Our Programs

Easing the hardships of those in need in East Pierce County

*PLEASE BE AWARE! Because of the unusually high volume of items being donated, the hours below may be shortened. We may be forced to close when we reach capacity. Thank you for your understanding

OUR HOURS AND OUR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN REVISED — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

Service Area Zip Codes
98022, 98321,98328, 98330, 98338,98344, 98354, 98360, 98371, 98372, 98373, 98374, 98375, 98385, 98387, 98390, 98391, 98424, 98580, 98327, 98404, 98433, 98439, 98443, 98444, 98445, 98446, 98498, 98499

Donations Hours and Updates

DONATION HOURS

Monday-Wednesday-Friday : 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 2:30pm

CLIENT SHOPPING ONLY — CLOSED TO DONATIONS
Tuesday & Thursday

Sunday: CLOSED

Due to our limited space, donations are limited to 6 bags or boxes per day. We are also asking that for the safety of our staff and volunteers, these bags and boxes weigh NO MORE than 25lbs. We appreciate your generosity and understanding.

**Please check our Donate – Items page for donation restrictions**

Serving the Needs of the Community Since 1974

St. Francis House has been serving the needs of our community, all free of charge!

We exist to improve the lives of those in need. We do this by offering the following services and programs:

 

Due to our limited space and safety concerns for our staff, clients and volunteers, please follow the policies below. We appreciate and thank you for your understanding.

  • Please Follow Donation Traffic Flow
  • Please bring Your Items in Non-Returnable Bags/Boxe
  • Items MUST be boxed or bagged

WE GRATEFULLY ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING

  • Clean, Gently Used Clothing
  • Small FUNCTIONAL Household items
  • Clean, Gently Used Bed Linens
  • Clean, Gently Used Bathroom Linens
  • Clean, Gently Used Kitchen Linens
  • Home Décor

We CANNOT ACCEPT

  • Items Not in Bags/Boxes
  • Items on Hangers
  • Toys
  • Used Books
  • Items with Garage Sale Stickers
  • Furniture or Appliances
  • Expired Baby/Child Items

CLIENT SHOPPING DAYS ARE TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

  • Shopping By Appointment Only.
  • Arrive No Earlier Than 10 Minutes Before Scheduled Appointment.
  • If Sick, Stay Home.

THE NOOK
Hours
Thursday-Saturday 10am-4pm

  • If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Last year we had over 750 individuals and families register and shop at the Clothing Bank for the first time.

In 2019, St. Francis House served 1,116 low-income students with a backpack full of grade-appropriate school supplies and clothing for school.

Meals served to our guests last year.

Stories of Hope

Saving the Holiday for Troy & Jennifer

A young couple with their 2 small children knocked timidly on the door of Riebli House. "We were told we could get help here." Then began the all too familiar tale of lost jobs that led to intermittent part time work, late rent and utility payments, delinquent medical...

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Adopting a Family – Sharing What They Can

It all began a year ago on Thanksgiving Day.  The fragrance of turkey lingered as the Sherman family polished off the last of the pumpkin and apple pies; it was time to begin their long tradition of drawing one another’s names for Christmas giving.  Ann brought out...

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Choosing David

I can’t thank the beautiful souls at SFH enough for blessing our 6 babies with an amazing Christmas. I am so excited to see their faces light up on Christmas morning. This year is especially important. This year, we have the opportunity to legally adopt our son. As a...

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