Apply for Cash, Food, and More Benefits
Social Security Benefits
Provides financial benefits for retirees, people with disabilities, and survivors of deceased workers, including monthly income (SSI/SSDI), Medicare access, and dependent support
Washington Connection
Offers a way to apply for a variety of public benefits, including:
- Food
- Cash
- Child Care
- Long-Term Care
- Medicare Savings Programs
- Medical assistance (Age 65 or older, blind, or disabled)
Food and Hygiene Banks, Pantries, and Meal Sites
Emergency Food Network (EFN)
Has an interactive map of over 75+ food pantries in the South Sound area.
Making a Difference Foundation
Offers vast resources including food bank, warm meals, diabetic meal delivery service, hygiene supplies, scholarships, and more.
Nourish Mobile Food Banks
Interactive map to find mobile food bank sites in the South Sound area.
Pierce County Food Bank Sites
List of all available food programs in Pierce County, including home-delivered meals, warm meal sites, and more.
Tacoma Rescue Mission
Meals and Shelter
Baby Needs and Supplies
Care Net of Puget Sound
Free Emergency Baby Supplies
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Healthy food vouchers, breastfeeding support, nutrition education & more
Pregnancy Aid
Offers aid to pregnant women or parents with children 5 & under. Provides maternity clothes, pregnancy tests, formula, clothing, baby food (baby and regular food bank), car seats, and some baby furniture.
Clothing Banks
Brotherhood RISE
Clothing for free for low-income and homeless
My Sister’s Pantry
Clothing for free for low-income and homeless
Trinity Presbyterian Church | Pat’s Closet
Pat’s Closet is located in Trinity’s basement, and provides neighborhood residents with specific items donated by individuals from Tacoma.