Emergency Food Pantry
Supplemental Food Items
Individuals and families can shop our emergency food pantry for supplemental food items at the end of their clothing bank shopping visit.
Current Wish List
- Bulk Rice
- Bulk Beans
- Peanut Butter – Large and Small Jars
- Saltine Crackers
- Cup of Noodles
- Canned Tuna or Other Meats w/Pop Top
- Canned Soups w/Pop Top
- Canned Vegetables w/Pop Top
- Canned Fruit w/Pop Top
- Shelf Stable Fruit Cups
- Shelf Stable Pudding Cups
- Granola Bars
Donating Food
We accept food donations during regular donation hours in the receiving area.
322 7th St SE
Downtown Puyallup
Wednesday, Friday: 10 am — 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am — 2:45 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
Over 300 families helped last year.
Donations Hours and Updates
HOLIDAY HOURS
December
12/24-SFH closed at 2pm
12/25-Christmas-Closed
12/27- Closed to Donations
1/1/25 Closed
**DONATION HOURS**
Monday-Wednesday-Friday : 10am – 5pm
Saturday: CLOSED
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**
Frequently Asked Questions
What Food items do you accept?
We cannot accept expired food items or food items in glass containers.
The items most needed:
- Bulk Rice
- Bulk Beans
- Peanut Butter – Large and Small Jars
- Saltine Crackers
- Cup of Noodles
- Canned Tuna or Other Meats w/Pop Top
- Canned Soups w/Pop Top
- Canned Chili w/Pop Top
- Canned Vegetables w/Pop Top
- Canned Fruit w/Pop Top
- Shelf Stable Fruit Cups
- Shelf Stable Pudding cups
- Granola Bars
How do we donate food?
We accept food donations during regular donations hours:
Wednesday – Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 2:45 PM
CLOSED
Tuesday and Thursday
All our services and programs are offered free of charge
We exist to improve the lives of those in need.
Stories of Hope
Tyler and Sam
Tyler and Sam, four and 2 years old respectively, were very busy while their parents talked with a St. House volunteer. The two small boys sat in the middle of the toy corner with a loaf of bread between them. Not a word was spoken between them as they set about the...
It makes me feel respected
Terri is a single mom who escaped an abusive marriage and moved to Washington and started the long road of getting back on solid ground. A friend where Terri worked told her about St. Francis House. She was able to find work clothes, clothing for the kids along with...
Cheri’s Tear
Cheri's tear-filled eyes and clipped speech betrayed her tension as she approached the volunteer at the check-in desk in the clothing bank. "I just couldn't get here on my shopping day. I didn't have anyone to watch my kids and we need shoes for the cold weather. The...
A Client’s Words
Volunteer Opportunities
Compassionate giving comes through a friendly smile that affirms someone’s dignity and self respect. It comes in the form of an item given through the clothing bank, food to the food pantry or a check that will help finish off a rent or utilities payment.
— Sister Pat
Giving Opportunities
Hope is the fruit of compassionate generosity. It is the compassion in the heart of another that inspires them to give whatever will bring hope.
— Sister Pat
Shop the Nook
The Nook is a charity boutique operated by St. Francis House. The Nook sells “twice-loved” treasures at low prices in person at our Main Street location.
