SENIOR SERVE
Senior Serve is a free appointment-based food distribution for anyone in need of food age 60+.
We are open for Senior Serve every Thursday from 11am-12pm.
step 1
Sign up for services
Please sign up online before your first visit to the Food Bank. If you haven't visited the Food Bank in over a year or your household situation has changed, please fill out the sign up form again.
step 2
Make an appointment
Appointments are required for shopping at Senior Serve. Click the link below to make an appointment to shop!
step 3
come to
Senior Serve
Senior Serve is every Thursday from 11am-12pm. Please bring your own shopping bags.
step 4
check in and start shopping
You have 15 minutes from your appointment time to arrive. Please only arrive during your appointment window. Once you check in at the front desk, you can start shopping!
food bank Frequently asked questions
HOW OFTEN CAN I COME SHOP AT THE FOOD BANK?
Households may shop once per calendar week.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING ON MY FIRST VISIT TO SHOP AT SENIOR SERVE?
Eligibility for Senior Serve is based on age. Bring one of the following to verify your age:
- Driver’s License
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Government Issued I.D.
Please bring your own shopping bags or boxes to put your groceries in.
DO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SHOP?
Yes, appointments are required for shopping at Senior Serve. To make an appointment, click the link above. If you do not have access to a computer or cell phone, appointments can be made in-person using the public computers at the local Sno-Isle Libraries, both in Stanwood and on Camano. Please do not call the library to make appointments as they cannot book appointments over the phone.
WHERE DO I PARK?
You may park either in the parking lot next to the Methodist Church, or the parking lot next to the Thrift Store (across the street from the Food Bank).
CAN I BRING SOMEONE WITH ME TO HELP ME SHOP?
Yes, please feel welcome to bring someone to assist you with shopping. However, we do have staff and volunteers available to help as well if needed.
WHAT TYPES OF ITEMS DO YOU OFFER AT THE FOOD BANK?
We offer a variety of staple food items such as rice, beans, canned goods, milk, eggs, meat, produce, and other items. We also offer non-food items such as diapers, toiletries, and pet food when we have them available, depending on supply.
I'M NOT A SENIOR, BUT CAN I SHOP ON BEHALF OF MY FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS A SENIOR?
Senior Serve is only for seniors age 60+, but you are welcome to attend our regular Distribution Days to shop on a senior’s behalf. Click here to learn more about regular Food Distributions.
CAN I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OVER THE PHONE?
No, appointments can only be made online. To make an appointment, click the link above. If you do not have access to a computer or cell phone, appointments can be made in-person using the public computers at the local Sno-Isle Libraries, both in Stanwood and on Camano. Please do not call the library to make appointments as they cannot book appointments over the phone.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS MY APPOINTMENT TIME?
We will do our best to fit you in to a later appointment time but cannot guarantee that there will be space available.
WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS?
If you do not have an email address, please use scfoodbank@scfbs.org as an email to make your appointment.