K Neville/Getty Images The government shutdown is on its 31st day, and come Saturday, November 1, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will run out of funding. On Friday, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration would have to fund the food assistance program, but the impact of the ruling is unclear. And even if [...]
Local farms that support food sovereignty. A family resource center that offers bi-lingual cooking classes. Counseling and recovery programs that utilize traditional wellness practices. A sports program that helps Native Youth reconnect with their cultural heritage through lacrosse, a historically Indigenous game. These are examples of just a few of the Pierce County organizations [...]
Making A Difference Foundation is one of 30 By/For Black, Latine, and Indigenous Kin organizations in Pierce County recommended by the Pierce County Local Advisory Team to receive funding through the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Project. GTCF contracted with Commerce to convene the Pierce County Local Advisory Team and deliver funding based on their [...]
Tiffany Sanders, Public Affairs Manager with Fred Meyer and QFC (middle), presented the donation to Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Program Manager Atienne Howard (left) and Making A Difference Foundation President and CEO Ahndrea Blue. When at the grocery store check-out, oftentimes the cashier will ask if you would like to round up your [...]
As our community faces growing uncertainty, more of our neighbors are being impacted by the current federal disruptions. Over 11,000 federal employees across our region are experiencing furloughs or wage interruptions, and for many, this marks the first time they’ve ever needed to seek food assistance. At Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank, we are [...]
Ahndrea Blue, photographed here in spring 2025, is the president and CEO of the Making a Difference Foundation. Photo by David Putnam Tacoma's Making a Difference Foundation has announced that its flagship hunger-relief program, Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank, recently received a $2,000 grant from the Suquamish Tribe’s Suquamish Foundation. The grant was awarded through the Suquamish Foundation’s [...]
By Ahndrea Blue The recent death of Charlie Kirk has stirred a complex and troubling response across the nation. Before anything else is said, let me be clear: as a follower of Christ, I believe no one has the right to take another person’s life because of a difference in belief or opinion. [...]
Jimmie Thompson served selflessly at Eloise's Cooking Pot for 15 years. Honoring Jimmie Thompson’s Legacy of Service By Ahndrea Blue President and CEO Making A Difference Foundation When we talk about heroes, we often imagine people whose names are etched into history books or celebrated on grand stages. But sometimes, the truest heroes walk [...]
Last year, Coordinated Care partnered with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for the Eastside Family Resource Center’s community garden project, here at the ribbon cutting with Mayor Woodards, local elected officials and community leaders. As a health insurance coverage provider to individuals and families in Washington state, Coordinated Care naturally focuses on its [...]
Making a Difference Foundation leader Ahndrea Blue earlier this year. Photo by David Putnam Tacoma's Making a Difference Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program — its largest class to date. Forty-six students pursuing higher education were awarded the $1,500 scholarship. This year’s recipients included students attending community colleges, technical schools, and state [...]
