Food Bank
The food bank market at Multi-Service Center offers supplemental and emergency food primarily to individuals and families who live within the boundaries of the Federal Way School District (zip codes: 98003, 98023, parts of 98001, 98032, 98422). We ask that customers limit their visit to the market to one time per week.
Food is offered in a market style inside the food bank. You will be able to make your food choices from those available. Please bring boxes or bags to carry your food once you leave the food bank.
- Please do not arrive prior to the food bank open hours. There is no need to arrive early as food choices are available and restocked throughout the day. To avoid large crowds on food bank days, we suggest you come between 11:30am-2pm.
- Once the food bank opens, you may enter the food bank area through the gates at the front of the building and line up in the covered breezeway. Do not enter through the alley. Do not line up before the food bank opens. There is no line-holding or saving spots allowed. Those not following the line-up rules may be asked to move to the end of the line.
- Please have valid picture ID ready and be wearing a mask. If you do not have a face mask, you may ask for one at the check-in desk and we will provide one.
- When at the check-in, you will be asked the number of people in your household. At this time, please alert our staff or volunteers if you need special items such as diapers, formula, or pet food.
Nearly 90% of our food is donated through individuals, local grocers and restaurants, Northwest Harvest, and the Grocery Rescue (a Food Lifeline program). Food bank volunteers pick up produce and frozen meat and other foods from area grocery stores each week. Volunteers receive special training to handle the frozen food properly so it does not thaw or spoil before it can be distributed to food bank patrons.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Area Served:
Federal Way School District (98003, 98023, parts of 98001, 98032, 98422)
Location:
1200 S. 336th St., Federal Way
Bring with you:
- Your valid photo ID
- First Visit Only: You will receive an application to complete and bring back with you on your next visit.
Hours:
10am-2pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Closed Federal Holiday
If you are unable to visit the food bank during regular hours, please email our Food Bank Director.
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USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: [email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.