• make a donation
  • make a donation

Help the Tacoma community and donate to the Making a Difference Foundation.

Why it matters when you donate to the Making a Difference Foundation…

First, your generous gift will help the lives of individuals and families by giving them a warm meal, diapers for their children, or fulfilling other crucial needs. While a greater donation will provide food, household products for several months, and much more.

Second, your generous gift will expand our no-questions-asked grocery shopping experience in which anyone can load the items of their choice into one of our shopping carts and check out with the help of our friendly and respectful staff at the Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank.

Third, your generous gift will ensure more families get food delivered to their door, through our home delivery program, which supports over 600 families each week.

Need help learning why donating to nonprofits matter? Check out these resources:

9 Reasons to Donate to CharitiesWhy Donate to CharityBenefits of Charitable Giving

Donate to the Making a Difference Foundation

Why Donate to the Making a Difference Foundation

What people are saying:

This foundation is an amazing resource for all people, veteran to civilian, low-income to working middle class. MADF provides so many programs to the local community, between the free no questions asked Eloise’s cooking pot food bank to the Homes 4 Veterans programs and many more! I am glad to have found this organization not only to work but to be able to give back to my community and make a difference not only in the lives of others but also in my own life. My friends and family now have a place to get help if needed or give help to someone in need.

Tee's Adventures, Google Review

This is a great organization led by an even greater person who deeply cares about her community. I have been lucky enough to work for this organization that has helped me be able to give back to the community in a meaningful way. The programs provided by this organization, Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank being among them, truly make a positive impact on the community.

Sharlene Rojas-Apodaca, Google Review

Thanks so very much from my heart to all of yours for my food delivery much appreciated today. God bless you all for all the work you all do.

Anonymous Tacoma Resident, Facebook Message

This foundation truly lives its mission statement to the fullest. They have made a giant impact in the community, and the CEO is always looking for ways to contribute to an even greater extent.

Darian Willis, Google Review

Making A Difference really helps people in need. They care about the people they help and who support them as well. They are an inspiration.

Vanneliz Rosales, Google Review

This organization is impacting many individual lives! The CEO of this organization is an encouraging leader and is passionate about her community. I have never worked in a more encouraging and meaningful position before coming here.

Jennifer Healy, Google Review

This non-profit is hands down one of the best non-profits out there, they also own Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank which is the 3rd largest food bank in Pierce County which shows that this organization cares and takes pride in what they do. They also own many other programs including Homes For Veterans which give cheap affordable housing to veterans in need. As well as scholarships to students who might have trouble meeting the financial needs of the college. Overall this company is invaluable for what it does for the community.

Alex Nguyen, Google Review

This is a great foundation that deserves the support of local government and residents of Tacoma that it tirelessly serves!

Miguel Akira Smith, Google Review
0lbs
of food distributed
0
clients served
0
veterans housed
Making a Difference Foundation

Thank You to Our Donors

RW

R. Kirsten Watts

November 29, 2022

Amount Donated
$100.00
AM

Ashley Maria

October 19, 2022

Amount Donated
$25.00
RL

Richard Lioy

July 26, 2022

Amount Donated
$35.00
B

Ben

July 5, 2022

Amount Donated
$100.00
BS

Benjamin Summerour

June 19, 2022

Amount Donated
$50.00
CF

Clarissa Fletcher

May 21, 2022

Amount Donated
$25.00
BB

Bernita Bontrager

April 29, 2022

Amount Donated
$100.00
CG

Carla A. Gramlich

February 28, 2022

Amount Donated
$25.00
MM

Maria Miranda

February 5, 2022

Amount Donated
$25.00
P

Phaedra

December 29, 2021

Amount Donated
$100.00
RM

Rita & Abraham Moore & Acosta

December 22, 2021

Amount Donated
$150.00
TN

Thomas Nelson

December 22, 2021

Amount Donated
$50.00
TS

Tricia Smiley

June 29, 2021

Amount Donated
$60.82
DO

DEBORAH OBRIEN

June 21, 2021

Amount Donated
$40.00
LS

Lisa Starks

June 17, 2021

Amount Donated
$100.00
AD

Anonymous Donation

June 10, 2021

Amount Donated
$500.00
MM

Milford Mitchel

June 6, 2021

Amount Donated
$25.00
DO

DEBORAH OBRIEN

May 28, 2021

Amount Donated
$40.00
BH

Benjamin Hill

May 25, 2021

Amount Donated
$250.00
AD

Anonymous Donation

May 21, 2021

Amount Donated
$500.00
LS

Lisa Starks

May 14, 2021

Amount Donated
$103.00
AM

Amanda Martin

September 11, 2024

Amount Donated
$25.00
AD

Anonymous Donation

September 9, 2024

Amount Donated
$100.00
WB

Washington Modified Dolls BethLindenman

September 2, 2024

Amount Donated
$433.76
DL

Derrick Lewis

August 28, 2024

Amount Donated
$150.00
AD

Anne Davies

August 28, 2024

Amount Donated
$50.00
AW

Anne Weigle

August 8, 2024

Amount Donated
$50.00
AD

Anonymous Donation

August 1, 2024

Amount Donated
$100.00
PH

Paul Hildebrand

August 1, 2024

Amount Donated
$250.00
DL

Derrick Lewis

July 30, 2024

Amount Donated
$150.00
AD

Anonymous Donation

July 10, 2024

Amount Donated
$100.00
JR

JULIA RILEY

July 10, 2024

Amount Donated
$100.00
DL

Derrick Lewis

June 27, 2024

Amount Donated
$100.00