The MARKET

After 10+ years of serving the Bellevue community as a partner site of Food Lifeline, the Market at Ember Church will permanently be closing on Monday September 28th.

We express our deepest gratitude of everyone who has been a part of our community as a guest or volunteer.

It has been a privilege to fill your tables, share in your life and witness God’s faithfulness.

Ember Church is committed to continued outreach through seasonal events and partnership with local organizations.

Black A-frame sidewalk signboard with a message about the market for the city of Bellevue, set against a plain white background.

Hours

SUNDAY 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

MONDAY 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM

ENDING SEPTEMBER 28TH

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LOCAL RESOURCES

Renewal Food Bank - 15022 NE Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue (425) 736 8132

Mon 12-3pm - Tue 4-6pm - Wed 10am-1pm

Hopelink Bellevue - 14812 Main St, Bellevue (425) 943 7555

Mon 1-4pm & 5—7pm - Tue/Wed 10am-3pm - Thu 1-4pm & 5-7pm

Salvation Army Eastside Corps - 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue

(425) 452 7300 - Hope Market - Mon/Wed/Fri 10am-12pm

Hot Meals: M-F 5:30-7pm

WA 211 - wa211.org 1-877-211-9274

A database of over 27,000 resources in Washington to help you find the right services from food to health care to housing.

Vivery - vivery.org

An online platform with a searchable map that helps you find nearby food banks, pantries and related services.

WA 211
Vivery

About—The MARKET

What is The Market?

The Market at Ember redistributes free quality food and home goods donated by local retailers to reduce food waste and promote the health of individuals and families in Bellevue and beyond..

What types of products does The Market provide?

We receive a wide variety of goods, including fruits and vegetables, pastries, dairy and alternative dairy products, condiments, bread and gluten-free items, canned goods, snacks, breakfast foods, frozen treats, meat and plant-based options, and even home goods, baby items and toiletries. Types and amount of available products vary daily depending on donations.

Does it cost anything to shop The Market?

No! Everything offered at The Market is entirely free and offered as a resource to our community, city and surrounding region.

What language’s are present?

All of our food labels offer translations in English, Spanish, Russian and Korean

Where do donations come from?

We are a partner site of Food Lifeline and receive donations from Target, Metropolitan Market, Whole Foods, Safeway, QFC and Fred Meyer.

Who manages The Market?

We are entirely run by volunteers and are always looking for more team members. There are many opportunities at a variety of times throughout the week to get involved. Learn more about available volunteer positions and sign up here.

Shelves stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, including pineapples, lemons, oranges, bananas, and other produce, labeled with signs in English, Spanish, and Korean.
A small grocery or produce storage room with metal shelves filled with fruits, vegetables, and cardboard boxes, wooden floor, fluorescent light, and a window showing trees outside.
Open refrigerators filled with various foods, including yogurt, eggs, snacks, and fruits, in a kitchen with wooden flooring and a window showing trees outside.
Grocery store aisle with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, canned goods, and fresh produce such as apples and corn, with signs in multiple languages.
Shelving with various baked goods and bread in a grocery store.
Empty grocery storage room with metal shelves stocked with boxed produce, bottled drinks, and packaged food items, and a window in the background.

Location

Ember Church
14434 NE 8th St. Bellevue, WA 98007

Directions
During open hours, enter the Ember Church parking lot from NE 8th Street. Walk to the northwest side of the building, where you’ll see a playground and Market signage. Turn right up the path parallel to the building, then on the right at the end of the path will be double doors across from the white tent and seating area. A Market team member will greet you there.