Food Banks
Note: Food banks often change their hours and days of operation. Call first to confirm this information. Many food banks require an appointment as well as proof of ID, residency, social security, etc. Some may limit the number of visits per year. Visit this website for a full list of Tacoma/Pierce County Food Banks.
Advocates for food sharing and vegetable gardening among Tacoma residents. Builds and plant vegetable gardens throughout Tacoma. We also work with East West Food Rescue to bring tons of produce weekly to Tacoma. View the Facebook page for list of Food is Free tables and access to food.
FISH Food Banks
Browns Point FISH
Browns Point United Methodist Church
5339 Browns Point Blvd NE, Tacoma 98422
Hours: Friday: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Phone: (253) 886-2463
Edgewood Community FISH
Mountain View Lutheran Church
3607 122nd Ave E, Suite B, Edgewood 98372
Hours: Thursday: 3:30-6:30 pm & Sat: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Phone: (253) 826-4654
Lakes Area FISH
United Methodist Church
6900 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood 98499
Hours: Mon: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm & Wed/Fri: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Phone: (253) 581-1116
Northwest Tacoma FISH
Mason United Methodist Church
2710 North Madison St, Tacoma 98407
Hours: W: 12:00 pm - 4:00pm; Sat:11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: (253) 756-4974
Southeast Tacoma FISH
Lutheran Church of Christ the King
1704 East 85th, Tacoma 98445
Hours: Monday/Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm & Wednesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Phone: (253) 531-4530
Gig Harbor FISH
ghpfish.org
4425 Burnham Dr. Gig Harbor WA, 98332
Hours: Mon & Fri: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm; Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Phone: (253) 858-6179
Provides emergency food assistance, clothing, and home goods, urgent transportation assistance, financial aid.
Eloise Cooking Pot Food Bank
themadf.org
3543 E. Mckinley, Tacoma WA 98404
Hours: Mon: 3:00 pm - 7:00pm, Tues & Fri: 11:00 am - 4:30 pm, Sat: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, Sun: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Phone: (253) 212-2778
Legal Immigrants - DSHS
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: 1 (877) 501-2233
Food Assistance Program for Legal Immigrants.
NOURISH Pierce County
nourishpc.org
1702 S. 72nd St, Ste E. Tacoma WA 98408
Phone: (253) 383-3164
Parkland First Baptist Church
11222 10th Ave., S. Tacoma WA, 98444
Phone: (253) 535-1293
Current proof of residency & picture ID in Area codes 98387, 98444-445-446-447
Jackson Street FISH
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
7410 South 12th St, Tacoma 98465
Hours: Last Wednesday of the month: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Phone: (253) 383-3164
Ranier View Christian Church Food Bank
12305 Spanaway Loop, Tacoma WA 98444
Phone: (253) 531-0757
Hours: Tues/Thurs 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Closed Tues 10:00 am - 11:00 am)
Life Center Rainier Food Bank
17708 28th Ave E, Tacoma WA 98444
Phone: (253) 846-3875
Hours: Tues. 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Zip codes: 98444, 98445, 98446, 98387 Need 2 pieces of ID; one ID must have a picture & current address
B.A.S.H. Food Bank
103 140th St. S., Tacoma WA, 98444
Phone: (253) 531-9600
Hours: Wed & Thurs 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bring a current utility bill with your name & address on
Lakewood Prince of Peace
poplakewood.org
10333 Bridgeport Way SW Lakewood, WA 98499
Hours: Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Phone: (253) 584-2565
Allen AME Church
1223 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma WA, 98405
Hours: Tues & Thursday 10:00 am-1:00pm
Phone: (253) 572-5733
New Jerusalem Food Bank
1101 South J St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Hours: Tuesday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Saturday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Phone: (253) 572-6785
Call first, once a month, emergencies case by case, ID, proof of residence
St. Leo Food Connection
1323 S. Yakima, Tacoma WA, 98405
Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm & 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Wednesday/Friday 9:30 am -11:00 am & 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm;
Sat; 9:30 am -11:00 am & 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Phone: (253) 383-5048
Serves Pierce County residents; Bring proof of residence, verification of HH members, and a bag or box in which to carry food.
My Sister's Pantry
621 Tacoma Ave., Tacoma WA, 98402
1st & 3rd Mon: 5:00 pm-7:00p m; 4th Sat: 10:30 am -12:30 pm
Phone: (253) 627-1186
Tacoma - Northwest NOURISH Mason United Methodist Church
2710 N. Madison, Tacoma WA, 98407
Hours: Wed: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Sat: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: (253)-756-4974
Tacoma - Central (Salvation Army)
1501 6th Ave., Tacoma WA, 98405
Hours: Monday/Tuesday: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm; Thursday/Friday: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: (253) 572-8452
Tacoma - South Bounty Food Bank
5634 S. Park Ave., Tacoma WA, 98408
Hours: Mon: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Phone: (253) 475-7098
Tacoma - East/Southeast NOURISH
1704 85th St. E., Tacoma WA, 98445
Monday/Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wednesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Phone: (253) 531-4530
Tacoma - West Jackson Street Food Bank St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
7410 S. 12th St. Tacoma, WA 98465
Hours: Last Wednesday: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Phone: (253) 564-4402
University Place Families Unlimited Network
2610 Sunset Dr. W., Tacoma WA, 98466
Hours: Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm; Thurs: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Phone: (253) 460-3134
Tacoma Rescue Mission
425 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma WA, 98402
Dinner: Sat & Sun @ 5:00 pm; Fri @ 7:00 pm; Breakfast: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Phone: (253) 383-4493
Graham/South Hill FISH
Holy Disciples Catholic Church
10425 187th St E, Puyallup 98374
Hours: Mon/Fri: 10:00 am; 1:30 pm; Wed: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Phone: (253) 383-3165
St. Paul's Pantry
22419 108th Ave E, Graham WA
Phone: (253) 847-3084
Hours: Fri. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
No requirements
Harvest House Food Pantry
25713 70th Ave E Graham, WA 98338
Phone: (253) 271-6457
Hours: Sat. 9:30 am - 12 pm
Once a week, please sign-in in
Free Food Friday at The Ridge MHC
22601 90th Ave E. Graham WA 98338
Phone: 253-279-3071
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
No requirements
