The Seattle Times is reporting that the Sacred Heart food bank in lower Queen Anne is closing.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Parish at 205 Second Ave. N., is no longer serving meals because the $2,500 needed each month to operate the program ran out.
Other organizations that feed or clothe those in need such as the Queen Anne Helpline, University District Food Bank and Ballard Food Bank, are expecting a spike in clients. As it has for many years now, the Helpline will provide gift cards and bags of groceries to seiors and disabled residents of four low-cost housing apartments on Queen Anne. Those gift cards and vouchers will be ready to be picked up Tuesday, Nov. 22.
The Helpline doesn’t operate a food bank, but has a pantry of non-perishable food items that anyone is welcome to if they make an appointment (282-1540). The Helpline also feeds people by way of the Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County www.emergencyfeeding.org.