Make an Appointment

Starting August 4th, 2025, the Ferndale Food Bank will use an appointment system for shopping. Scheduling for appointments will open on July 28th, 2025.

  • You can make an appointment online from home.

  • You’ll know exactly what time you can shop.

  • You can spend less time waiting on site to shop.

How to make an appointment:

Everyone needs an appointment each week

  • You will need to create a profile with your email and a password.

  • Appointments are in 5-minute time slots, with 7 households per slot.

  • You can only make one appointment per household each week.

  • Use the calendar tool to book your appointment or click the button below

Shopping for others?

You can shop for up to 2 other households

  • Just make one appointment.

  • At the front desk, give the names of the other households.

  • If any of the households you are shopping for have not been to the food bank before, you will need to turn in a New Client form for them. You can fill this out ahead of time here.

On distribution day:

  • Come 15 minutes before your time.

  • When your time is called, go to the front and get a cart.

  • Turn in your check in slip (and check in slips for any other households you’re shopping for) at the front desk to register.

  • Now you’re ready to shop!

  • If you’re more than 5 minutes late to your appointment, your spot is canceled. You’ll need to make a new appointment for that day or go to the Check-In table to reschedule.

When to make your appointment:

  • Appointments open 7 days before the bookable distribution.

  • They stay open until the end of the distribution hours at 11 AM.

Need help making an appointment?

  • Come to the Check-In table in the breezeway at 9 AM.

  • A volunteer will help you make an appointment for that day. You will receive a reservation reminder.

  • You can leave and come back 15 minutes before your time.

Need to cancel or reschedule?