HEALTHY HOT MEALS
Each month, Amrita-Seattle prepares and serves nutritious hot meals to homeless teens and youth in Seattle through partnerships with U-District Teen Feed, ROOTS Shelter, and University Street Ministry.
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The Hot Meal Program provides more than just food; it offers youth a safe space for respite, emotional support, and connection. Over a shared meal, trained advocates and support coordinators help link youth to the resources and services they need to move toward stability.
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During meal service, guests benefit from a supportive "family" of Teen Feed and ROOTS Shelter staff and volunteers. This caring community serves as a consistent resource hub, sounding board, and space for socialization. The program also offers essential services, including referrals to shelter, warm clothing, bus tickets, and other basic needs items. Our Meal Program is intentionally designed to be as accessible as possible, with no ID required and transportation costs covered. We provide a welcoming environment with minimal barriers, making it one of the most accessible youth crisis programs in Seattle.
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Meal Team Volunteers do more than cook, serve, and clean up; they also advocate for homeless youth by offering a safe and supportive presence.
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We invite anyone age 8 and up to join our meal team. Our food team follows specific nutritional guidelines to ensure the meals are both healthy and satisfying. Volunteer commitments typically range from once to twice a month.
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Your support is invaluable to us. We welcome donations to sponsor a meal, and we are always collecting warm clothing and backpacks to distribute at the shelter. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
GRAB N' GO MEALS
Seattle’s Tent Cities are portable, self-managed communities of up to 100 homeless men and women. Tent Cities are critical because there is not enough indoor shelters for all who need it in King County. Tent Cities provide a safe place for the homeless community to stay together and get to work/appointments.
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However, living in tents for weeks to months at-a-time, gets extremely difficult especially when the weather gets cold and wet.
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Amrita-Seattle serves hot meals, Grab n’ Go Meal bags, and winter survival gear at all the Tent Cities in Seattle and greater Seattle area in King County.
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Please contact us 2 weeks before the event to sign-up! We are always grateful if you can help us sponsor a meal. Also we are always collecting warm clothes and backpacks to distribute at the shelter.
WINTER SURVIVAL GEAR
In the harsh winters of the Pacific Northwest, the homeless and unsheltered community face death, life-threatening conditions. Without proper winter outdoor survival gear like sleeping bags, tents, sleeping pads, and warm clothing, individuals are at severe risk of hypothermia, frostbite, and other cold-related illnesses. Providing these essential items can mean the difference between life and death for those experiencing homelessness.
By gifting winter gear, you’re offering more than just physical warmth – you're providing safety, dignity, and a fighting chance for survival during the coldest months.
Visit our Amazon Wish List to see the most-needed items and help make a critical impact this winter.
