Why Hunger:
Free hotline where you can access information for local soup kitchens, food pantries, congregate meal sites, and government nutrition programs.
English Language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food/
Spanish language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food-es/
National Celiac Association:
Includes information for local resources and gluten-free food pantries.
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps)
Federally funded program administered at the state level
Eligibility and Application: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/basic-food
CSFP: Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Monthly box may include a variety of the following: juice, farina, oats, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables.
Eligibility: Elderly that are at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Apply: Contact 211 Texas at 877-541-7905
Meals on Wheels:
Mom’s Meals (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.momsmeals.com/
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
-Usually shipped in batches of 10, 14, and 21 days.
-Can store up to 14 days in refrigerator.
-Costs range around <$8.00/meals. Discounts offered for bulk orders and veterans.
Magic Kitchen (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.magickitchen.com/
https://www.magickitchen.com/menu/menu.pdf
https://www.magickitchen.com/menu/menu.pdf
-Most packages are priced at 2 to 4 servings.
-There are some single-serve options.
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
CARE Food Pantry:
Phone: 253-537-6619
7310 12th Ave East
Tacoma, WA - 98404
Nourish Pierce Country:
Phone: 253-383-3164
1702 S 72nd Street
Tacoma, WA - 98408
Phone: 253-627-6855
Fax Number: 253-627-8206
1223 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA - 98405
Nourish Mobile Food Bank - Bates Technical College South Campus:
Phone: 253-680-7606
2201 South 78th Street
Tacoma, WA - 98409
St. Charles Borromeo Food Bank:
Phone: 253-565-7655
7112 S 12th Street
Tacoma, WA - 98465
Healthcare Assistance:
Rx Assistance:
Medicare Rx Assistance:
Insulin Assistance:
EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.
National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.
National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.
Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.
Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans- press 1)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ through interpretation service
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention: Dial 988
Tacoma Senior Services
747 Market St
Tacoma, WA 98402
Find local services and resources
Washington State Health Care Authority: Search transportation by county
Rental Assistance
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Senior Living Discounts
Retail, grocery, restaurant, leisure, travel, etc discounts.
Cleaning For A Reason
-Receive 1 free home cleaning each month for 2 months (2 cleanings total)
-Individuals and families who are receiving cancer treatment, recovering from cancer, or in hospice should be eligible.
Beacon Activity Center
Lynn Fillmore, Supervisor
415 South 13th Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
Beacon Activity Center is on the corner of South 13th Street & Fawcett Avenue, which is two blocks down the hill from Tacoma Avenue or six blocks up the hill from Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma.
Lighthouse Activity Center
Wendy Wells, Supervisor
5016 A Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
Lighthouse Activity Center is in the middle of the block on A Street, one block east of Pacific Avenue