MARCH 2026: FOOD SECURITY

Mar 1

Written By Sheree Haeder

Food & Meal Resources

Lists details for over 75 local food pantries in Pierce County.
Food Bank Locations Map
Food Bank Locations PDF
Hunger Free Washington
Access nutritious food when school is out of session with Free Summer Meals and Summer EBT.
Free or Reduced Meals through local school districts:
Puyallup School District
Apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits, application here
Several PSD schools qualify for free breakfast and lunch for all students
Bethel School District
All students qualify for free breakfast and lunch this year, application here
Franklin Pierce School District
Every enrolled student has access to no cost breakfast and lunch, application here
Eatonville School District
Free breakfast and lunch for eligible students, application here
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Shop eligible items with SNAP & Cash EBT
Updated June 2026
Free Summer Meals for Kids:Available for kids in Puyallup and are served first come, first served at Pioneer Park. No sign-up needed!
Mary Bridge Children’s Free Summer Lunch Free lunches will be available for children 18 and under on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunches must be eaten on site at one of their 3 sites, dates and mealtimes are location-specific. Visit link for details!
Free Summer Meal Program - Parks Tacoma Provides free lunch to all youth age 18 and younger, Monday-Friday. Lunch is served from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, meals must be eaten on site.
All Youth Can Eat 2026 Starting July 1st, on each day of the week there are designated restaurants where either kids 18 and under or college students 18-24 (with college ID), can receive a free meal.
Updated July 2026
Free Summer Meals Information through local school districts: Puyallup, Bethel & Franklin Pierce