Remembering Jimmie Thompson It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of Jimmie Thompson, Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank’s very first volunteer. Jimmie was the very first person who showed up to help me start this food bank. With a humble heart, he faithfully served for over 15 [...]
Making A Difference Foundation President and CEO Ahndrea Blue expressed much gratitude for everyone who had helped make Eloise’s Cooking Pot the largest food bank with the largest delivery system. It was an important and festive day on June 17 to celebrate 2.8 million meals delivered to Pierce County families through a partnership between [...]
So often when we think about February, we think about Valentine’s Day. But it isn’t just about that; it’s also a time when communities across the United States unite to honor the rich tapestry of Black heritage and the profound contributions made by African Americans to the nation's history. Black History Month is more [...]
Ahndrea Blue, President and CEO of the Making A Difference Foundation, was honored as part of The Roosevelt High School Foundation’s 83-member inaugural class of Wall of Honor members. This first class of distinguished alumni and/or staff of Roosevelt High School culminates a nearly year-long process of input from the school and alumni [...]
Memorial Day morning was festive on East McKinley Avenue as people of all ages and walks of life gathered a few blocks from Eloise’s Cooking Pot food bank to help paint a colorful new mural, enjoy free music courtesy of Mr. Nyce Guy, delicious free food from Dowd’s BBQ and, most of all, each [...]
The Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) is organizing a special art event for the Eastside community of Tacoma. Alongside free food and music, attendees will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of a new mural titled “Muted Voices” on MADF’s building located at 3507 E. McKinley Ave. The event will take place [...]
Do you or someone you know need extra help for the holiday? We invite anyone who is struggling to reach out for assistance. Please call MADF at 253-212-2778. Making A Difference Foundation is all about being a good neighbor and helping others. We care about our community and listen to any and [...]
About 175 customers will use Eloise's Cooking Pot a day. While the organization doesn't make hot meals and hand them out, they offer the food and ingredients to help neighbors with what they need to feed themselves. Click here to view the video.
It’s common knowledge that green is the traditional color of St. Patrick’s Day. We see it in the St. Paddy’s Day parades. People from all over wear green clothing so as not to get pinched. We see green added to food and beer for a festive flair. Green, non-toxic dye is even added to the [...]
Both 2020 and 2021 were pretty tough years with so many of us facing challenges we never faced before the pandemic. Challenges such as loss social connection and activities, jobs, income, and loved ones. Sometimes it seems as if everything in the world has gone a little crazy. These experiences have tested the limits [...]
