Food & Hygiene Resources

Amara Family Resource Center
Family Resource Center with food pantry and other resources. Open during these hours:

• Tuesday 1 pm – 5 pm
• Wednesday 10 am – 5 pm
• Thursday 10 am – 1 pm
• Friday 10 am – 5 pm

3501 104th St. E, Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 444-0121

DSHS Basic Food
Please call: 1-877-501-2233
Need information on applying? English/Spanish
Assisting individuals with low income, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Basic Food in Washington), provides monthly benefits to purchase food, helping them make ends meet. 
Apply for Basic Food Assistance online, by phone at 877-501-2233 or at your local Community Services Office.

 

Eloise's Cooking Pot
Local food bank open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at 3543 E. McKinley Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98404.

 

Emergency Food Network
Emergency Food Network provides healthy, nutritious food to 75+ partners in Pierce County.

• Use this map to find the food pantry closest to you.
• If you require food assistance, you are encouraged to visit any of the food pantries within the network.
• Call the specific pantry you would like to visit for details on days, times, requirements, usage limits, and appointments.

Please call main office: 253- 584-1040
info@efoodnet.org
3318 92nd St S, Lakewood, WA 98499

 

Nourish Pierce County
Nourish Food Banks are open to anyone in need, free of charge.
Upon arrival, guests are asked for:

• Name
• Number of household members in need
•  Address or zip code
• Dates of birth for all household members.

No identification, proof of address, or proof of income is required.
Find out which one is closest to you!
Please call: 253-383-3164