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# Nourish Pierce County

Food Banks for Healthier Futures

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- [In the Face of Uncertainty, Nourish Will Be There](https://nourishpc.org/in-the-face-of-uncertainty-nourish-will-be-there/) - July 3, 2025 Dear Friends, Partners, and Supporters, This week’s passage of what’s being called President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will have devastating consequences for those who can least afford them. This isn’t just a policy decision — it’s a moral one. And it will cause real harm to low-income families, veterans, seniors, and others
- [Message from the CEO - Urgent Need for Support](https://nourishpc.org/urgent-need-for-support/)
- [Feeding Hope: Wendy and Scott Bream’s Story of Service with Nourish](https://nourishpc.org/feeding-hope-wendy-and-scott-breams-story-of-service-with-nourish/) - In the quiet, tree-lined streets of Tacoma’s North End, Wendy and Scott Bream are a couple who don’t just talk about making a difference—they get in the truck and do it. Several times a month, you'll find them on the road as part of the grocery rescue team for the Northwest Food Bank, a vital
- [In Memory of Barb, Stephanie, and Jon](https://nourishpc.org/in-memory-of-barb-stephanie-and-jon/) - At Edgewood Nourish Food Bank, our volunteers are more than just helpers—they are family. Whether they serve daily, weekly, or whenever they can, each person who walks through our doors quickly becomes part of something bigger. Over the years, we have celebrated life’s joys together—births, graduations, marriages—and supported one another through hardships. Recently, we have
- [Volunteer Highlight - Lily](https://nourishpc.org/volunteer-highlight-lily/) - Lily began volunteering at Nourish Pierce County’s Graham/South Hill food bank in the summer of 2024. As a high school junior, Lily was interested in gaining experience and volunteer hours as she prepares to apply to colleges. Mary Jo, Lily’s grandma and long-time Nourish volunteer, suggested Lily join her at the food bank. Shortly after
- [Your Support is Urgently Needed](https://nourishpc.org/your-support-is-urgently-needed/)
- [Fall Luncheon: SAVE THE DATE](https://nourishpc.org/fall-luncheon-save-the-date/) - Join us at noon on Tuesday, September 10 for our annual luncheon, A Place at Our Table at the Hotel Murano. Come be inspired and raise funds for those facing hunger in our community. Doors open: 11:30 a.m.Program: Noon – 1 p.m.Admission: While the luncheon is free, a request for donations will be made.
- [Why Does the United States Celebrate Birthdays?](https://nourishpc.org/why-does-the-united-states-celebrate-birthdays/)
- [Nourish and EFN focus of story in The News Tribune](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-and-efn-focus-of-story-in-the-news-tribune/) - Nourish Pierce County CEO Sue Potter and Michelle Douglas of Emergency Food Network were interviewed by The News Tribune for a story on the rise in food bank use in the first quarter of 2024.
- [Nourish in the UW Tacoma Student Magazine, The Tacoma Ledger](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-in-the-uw-tacoma-student-magazine-the-tacoma-ledger/) - Professor Christine Stevens was interviewed about the role of the Nourish Mobile Food Bank in addressing food insecurity and fostering community connections. Read more here.
- [Birthday Celebrations Worldwide 2](https://nourishpc.org/birthday-celebrations-worldwide-2/)
- [Birthday Celebrations Worldwide Part 1](https://nourishpc.org/birthday-celebrations-around-the-world-part-1/)
- [Food Fads of the 2000s](https://nourishpc.org/food-fads-of-the-2000s/)
- [Edgewood Food Bank in The News](https://nourishpc.org/edgewood-food-bank-in-the-news/) - Nourishing Your Neighbors Taken from the Northwest Harvest Website at https://www.northwestharvest.org/news-insights/stories-from-the-harvest-march-2023/ Nourish, a network of food banks in Pierce County, aims to provide nutritious food and support services to people in need with compassion, dignity, and respect. Their vision is to turn scarcity into security. Nourish operates six fixed location food banks and fourteen additional
- [Food Fads of the 1990s](https://nourishpc.org/food-fads-of-the-1990s/)
- [Food Fads of the 1980s](https://nourishpc.org/food-fads-of-the-1980s/)
- [Food Fads of the 1970s](https://nourishpc.org/food-fads-of-the-1970s/)
- [Second Nourish Mobile Food Bank Approved for Emergency Food Assistance Program](https://nourishpc.org/second-nourish-mobile-food-bank-approved-for-emergency-food-assistance-program/) - Nourish's second mobile food bank has been approved to participate in the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) for 2019-2021! Nourish launched our second mobile food bank in September 2018, adding new food distribution sites at Mary Bridge Children's Health Center, Cedarcrest Middle School in the Bethel School District, and at five community and technical colleges.
- [Nourish Volunteers: Sheila](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-volunteers-sheila/) - Eleven years ago, Sheila first arrived at the Lakes Area Nourish Food Bank in Lakewood as a client. “I had a house, I had a business. I got sick and I lost everything.” She experienced homelessness for about five months, until she got into an apartment. The food bank helped her get back on her
- [Nourish Volunteers: Randy](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-volunteers-randy/) - The day I met Randy, it was his 69th birthday and just like every Thursday, he was at the Edgewood Nourish Food Bank, volunteering. “The older I get the more I want to be a part of the community,” he explained. Ten years ago, on the day he retired, his mother sat him down and
- [Nourish Volunteers: David](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-volunteers-david/) - David started volunteering at the Lakes Area Nourish Food Bank when he was in high school. He was told that he needed community service hours to graduate and the school presented him a list of places to choose from. A family member had relied on a food bank in the past, so he picked the
- [Nourishing our Neighbors: Lisa](https://nourishpc.org/nourishing-our-neighbors-lisa/) - Lisa has been visiting the Southeast Tacoma Nourish Food Bank for the last five or six months. She and her husband care for two of their aging parents, who have moved in with them. “There are four of us here now. Things are tight but we are trying to get through it.” One of their
- [Nourishing our Neighbors: Darleen and Brittnee](https://nourishpc.org/nourishing-our-neighbors-darleen-and-brittnee/) - Darleen and Brittnee, mother and daughter, agree on two things, that life is sometimes unkind and that Nourish provides them with the resources to get back on their feet. Darleen and Brittnee are clients at the Southeast Tacoma Nourish Food Bank. Darleen is currently recovering from an accident that left her unable to work. Her
- [Nourishing our Neighbors: Linda](https://nourishpc.org/nourishing-our-neighbors-linda/) - Linda and her family have been clients at the Northwest Tacoma Nourish Food Bank for about six months. "It's absolutely wonderful," Linda says. "The people are awesome and so nice." She explains that she moved in with her youngest daughter a few months ago in order to save money on expenses and so she can
- [50th Fun Facts- Snack Foods In the 1970's](https://nourishpc.org/50th-fun-facts-snack-foods-in-the-1970s/)
- [50th Fun Facts- Snack Foods In the 1980's](https://nourishpc.org/50th-fun-facts-snack-foods-in-the-1980s/)
- [50th Fun Facts- Snack Foods In the 1990's](https://nourishpc.org/50th-fun-facts-snack-foods-in-the-1990s/)
- [50th Fun Facts- Snack Foods In the 2000's](https://nourishpc.org/50th-fun-facts-snack-foods-in-the-2000s/)
- [50th Fun Facts- Snack Foods In the 2010's](https://nourishpc.org/50th-fun-facts-snack-foods-in-the-2010s/)
- [Stellar Shout Out- Gavin Reeber](https://nourishpc.org/stellar-shout-out-gavin-reeber/) - We are so happy to have Volunteers Like Gavin Reeber working with us! Gavin was chosen as one of 6 Lakewood Community Members to be featured in their Lakewod Heroes Campaign for the 2023 Celebration of the Life of Dr. Marin Luther KIng, Jr. Congratulations to Gavin and all of our volunteers who live a
- [Nourish in The News-Edgewood](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-in-the-news/) - On December 15, 2022 KING5 visited our Edgewood Nourish Food Bank to learn about the Ukrainian Refugees that visit our food banks. Our own Kate Wright was FANTASTIC! We are so excited about the communities we are helping. SEATTLE — With less than two weeks until Christmas, food banks say they’re seeing an increase of
- [COVID-19 Response:  How you can Help!](https://nourishpc.org/covid-19-response-how-you-can-help/) - DONATE HERE To our Nourish Community, What does it take to nourish a community during a national health crisis? Supporting best practices as well as our mission, Nourish operates a self-select model. Clients visiting any of our food bank locations, including our two mobile food banks, used a shopping cart while guided by a volunteer
- [5 Ways to Support Nourish on Giving Tuesday](https://nourishpc.org/4419-2/) - Tuesday, December 1, 2020 is GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Nourish Pierce County depends on the generosity of our local community to maintain our mission - providing nutritious food and support services to people in need with compassion, dignity, and respect.
- [Get Your Halloween On with Food Fright 2020](https://nourishpc.org/get-your-halloween-on-with-food-fright-2020/) - It's October, that time of year when most of us welcome a little spooky fun. We invite you to "get your Halloween on" with our friends, The Bonfire Tellers. Once again they'll be performing some of their best ghostly tales to benefit Nourish at Food Fright 2020! The Bonfire Tellers started in 1995 with a
- [Day of Action Great Success](https://nourishpc.org/day-of-action-great-success/) - On Friday, September 4, Nourish Pierce County hosted its first Day of Action, welcoming former and new volunteers to assist with food bank distribution to help feed our neighbors in need. We hosted a total of 78 volunteers who provided more than 330 hours of service. Twenty-seven of those who helped out were new to
- [Join us for our Day of Action!](https://nourishpc.org/join-us-for-our-day-of-action/) - Join us on Friday, September 4th for our first ever Day of Action at Nourish Pierce County as part of Hunger Action Month. Did you know that over 7% of Pierce County Residents visited a Nourish food bank last year? In recent months, this percentage has only increased as the number of people needing food
- [Your Community Needs You. Volunteer with Nourish.](https://nourishpc.org/your-community-needs-you-volunteer-with-nourish/) - Have you seen the news? Long lines of cars waiting for help from their local food bank. In May and June we served the largest number of people in need in our 40 year history. We provided enough food for more than one million meals during those two months alone. That's a 50% increase from
- [NPC is in The NYT!](https://nourishpc.org/npc-is-in-the-nyt/) - Ruth Fremson, a photojournalist with The New York Times was interested in telling America the story of people in need who live in rural communities. The journalist thought the idea of focusing on a mobile food bank was an interesting angle – something probably unknown to the average NYT reader. So we arranged for her
- [Volunteer Appreciation Week](https://nourishpc.org/volunteer-appreciation-week/) - To Our Valued Volunteers: Absence truly does make the heart grow fonder! WE MISS YOU and are looking forward to when you can come back safely! In the meantime, we are grateful to the National Guard for supporting our operations during this crisis. They have stepped up to serve our community by distributing groceries not
- [Governor Inslee Welcomes the National Guard to Nourish](https://nourishpc.org/governor-inslee-welcomes-the-national-guard-to-nourish/) - Governor Jay Inslee visited the Nourish warehouse this morning to welcome members of the National Guard. The Guard is filling in for our regular volunteers to help to keep our neighbors fed during the COVID-19 pandemic response. Nourish relies on 1000 volunteers annually to provide service at our 26 distribution sites throughout Pierce County. The
- [Service Update – COVID-19 Response](https://nourishpc.org/service-update-covid-19-response/) - March 11, 2020 Dear Nourish community, We received word that an individual who may have been exposed to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID -19) had contact with our mobile food bank. Out of an abundance of caution concerning potential exposure, service by the Nourish Mobile Food Bank at the following sites will be temporarily suspended until
- [Safeguarding the Health of Our Community](https://nourishpc.org/safeguarding-the-health-of-our-community/) - To all Customers and Volunteers: As we monitor the COVID-19 virus in Washington state, we want you to know that Nourish considers your health and safety a priority. We are sharing important information that can help our entire community stay its healthiest. Please do your best to follow the guidelines distributed by the Centers For Disease
- [Nourish Begins Operations in Salishan](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-begins-operations-in-salishan/) - In January, Nourish's mobile food bank began operations in Tacoma Housing Authority's (THA) Salishan property. On the first day of service, the food bank hosted approximately 50 clients. Most had never visited a Nourish food bank. At all Nourish food distribution sites, clients select food for every member of their household. This means 163 people
- [Nourish Volunteers: Kendal & Hazel](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-volunteers-kendal-hazel/) - According to Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine, the demographics of volunteers have changed over the last forty years. Specifically, volunteering has increased dramatically for certain age groups, particularly the oldest, aged sixty-five and over, and the youngest, aged sixteen to nineteen years old. At Nourish, we are fortunate to have 1,000 incredible volunteers of a variety of
- [Engaging the Community to Feed More](https://nourishpc.org/engaging-the-community-to-feed-more/) - From hosting donors at fundraising events, to helping to coordinate food drives with local organizations, or working with our more than 1,000 volunteers, nothing is more rewarding for those of us at Nourish than engaging community members in our mission of feeding our neighbors in need. That is why we are so excited to announce
- [It's Hometeam Harvest Time](https://nourishpc.org/its-hometown-harvest-time/) - Nourish Pierce County is grateful to once again be participating in the King 5 Hometeam Harvest which helps feed Northwest families. Now through December 31, stop by a participating Safeway or Albertsons and purchase a traditional $10 Hunger Bag which includes Skippy peanut butter, Safeway select sweet peas, canned Safeway albacore tuna, Safeway select mixed
- [Nourishing our Neighbors: Sheila](https://nourishpc.org/nourishing-our-neighbors-sheila/) - Eleven years ago, Sheila first arrived at the Lakes Area Nourish food bank as a client. “I had a house, I had a business. I got sick and I lost everything.” She experienced homelessness for about five months, until she got into an apartment. The food bank helped her get back on her feet. “Even people
- [Get to Know a Nourish Food Bank: Mobile at Mary Bridge Children's Health Center](https://nourishpc.org/get-to-know-a-nourish-food-bank-mobile-at-mary-bridge-childrens-health-center/) - When you check in at MultiCare's Mary Bridge Children's Health Center, one of the questions you will be asked is how often you worry about your family having enough to eat. Motivated by the results of those check-in surveys, Jamie Kautz picked up the phone and called Nourish. Jamie, Pediatric Care Continuum Director, and her
- [Get to Know a Nourish Food Bank: Northwest Tacoma Nourish Food Bank](https://nourishpc.org/get-to-know-a-nourish-food-bank-northwest-tacoma-nourish-food-bank/) - As you shop at the Proctor Farmers’ Market in Tacoma on Saturday mornings, you may not realize that there is a food bank operating close by. Located at the Mason United Methodist Church at 27th and Madison, the Northwest Tacoma Nourish Food Bank provides food to those in need in our community. Every Wednesday and
- [Nourish Donors: Safeway and Albertsons Stores](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-donors-safeway-and-albertsons-stores/) - If you shopped at a Safeway or Albertsons last fall, your cashier might have asked whether you want to donate a bag of food to fight hunger. Thank you to all of you who said yes! Safeway and Albertsons corporate offices collected all the donated funds together and used their bulk purchasing power to buy
- [Nourish Launches Mobile Food Banks at Local Colleges](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-launches-mobile-food-banks-at-local-colleges/) - Half of community and technical college students struggle with food insecurity. A national survey conducted by University of Wisconsin researchers found that between 42% and 56% of community college students reported being food insecure in the last 30 days. To help respond to this problem, Nourish has formed a new partnership with local community and
- [New Report Released about Food Insecurity on College Campuses](https://nourishpc.org/new-report-released-about-food-insecurity-on-college-campuses/) - College students continue to face food insecurity and hunger. According to the annual update of the largest survey in the nation studying the basic needs of college students, 48% of students who attend two year schools such as community and technical colleges faced food insecurity in the last 30 days. 38% of these students reported
- [Get to Know a Nourish Food Bank: Graham-South Hill](https://nourishpc.org/get-to-know-a-nourish-food-bank-graham-south-hill/) - Tucked behind the Holy Disciples Parish building off of 187th in Graham, it might be easy to miss the Graham-South Hill Nourish Food Bank. “Many people in Graham, South Hill, Puyallup, they don't know that we are here.” Julie, the Nourish food bank manager says. "If you’re having a hard time, come and visit the
- ["It's a Wonderful Life" for a Wonderful Cause](https://nourishpc.org/its-a-wonderful-life-for-a-wonderful-cause/) - Get into the holiday spirit as The Blue Mouse Theatre presents the beloved holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life" to benefit Nourish Pierce County,Thursday, December 12, doors open at 6:00 pm. Santa will be on hand to greet guests and the Northwest Repertory Singers perform festive tunes celebrating the season. Tickets go on sale on
- [Visit America's Car Museum in November to help Drive Down Hunger](https://nourishpc.org/visit-americas-car-museum-in-november-to-help-drive-down-hunger/) - America's Car Museum and Nourish Pierce County have partnered together this November to help end hunger and make Thanksgiving easier for families in the local area. The Museum will accept non-perishable food donations November 1 - 27 in the lobby daily between 10 am and 5 pm. All visitors who donate two or more items
- [Nourish Receives Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Spotlight on Business Award](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-receives-tacoma-pierce-county-chamber-spotlight-on-business-award/) - We are both delighted and honored to have received the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Spotlight on Business Award for the nonprofit category. The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber annually recognizes local businesses that have set the standard for exemplary business practices. Accepting the award, Executive Director Sue Potter said, "We can't do our work without the community. Last
- [Starting this Week, Nourish Mobile Food Bank in Parkland](https://nourishpc.org/starting-this-week-nourish-mobile-food-bank-in-parkland/) - Our newest mobile food bank site begins June 12 at the Church for All Nations in Parkland (111 112th St E, Parkland). Every Wednesday, our mobile food bank will be outside the church from 4:30 to 6:30pm. If you know people in need of food in the Parkland and southern Tacoma area, please make sure
- [Nourish Donors: South Sound 100 Women](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-donors-south-sound-100-women/) - Four times each year, 100 women gather together from across the southern Puget sound area. Every attendee drops their name in a hat on the way into the room. Four names are randomly drawn and those four women give short presentations about the nonprofit of their choice. After a question and answer session, the group
- [Nourish Updates: 2018 Year-End Recap](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-updates-2018-year-end-recap/) - 2018 was a standout year for Nourish Pierce County. Nourish served 61,000 clients in need, meaning that 7% of the population of Pierce County received food from Nourish in 2018. This is an "unduplicated" number, meaning individuals are only counted once regardless of the number of times they received food from our food banks. On
- [No One Should Go Hungry](https://nourishpc.org/no-one-go-hungry/) - A Chance To Start Over Anna and her husband Albert are trying to put their lives back together and she says the food bank has played a major role in that effort. Albert has almost totally lost the use of one leg after three unsuccessful knee replacement surgeries and subsequent infections. He may face amputation.
- [Your Donation Changes Lives](https://nourishpc.org/donation-changes-lives/) - The Reality of Hunger Debbie tears up when she talks about her trips to the Nourish Pierce County food bank. “It’s just temporary … just temporary,” she says. She and her husband recently suffered through a series of difficulties and suddenly found themselves not able to make ends meet. “Since I lost my job, we’re
- [Serving Food and Dignity](https://nourishpc.org/serving-food-and-dignity/) - Kelly is like many members of her generation. She works two jobs and has a difficult time making ends meet. Unlike many others, Kelly is not only supporting herself but also her mother and father, and is helping put her brother through college. “At the end of every month – when my bills are paid
- [Nourish Donors: Top Food Drives of 2018](https://nourishpc.org/top-food-drives-2018/) - In 2018, more than 80 organizations, businesses and schools hosted a food drive to benefit Nourish. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support. Food drives help us add diversity to what we offer our clients. Since so much of the food we receive is in bulk, food drives allow us to add special
- [Get to Know a Nourish Food Bank - Edgewood](https://nourishpc.org/get-to-know-a-food-bank-edgewood/) - Edgewood is a small community in the valley of the Puyallup River, just south of the King County line, east of Fife and north of Puyallup. Fifteen years ago, members of the Mountain View Lutheran Church in Edgewood reached out to Nourish, called FISH Food Banks of Pierce County at the time. The congregation saw
- [FOUR STAR CHARITY](https://nourishpc.org/four-star-charity/) - NOURISH PIERCE COUNTY IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FOUR STAR CHARITY BY CHARITY NAVIGATOR. THIS RATING MEANS WE’VE TAKEN THE STEPS TO HAVE STRONG FINANCIAL HEALTH AND ACCOUNTABILITY!
- [Spanaway Island Fest Food Drive for Nourish!](https://nourishpc.org/spanaway-island-fest-food-drive-for-nourish/) - Support Nourish Pierce County with a food donation at the 3rd annual Spanaway Island Festival on Saturday August 11, 2018!! Enjoy a day full of music, food and crafts: http://spanawayislandfest.com/
- [Nourish is Seeking AmeriCorps Member for 2018-2019](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-is-seeking-americorps-member-for-2018-2019/) - Food Bank Volunteer Coordinator AmeriCorps Member, Position Description Nourish Pierce County is currently looking for a Food Bank Volunteer Coordinator in partnership with AmeriCorps. This position will assist in the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers at the Southeast Tacoma Food Bank, assuring that all volunteers are able to carry out Nourish Pierce County’s mission
- [Nourish is Seeking AmeriCorps Member](https://nourishpc.org/nourish-seeking-americorps-member/) - Food Bank Volunteer Coordinator AmeriCorps Member, Position Description Nourish Pierce County is currently looking for a Food Bank Volunteer Coordinator in partnership with AmeriCorps. This position will assist in the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers at the Southeast Tacoma Food Bank, assuring that all volunteers are able to carry out Nourish Pierce County’s mission
- [Fall/Winter Volunteer Orientation Dates](https://nourishpc.org/fallwinter-volunteer-orientation-dates/) - November Tuesday, November 7th—2:30pm—Graham/South Hill Wednesday, November 15th—5:30pm—Administrative Office Saturday, November 18th— 10am, Edgewood Food Bank Monday, November 20th—9am, Southeast Tacoma Food Bank Wednesday, November 29th—Lakewood Food Bank December Tuesday, December 5th, 2:30pm—Graham/South Hill Saturday, December 9th— 10am, Edgewood Food Bank Monday, December 11th—9am, Southeast Tacoma Food Bank Wednesday, December 20th, 5:30pm—Administrative Office Wednesday, December
- [Edgewood Food Bank Closure](https://nourishpc.org/edgewood-food-bank-closure/) - Edgewood Food Bank is closed Thursday, June 22 2017 for maintenance. It will reopen Saturday.
- [Food or Medicine?](https://nourishpc.org/grateful-client/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhQJWk0oPHA For Nourish clients like Joyce, the food she gets from her local food bank gives her the money she needs to fill her prescription.
- [Volunteering Changed Her Life](https://nourishpc.org/volunteering-changed-life/) - When our board president began volunteering at Nourish, it fed her soul. Today, she says volunteering has become a way of life.
- [Without Nourish, Her Cupboards Would Be Bare](https://nourishpc.org/without-nourish-cupboards-bare/) - Seventy-five-year-old Penelope Adams (Penny to her friends) still gets a warm holiday feeling when she walks into her Nourish food bank. “It felt like Christmas when I first came here!" Penny has been a regular visitor at the food bank since her husband died several years ago, leaving her with limited income. Her fellow food
- [Nourishing Dignity](https://nourishpc.org/nourishing-dignity-2/) - For Thomas Quichocho, the FISH Food Bank represents a chance for him to regain some of the dignity that life has torn from him. During his first trip to a food bank, Thomas said: “You provide a service I really need. This is a blessing that I can put a little food on the table.”
- [Food Is Love!](https://nourishpc.org/food-is-love/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc9qJhpwdsA
- [Youngster Skips Presents, Asks Friends to Donate](https://nourishpc.org/youngster-skips-presents-asks-friends-donate/) - Meet Audrey! This adorable little girl celebrated her 6th birthday recently. Instead of bringing presents to her party, she asked her friends to bring donations for Nourish Pierce County, formerly FISH Food Banks! With combinations of six dollars, six quarters, six dimes, six nickels, six pennies, Audrey collected ... ... $181 for Nourish! Audrey’s family--and
- [New Organization Name](https://nourishpc.org/new-name/) - FISH Food Banks, the largest network of food banks in Pierce County, recently changed its name and unveiled a new brand. “Our new name, Nourish Pierce County, reflects not only what we do, but also the way in which staff, volunteers, donors and our entire community work together to provide nutritious food to anyone who
- [Help Us Nourish!](https://nourishpc.org/help-us-nourish/) - Need to learn job skills or earn community service credit for school? Consider volunteering for Nourish. Learn valuable job skills, earn community service credit for school or help boost your chance at college scholarships. Volunteer! If you’re 14 or older, just complete the volunteer orientation form, the first step to becoming Nourish volunteer. Bring a
- [New Mobile Food Bank Location](https://nourishpc.org/new-mobile-food-bank-location/) - Our mobile Food Bank serves 10 locations throughout Pierce County, including our newest location.

## Pages

- [Home](https://nourishpc.org/) - Latest News & Stories Nourishing News - March Nourishing News - February Nourishing News - January Your Support is Urgently Needed The News Tribune - Pierce County food banks facing 'crisis' as record numbers seek help and donations dry up Follow us on Instagram @nourishpierceco Our Community Partners Your Trust Matters
- [Careers](https://nourishpc.org/careers/) - Join Our Team Nourish has openings! Nourish Pierce County is a nonprofit organization providing food and emergency service referrals to people in need since 1973. Our mission is to provide nutritious food and support services to people in need with compassion, dignity, and respect. With six food bank locations and an award-winning mobile food bank
- [Need Food?](https://nourishpc.org/need-food/) - Nourish Food Bank Locator Download Weekly Nourish Pierce County Food Bank Schedule PDF Here (updated 11-4-2025) Enter your city or zip code to find the food bank location nearest you. (Please Refresh Your Browser to Access the Latest Updates) Nourish Food Banks are Free to Anyone in Need. *All guests will be asked for their
- [Board of Directors](https://nourishpc.org/board-of-directors/) - 2025 Board of Directors Megan Leifson – PresidentFood Scientist and Consultant Dennis Fulton – TreasurerRetired Merrill Lynch Financial Planner Christine A. Stevens, MPH, PhD - SecretaryAssociate Professor, Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Program, UW Tacoma Stephanie ChristensenCommunity Integration Program Manager, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Marcy BouletCommunities of Focus Coordinator, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Maria Meyer Stewardship Program
- [Our Staff](https://nourishpc.org/about/our-staff/) - Meet the Nourish Staff Administrative Staff Sue Potter, Chief Executive Officersuepotter@nourishpc.org253-507-7309 - Direct Ken Gibson, Chief Operating Officerkengibson@nourishpc.org253-534-8577 - Direct253-778-9291 - Cell Dean Hanks, Chief Development Officerdeanhanks@nourishpc.org253-383-3164 x 109 Mikel Priddy, Director of Operationsmikelpriddy@nourishpc.org253-383-3164 x 101 Jessica Miller, Director of Special Projectsjessicamiller@nourishpc.org253-383-3164 x 106 Steve Ike, Finance Directorsteveike@nourishpc.org Jenn Le, Accounting Specialistaccountingspecialist@nourishpc.org253-302-3111 - Direct Kristin
- [Volunteer](https://nourishpc.org/volunteer/) - Get Involved, Make a Difference. Volunteer Thank you for your interest in serving as a volunteer with Nourish Pierce County. Volunteers are at the heart of our mission to provide nutritious food and support to people in need across Pierce County. At Nourish, we believe every guest deserves to be treated with compassion, dignity, and
- [Host a Fundraiser](https://nourishpc.org/host-a-fundraiser/) - Thank You for Helping Our Community! Host a Fundraiser With the cost of food increasing, the need for food bank services is at an all-time high. This year, Nourish has seen a 17% increase in the number of guests coming through our doors and with the holiday's right around the corner, we are expecting to
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- [Contact Us](https://nourishpc.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us If you have any questions about the services Nourish Pierce County provides or wonder how you can get involved, please feel free to reach out to us! Nourish Administrative Office1702 South 72nd St Ste. E, Tacoma, WA 98408info@nourishpc.org253-383-3164 Edgewood Food BankMountain View Lutheran Church3607 122nd Ave E Suite B, Edgewood, WA 98372edgewood@nourishpc.org253-826-4654 Graham
- [Donate](https://nourishpc.org/donate/) - Thank you for supporting Nourish with your financial contribution! Ways to Give: Card/Online Cash or Check Mail or drop off a check or cash to us at: Nourish Pierce County1702 South 72nd St., Ste ETacoma, WA 98408 To donate by Phone. Call us during Office Hours at:253-383-3164. Payroll Deduction Federal Employees: Nourish Pierce County participates in
- [News & Stories](https://nourishpc.org/news/) - Nourish News Latest News The Tacoma Ledger – Ensuring Access to Nutritious Fare with Nourish Mobile Food Bank The News Tribune – Pierce County food banks facing ‘crisis’ as record numbers seek help and donations dry up Monthly Newsletters 2025 Newsletters January 2025 Nourishing News February 2025 Nourishing News March 2025 Nourishing News 2024 Newsletters January 2024
- [Financials](https://nourishpc.org/financials/) - Nourish Financials Audit Results 2022-2023 Audited Financial Statement 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statement 2021-2020 Audited Financial Statement 2020-2019 Audited Financial Statement 2019-2018 Audited Financial Statement 2018-2017 Audited Financial Statement 2017-2016 Audited Financial Statement 990s 2022 Nourish Form 990 2021 Nourish Form 990 2020 Nourish Form 990 2019 Nourish Form 990 2018 Nourish Form 990 2017 Nourish
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- [Community Resources](https://nourishpc.org/need-food/community-resources/) - The following is a list of resources available with other service organizations in the Pierce County community. 2-1-1 helps connect you to community resources statewide. Dial the number 2-1-1 or use the following link to search for resources Washington 2-1-1 (wa211.org) Emergency Food Network (EFN) offers a Home Delivery Program. Follow this link to learn
- [About](https://nourishpc.org/about/) - Mission To provide nutritious food and support services to people in need with compassion, dignity and respect. Vision Creating pathways from scarcity to security. About Nourish After visiting a Nourish Food Bank, Debbie shares her story of going through a challenging time and the difference that she experienced for her and her family after visiting
- [Get Involved](https://nourishpc.org/get-involved/) - Let's Work Together While we all come from diverse backgrounds, we're all one community! And we sure could use your help! Volunteer upcoming events host a fundraiser request a speaker Legacy giving
- [Speaker Requests](https://nourishpc.org/about/speaker-requests/) - Would you like someone from Nourish to speak at your in person or online event? Speaker Requests Nourish staff members frequently speak at community organizations, boards, churches, schools and businesses. We can share information on hunger and food insecurity in Pierce County, explain Nourish's model to help address the problem, and offer opportunities for individuals
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- [Non-Discrimination](https://nourishpc.org/about/non-discrimination/) - Non-Discrimination Statement Nourish Pierce County does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to hiring and firing of staff, selection

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