Note: Pay attention to the posted drive schedule above which may span a different time frame than the default time slots in the volunteer signup form.
Nationwide Food Drive
Location: Emergency Food Network Food Drive | Seattle
Location Details
VIP Lot (9th Ave SW & Meridian
VIP Lot — corner of Meridian & 9th Ave SW
Join us on Thursday, November 6, from 4–6 p.m. as we partner with Emergency Food Network (EFN) to help support our Pierce County neighbors during the ongoing government shutdown and the lapse in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Where: VIP Lot — corner of Meridian & 9th Ave SW
What: Drive-through or walk-up food donation drop-off
Items that are most needed include: peanut butter, canned stews, canned meats, infant formula, baby food, diapers, canned fruits, and canned vegetables.
Why This Matters
With SNAP benefits paused, more families are turning to food banks and emergency programs for help. Emergency Food Network plays a vital role in keeping Pierce County fed. In 2024 alone EFN:
Distributed 13.8 million pounds of food to its 75 food pantry partners across Pierce County
Delivered 463,522 pounds of food through its Home Delivery Program
Collected the equivalent of 266,000 meals through Food & Fund Drives
Food Drop Off
November 6, 2025 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Food Pick Up
For those impacted by the shutdown, visit us:
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How to Donate Food
Open for Drop Off
November 6, 2025 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Donation Guidelines
Nonperishables: Acceptable up to 1 year past the printed date if unopened and in good condition.
Canned goods: Acceptable up to 2 years past the printed date if unopened and undamaged.
Please avoid items that are opened, leaking, or severely dented.
No homemade or perishable foods, please.
Food to Donate
Food items most needed:
- Dry & Boxed Meals (Pasta, rice, macaroni & cheese, Rice-A-Roni, Hamburger Helper, instant potatoes, etc.)
- Healthy snacks (Trail mix, dried fruit, nuts, jerky, granola or protein bars, whole-grain crackers)
- Healthy drinks (100% fruit juice, vitamin water, electrolyte or sports drinks, non-carbonated, shelf-stable)
- Canned & Packaged Proteins (Tuna, chicken, salmon, beans, chili, peanut butter)
- Canned Fruits & Vegetables (Fruit packed in juice, low-sodium or no-salt-added vegetables)
- Baking & Cooking Staples (Flour, sugar, cooking oil, boxed baking mixes, pancake mix, syrup)
- Condiments & Sauces (Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salad dressing, salsa, BBQ sauce, etc)
Non-perishables: Okay if 1 year past expiration date (unopened)
Canned food: Okay if 2 years past expiration date
How to Donate Financially
Local Food Bank Donation
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Government Shutdown Emergency Food Network Food Drive | Seattle Food Drive!
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