Take transit to get to the food bank
If you, or someone you know, needs to get to a food bank in Snohomish County, consider taking transit. With 18 food banks across the county, there’s likely one close to home. Many Community Transit routes stop within walking distance of local food banks, making it easier to get to the support you need without a car.
Wondering if you can get food bank services? Learn about eligibility here from the Snohomish County Food Coalition.
How do I find the food bank near me?
Use our food bank map: If you’re not sure which food bank closest, use the interactive map on our website to help you. Scroll to see the locations of local food banks and which bus routes stop near them. See the map here.
Try the Plan My Trip tool: Already know which food bank you want to visit? Use our Plan My Trip tool to find the best way to get there on transit. Just enter your starting location, the name or address of the food bank, and the time you’d like to leave or arrive. The tool gives you easy, step-by-step directions for your trip on transit.
Call Customer Care: If talking on the phone is easier for you, our Customer Care team is here to help. Call us for help planning your trip at (425) 353-7433, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m.– 6:30 p.m., and weekends from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Interpreter services are available on request.
Tips for taking the bus to the food bank
- Check the food bank’s operating hours. Before getting on the bus, check the food bank’s hours online or by phone to confirm it will be open when you arrive.
- Have a plan for carrying your items. You will need to carry your food home with you. Consider taking a backpack or a larger bag. Some food banks, such as the Snohomish Food bank, have home delivery services or shuttle programs for people who qualify. You can see if a program like this exists near you by contacting the Snohomish County Food Coalition.
- Remember your fare payment. Regular adult fare on Community Transit buses is $2.50 per ride. There are also reduced fare options for people who qualify, and youth ages 18 and younger ride free. You can pay for your ride with exact change or by tapping your ORCA card. Learn more about fares and passes here.
Help your community
If you aren’t visiting a food bank, you can make a difference by supporting your local food bank though donations or by volunteering. It’s a simple way to care for your neighbors and strengthen our community. Call your local food bank today to see how you can help.
Reliable, affordable transit is a piece of that same network of support, helping people reach healthy food, essential services, and greater independence.
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