
Family & Supporter Resources
Find forms, guides, and local support services to help you navigate your stay at Transplant House with ease.
LOCAL RESOURCES
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Medical Meal Programs
Lifelong offers medical nutrition support and grocery delivery to low-income individuals living with chronic illness including those who struggle to prepare food due to health conditions. They serve King County and include nutrition counseling.
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Free Flights for Those in Need
Angel Flight West provides free air and ground transportation for people needing access to medical care. Volunteer pilots and drivers help patients and families overcome one of the biggest barriers to treatment—getting to the hospital—by offering safe, reliable travel at no cost.
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Food Bank & Delivery
FamilyWorks serves North Seattle and offers home delivery for groceries. They also run an online ordering system where clients can sign up for a delivered grocery box. Please see their website for more information.
Local Activities & Attractions
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Pike Place Market
Seattle’s iconic waterfront market, filled with local produce, fresh flowers, specialty foods, crafts, and street performers—an essential stop to experience the city’s flavor and energy.
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Fremont Sunday Market
The market now offers two seasonal locations, open weekly, rain or shine, year round. 34th Street in the summer and in the winter, under the Fremont Bridge.
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University Village
University Village is an outdoor shopping area that is great to walk around, eat and take-in the beautiful gardens. Check out their Summer Concert Series which are free to attend and down the street from Transplant House!
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Northeast Branch Library
Conveniently located right across from Transplant House!
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Freemont Troll
A Seattle classic, visit the 18-foot-tall Fremont Troll sculpture!
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Kerry Park
A favorite gathering spot with sweeping skyline views—perfect for relaxing, snapping photos, or enjoying Molly Moon’s Ice Cream just up the hill.
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Seattle Waterfront Park
The newly redesigned Waterfront Park is a must see! Here you will find gorgeous views of the skyline, Mount Rainier and the Ocean Pavillion.
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Matthews Beach Park
Seattle’s largest freshwater beach, with nearby green spaces ideal for walking, biking, and relaxing outdoors.
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Burke-Gilman Trail
This trail is a popular recreational trail for all! The Burke-Gilman follows the historic route of a former rail corridor, previously owned by Burlington Northern Railroad.
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Discovery Park
Expansive meadows and beaches with big Puget Sound views; choose short, gentle loops.
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Magnuson Park
Enjoy over four miles of trails along Lake Washington, plus sports fields, a community garden, wetlands, a swimming beach, and more.
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Seattle Japanese Garden
A serene, 3.5-acre stroll among ponds, lanterns, and maples; designed for slow, mindful wandering.
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Chihuly Garden and Glass
Vivid glass installations and an airy Glasshouse; inspiring without being strenuous.
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Seattle Art Museum
Light-filled galleries and rotating exhibits downtown; linger at your own pace.
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Washington Park Arboretum
Lakeside trails through living plant collections; visit center has maps and restrooms.
