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Community Resources
The following resources are available to families seeking additional community resources. Resources marked with an asterisk (*) require qualified Free and Reduced Lunch status, which can be determined by completing the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit (CNEEB) Application.
Not finding what you're looking for? Use WA 211, the only statewide helpline connecting you to 17,000 local resources.
- Call 211 at 1-877-211-9274
- Text "211WAOD"
- Search Resources Online
- Email 2-1-1supervisors@crisisconnections.org (Please allow one business day for a response)
- General Resources
- Food and Meal Assistance
- Internet and Technology Assistance
- Childcare Assistance
- Shelter and Housing
- Rental and Utilities Assistance
- Health and Wellness Resources
- Immigrant Resources
- Secondary Resources for College and Career
General Resources
Washington 2-1-1
https://wa211.org/about-2-1-1
Food and Meal Assistance
Whether you need short-term assistance or ongoing support, these local resources can help ensure your family has what it needs. Below, you’ll find information about local food banks and community meal sites available to families in our area.
If you or someone you know is facing food insecurity, help is available.
Still not finding what you need? Search Washington 211, Food Lifeline, or the Northwest Harvest Food Access Network for more food resources.
Holiday Meal Support
HOLIDAY MEAL SUPPORT EVENTS
- Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway by Tacoma Police and Friends
- Monday, November 24
6 pm until all gone
People's Community Center
1602 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
- Monday, November 24
THANKSGIVING MEALS
- Thanksgiving Dinner by Church by the Side of the Road
Wednesday, November 26
6-8 pm
3455 S. 148th St
Tukwila, WA, 98168
FREE for all.
- Thanksgiving Community Meal by The Salvation Army
Wednesday, November 26
4-6 pm
720 S. Tobin Street
Renton, WA 98057
- 14th Annual Free Thanksgiving Day Meal (Packed up to go) by Athens Pizza
November 27
11 am - 2 pm (or until gone)
Athens Pizza and Pasta
959 East Main St
Auburn, WA 98002
- Free Hot Meals by Tacoma Police and Friends Meals:
Thursday, November 27
11 am - 2 pm- 10th Annual Set the Table Thanksgiving Feed
Tacoma Prince Hall Masonic Temple
1702 MLK Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
Contact: Brenda Wraggs - bwraggs253@yahoo.com
- Shiloh Baptist Church Thanksgiving Meal
Shiloh Baptist Church
1211 South I Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Contact: Martha Davis - (253) 460-6711
- 10th Annual Thanksgiving Feed hosted by Tibbitts @ Fernhill
First United Methodist Church
621 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
Meal delivery requests by November 24.
Contact: tibbitsthanksgiving2025@gmail.com
- 10th Annual Set the Table Thanksgiving Feed
Food Banks and Events
Local Food Banks
Northwest Harvest Community Market - SODO
1915 4th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
1915 4th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
(No ID, proof of income, or residency information is required to shop)
- Monday: 1:30 - 7:30 pm
- Wednesday and Friday: 8 am - 2 pm
El Centro de la Raza Food Bank
1607 S 341st Pl
Federal Way, WA 98003
(Visit limit of twice per week. Must present a valid picture ID.)
Federal Way, WA 98003
(Visit limit of twice per week. Must present a valid picture ID.)
- Wednesdays (Seniors and Mobility-Limited Only): 2 – 3 pm
- Thursdays and Fridays (Everyone): 10 am – 12 pm; 2:30 – 4 pm
Des Moines Area Food Bank
22225 9th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98198
(Limitations apply)
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Full Service): 9 – 11:45 am
- Monday-Friday (Limited Bread and Produce Service): 9 am – 2:30 pm
- 3rd Tuesday of each month (Evening Service): 6 – 8 pm
Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services
515 W. Harrison St.
Suite 107
Kent, WA 98032
kentfoodbank@gmail.com
(Two visits per household per month.)
- Wednesday and Friday: 10 am – 1 pm
- 2nd Wednesday of each month: 5 – 6 pm
- Thursday (seniors 55+ only): 10 – 11 am
Salvation Army Food Pantry
26219 16th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98198
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 10 am – 12 pm; 1 – 3 pm
- Fridays: 10 am – 12 pm
Call 253-946-7933 for more information.
Federal Way Food Pantry @ PICA WA
33710 9th Ave S
Suite 3
Federal Way, 98003
(Please enter at the Suite 3 door under the Pasifika Youth Center sign.)
-
Thursdays: 10-2 pm
Federal Way Senior Center Food Bank
4016 South 352nd Street
Auburn, WA 98001
-
Mondays and Thursdays: 9 am – 12 pm
The Market at Redondo Heights Food Bank by MSC
27614 Pacific Highway South
Federal Way, WA 98003
(Food distribution is by appointment only. Schedule an appointment by emailing redondo.foodbank@mschelps.org, calling 253-387-1717, or visiting in person on Tuesdays 10 am – 4 pm or Wednesdays 12 pm – 6 pm.)
- Tuesdays: 10 am – 4 pm
- Wednesdays: 12 – 6 pm
- Thursdays: 10 am – 4 pm
Click here to view more information about closures and Holiday food distribution.
Tukwila Pantry
(Link2Feed account required. Register here.)
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Browns Point Food Bank @ United Methodist Church
5339 Browns Point Blvd
Tacoma, WA 98422
- 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month: 4 – 6 pm
Nourish Food Banks
Multiple locations.
Multiple locations.
Multiple operating days.
St. Leo Food Bank
1323 S. Yakima
Tacoma, WA 98405
(Note: the food bank is closed on the first Thursday of every month)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11:30 am – 5:50 pm
- Wednesdays and Fridays: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Saturdays: 10 am – 1:30 pm
Families Unlimited Network Food Bank
2610 Sunset Drive W
University Place, WA 98466
(Please present your government-issued ID and something that shows you are a Washington resident.)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11 am – 1 pm
- Saturdays: 10:30 am – 12 pm
My Sister’s Pantry
621 Tacoma Ave S.
Tacoma, WA 98407
(The food pantry is located at the back of the church)
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Mondays: 4-6 pm
The Empowerment Center – Drive Thru Food Bank
4340 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98418
(Drive-up service. If there are several cars in front of the building, please line up on 45th Street to drive through the driveway. No ID is required.)
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2nd and 4th Saturdays (1st and 3rd in December): 1-3 pm
Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank
- Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
The Giving Table
1031 Monroe Ave NE
Renton, WA 98056
(Rather than pre-packaged boxes, families can choose items that are culturally relevant and meaningful to them. This is an outdoor event. Please bring clean reusable bags.)
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Every 1st Saturday of the month during November: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Owówičhak’u Wašté First Foods Access Pantry
1103 W Meeker St
Suite 103
Kent, WA 98032
(Account registration and scheduled appointment required.)
- 1st Wednesday of each month: 10 am – 2 pm
- 2nd Friday of each month: 10 am – 2 pm
- 3rd Sunday of each month: 10 am – 2 pm
Food Resource Events
Food Bag Distribution by Black Equality Coalition and Lori's Closet
December 5, 2026
5-7 pm
Family Life Center
32275 32nd Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98001
Meal Programs
Meal Programs
LUNCH:
Calvary Lutheran Church
2415 S 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
Monday-Thursday: 11 am – 1 pm
Catholic Community Services - Kent Family Center
1229 W Smith St
Kent, WA 98032
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 10 am – 3 pm
Church of the Good Shepherd & St. Vincent DePaul Community Meal
345 S 312th
Federal Way, WA 98003
Saturdays: 1-2 pm
DINNER:
Community Supper @ First United Methodist Church
100 N. St.
Auburn, WA 98002
Monday: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Kent Lutheran Church
336 2nd Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
Monday-Thursday: 5 – 6 pm
Christian Faith Center
33645 20th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
Mondays: 5-6 pm
TCG Cares by The Cooking Goddess
Free family-style meal prep every Friday in November 2025. Each week, families can choose up to three of the following meals:
- Spaghetti and meatballs
- Chicken alfredo with veggies
- Roasted chicken with mash and veggies
- Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and veggies
- Baked penne with marinara, cheese, ground beef, and veggies
Meals are intended to serve a family of four.
To qualify, you must:
- Pre-order by Tuesday of each week by emailing cookinggoddessllc@gmail.com
- Present your SNAP card
- Have a child aged 3-18 (children do not need to be present)
Pick up at 2500 SW 336th St, Suite A, Federal Way, WA 98023.
Internet and Technology Assistance
Internet and Technology Assistance
Free Cell Phones at Community Resource Fair Event
December 5, 2026
5-7 pm
Family Life Center
32275 32nd Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98001
*Families must be on a state assistance program.
Connect All/Interconnect*
https://connectall.org/eligibility
Affordable technology for all, including reduced-price laptops and computers. Requires photo ID and a Free and Reduced eligibility letter.
Internet Essentials from Comcast*
https://internetessentials.com/apply
Xfinity - free wireless hotspots*
https://wifi.xfinity.com
Childcare Assistance
Childcare Assistance
Boys and Girls Club
https://positiveplace.org/2020/04/extended-programming
253-681-6510
30815 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
Childcare Resources
https://childcare.org
Childcare Aware
https://childcareawarewa.secure.force.com/providerupdate/CCAWAOnlineLookUp
Shelter and Housing
Shelter and Housing
Emergency Shelter
Dial 211 for Regional Access
211.org
Multi-Service Center - Affordable Housing for Families, Individuals, and Seniors
https://mschelps.org/gethelp/housing/affordable-housing/
253-838-6810
1200 S. 336th
Federal Way, WA 98003
Mary's Place
https://www.marysplaceseattle.org/shelters
206-621-8474, 206-245-1026
Catholic Community Services
https://ccsww.org/get-help/shelter-homeless-services/emergency-assistance
206-323-6336
Pierce County Human Services
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/4701/Housing-Assistance-and-Programs
Rental and Utilities Assistance
Rental and Utilities Assistance
United Way of King County
https://www.uwkc.org/renthelp/
Rental Assistance Programs
https://nhwa.org/housing-assistance/
Puget Sound Energy will not disconnect customers during this time
https://www.pse.com
888-225-5773
Multi-Service Center - Rental Assistance
https://mschelps.org/gethelp/rentalemergencyassistance
253-838-6810
1200 S. 336th
Federal Way, WA 98003
Multi-Service Center - Energy and Cooling Assistance
https://mschelps.org/gethelp/energy/
253-838-6810
1200 S. 336th
Federal Way, WA 98003
Tacoma Public Utilities
https://www.mytpu.org
253-502-8600
Pierce County Human Services
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/4701/Housing-Assistance-and-Programs
Health and Wellness Resources
Health and Wellness Assistance
Federal Way Public Health Center (King Co)
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/locations/federal-way.aspx
206-477-6800
33431 13th Place S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
HealthPoint
http://healthpointchc.org
253-874-7634 - Medical
253-874-7646 - Dental
33431 13th Place South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Crisis Connections
https://www.crisisconnections.org/24-hour-crisis-line
866-427-4747
Children's Crisis Outreach Response System (CCORS)
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/mental-health-substance-abuse/services/Youth/CrisisOutreach.aspx
206-461-3222
Consejo Counseling and Referral Services
https://consejonew.consejocounseling.org/
206-461-4880
Mary Bridge Pediatric Urgent Care
Mary Bridge Children's offers in-person and virtual urgent care options for families. Please note, this service is not a destination for well-child or cautionary COVID exposure testing.
View locations and reserve a time.
Safety Study Hall
Visit the Washington Department of Health Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools, students, and families to learn about health and safety topics.
https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/schools/safety-study-hall
Immigrant Resources
Immigrant Resources
Welcoming Seattle
https://welcoming.seattle.gov/covid19publiccharge/
Secondary Resources for College and Career
Secondary Resources for College and Career
College Bound Scholarship*
https://wsac.wa.gov/college-bound
Or, learn more at www.fwps.org/collegebound
College Application Fee Waivers*
Scholars should see their College and Career counselor
Send SAT scores to more than four schools*
Paid expenses for out-of-state college visits (rare)*