Nourish Pierce County

Our mission is to provide food for people in need with compassion, dignity and respect. With 6 brick-and-mortar food panties and 15 mobile distribution sites, we are the largest food bank system in Pierce County. In 2024, we distributed 4.9 million pounds of nutritious food to 66,807 unique individuals, with most of those visiting an average of 6.6 times. 

In our community, countless individuals and families face daily challenges due to food insecurity, limited access to critical services, and economic hardship. For many, securing their next meal is a struggle, and long-term stability feels out of reach. Hunger doesn't only impact physical health—it reverberates through emotional well-being, education, and productivity.

According to Feeding America, 11.2% of individuals in our area are living with food insecurity, unable to afford the basic cost of food. Nourish Food Banks serves 65% of all food-insecure individuals in Pierce County, many of whom are children, seniors, and hardworking families who juggle multiple jobs but still cannot make ends meet. This growing need demands immediate and sustained action.

Nourish Pierce County exists to provide immediate assistance to those facing hunger and hardship, while also working to break the cycle of poverty through support services that foster long-term security. We work with food vendors, local farms, grocery stories, and other nonprofits to provide fresh, nutritious food to anyone in need.

With the assistance of hundreds of volunteers, our goal is to provide each person or family with enough food to make multiple nutritious meals each week for everyone in the household. All Nourish food banks operate on a self-serve model, allowing clients to select the foods that best meet their family’s needs.  Clients are asked to limit their visits to once a week, but no one in need is turned away.