Help Us in Building a Stronger Community Together
Tacoma Food Bank is a beacon of hope and sustenance, proudly distributing over 32,000 meals every month. While our primary focus is on supporting recently immigrated refugees, our doors are open to all members of the community in need. Together, with every meal shared, we bridge cultures, reinforce unity, and ensure that everyone feels welcomed and nourished.
Bridging Cultures Through Meals
Tacoma Food Bank is a community-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to making sure no one goes hungry. We partner with local grocers, farms, and businesses to distribute fresh, nutritious food to hundreds of families facing financial hardship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often is Food Bank?
Our food bank distributes food every 2 weeks, usually on Mondays at 7PM. But sometimes, the day could be changed, we inform community about the change via social media.
Where is Food Bank Located?
Food Bank distributes products at Good News Church, located at 7209 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma
Can I Get More Info About Food Bank?
You may contact us by joining our Telegram channel
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Can I be Part of Volunteer Team?
You can become our volunteers team member, you need to contact our volunteer coordinator to get further instructions
How can I Get Help From Food Bank?
You need to come on a day of distribution to our church, sign up, and wait for your name to be called. Our volunteers will be more than happy to listen to your concerns, and they will try to help
Is Food Bank Free?
Absolutely free! All food we share with our community is absolutely free, but we have expenses related to distributing it, so we accept donations.
The Voices That Inspire Us
A New Family Away from Home
“It’s good that there are kind people in the world, I don’t know what drives you and why you need it. Well, I want to say a huge thank you from our family for helping people like us who fled from their homes and cities because of the war. And here, hundreds of kilometers away, we saw and felt that someone was worried about us having something to eat every week. You have no idea how much you do and we are grateful to you and we will never forget this!”
Svetlana
30 years, refugee
A Team That Truly Cares
Volunteering at Tacoma Food Bank has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Every time I’m surrounded by people who truly care—people who show up with kindness, patience, and a real commitment to helping our community. What inspires me most is how everyone works together, no matter their role. Whether we’re sorting produce, unpacking boxes, or greeting families, there’s always a sense of teamwork and respect
Serge
41 years, volunteer
Where Compassion Comes to Life
Good evening! We are returning home to Ukraine, and I wanted to thank everyone who touched us with their help and kindness, or simply treated us humanely! May the Lord bless your entire team, the church in this ministry, so that you would never know the need. Guys, you are doing the thing that is needed, blessings!
Gregoriy
34 years, refugee
Hope Found Here
I want to thank you for your great work, today, the products were gorgeous. I also thank you for the clothes, God left shorts and summer pants for me, which cost a lot in general, and for us not working, it is God’s blessing. I had a brain operation in Ukraine; the tumor was 250 grams. I was blind, paralyzed, but for some reason the Lord did not take me, and I still feel the effects, it is also difficult to get a job, but Jesus cares…, for example, through you, may Christ generously give back to you, we are praying for your work
Anna
45 years, refugee
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Since the onset of the Ukraine-Russia war in 2022, Tacoma Food Bank has stood beside refugees fleeing both Ukraine and Russia, offering a lifeline of practical support and human connection. Every week, our team sorts, packs, and distributes nutritious groceries through a free food bank that has quickly become a vital gathering point for hundreds of displaced families. Beyond addressing immediate hunger, we aim to restore a sense of dignity and stability, greeting each newcomer with warmth, listening to their stories, and guiding them toward additional social and legal resources.
What makes our work possible is the collective generosity of volunteers and donors who refuse to look away from this crisis. With no paid staff and minimal overhead, every contribution—whether hours spent or funds given —directly sustains those who have lost almost everything. Together, we are proving that compassion transcends borders and politics, and we invite you to join us in ensuring that no refugee in our community has to choose between safety and a meal.
