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Food Resources
Help Finding a Program in your Area
2-1-1 United Way Directory – Find resources for food, clothing, shelter, transportation and other community services.
DSHS Food Assistance Program – The Washington Basic Food Program helps low-income individuals and families obtain a more nutritious diet by supplementing their income with basic food benefits.
Emergency Food Network – Find food near you by zip code.
Parenthelp123.org offers information and referrals for anyone in need of food assistance. Parenthelp123.org also helps with applications for Food Stamps and WIC (the Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children). Apply online or call the Family Food Hotline (1-888-436-6392) for help in any language.
Catholic Community Services – A meal site for those in need.
FISH Food Banks – A network of food banks for Pierce County residents.
Food Connection – A project of St. Leo Catholic Parish, dedicated to the collection and distribution of surplus and donated food to those in need in the Tacoma and Pierce County area.
Food Help Washington – Your source for finding healthy and affordable food in Washington State.
My Sister’s Pantry – A food bank and meal site for those in need.
New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ – A food bank and meal site for those in need.
Prepared the Gateway of the Northwest Ministries
Address: 1317 S. Sheridan St., Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-272-3854
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Many Charities and Community Services also offer food, clothing and/or referral assistance.
