Our Mission
In Downtown Seattle, the Pike Market Senior Center strives to make each day better and safer for older adults; the Pike Market Food Bank serves people of all ages who face hunger. Together, we provide services, activities, and support to promote healthier, more self-sufficient and fulfilling lives.
Our History
In the 1970s, the visionaries who restored the Pike Place Market embraced the senior citizens living downtown and mandated the inclusion of low-income housing to preserve the essential character of the Market.
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The Pike Market Senior Center was born out of this community's need for a place to gather and socialize. Since then, about 1,500 seniors visit each year for free meals, healthy activities, and access to skilled social workers.
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The Pike Market Food Bank (originally known as Downtown Food Bank) joined with the Senior Center in 1981 and provides free groceries to anyone in need.