, bus tickets, diapers and baby food, and referrals to other agencies that help residents get back on their feet.

Contact people:

Kay Hardie, Manager, (phone), (email) Amy Besunder, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

12707 30TH AVE NE Seattle, WA 98125 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on October 29, 2009