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The Seattle market where your groceries are always free

Northwest Harvest's SODO Community Market provides food to those in need. #king5evening #HTHarvest

SEATTLE — It looks like a typical neighborhood grocery store because it is — with one big exception.

"The only difference is you don't pay," said Northwest Harvest CEO Thomas Reynolds.

The SODO Community Market not only gives free food to anyone who needs it, but it also provides dignity.

"Volunteers and staff here see themselves as kind of like salespeople, highlighting things: 'Oh, there's fresh pumpkin today; oh there's other types of squash; these are really delicious things that you can take home.' It's not really a sense of sort of monitoring," Reynolds said. "We want everyone to feel welcome and that it's a joyous experience to be here at the SODO Community Market."

Due to climate change, inflation, and global conflict, the need is greater than ever.

"Compared to last year, our inventory is down 80 percent," Reynolds said.

Thanks to hardworking volunteers and a supportive community, Northwest Harvest's SODO Community Market will keep working to put food on tables and nourish souls.

"If you are here and you're hungry, you're welcome."

Help KING 5 raise 23 million meals for Home Team Harvest

KING 5’s annual Home Team Harvest drive to benefit Northwest Harvest is underway. This year’s goal is to raise 23 million meals. 

Ways to donate: 

  • Online through Northwest Harvest 
  • Visit your local Safeway or Albertsons to give $5, $10 or $12 toward grocery cards.
  • Make in-person donations at two locations on Dec. 2 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
    Rainier Safeway: 9262 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118
    Everett Safeway: 5802 134th Place SE, Everett, WA 98208

Watch the Home Team Harvest broadcast special on Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. on KING 5, KING5.com and KING 5+.

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