I’m having trouble signing up for a volunteer shift online. What can I do?
If you can't sign up through the VolunteerUp portal, call our office at (253) 212-2778 and a member of our staff will sign you up manually.
Does volunteering at Eloise’s Cooking Pot count as community service?
Yes. Your volunteer hours at Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank constitute community service hours.
My child is __ years old. Can they volunteer with me?
Children aged 16 or younger (even when accompanied by an adult) can only come to morning shifts between 8:00 AM & 12:00 PM.
How do I sign up to volunteer at Eloise’s Cooking Pot?
You can sign up for a shift here.
I don’t have a car, how can I get to Eloise’s Cooking Pot?
Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank is very accessible through public transportation. Directions for getting to Eloise's Cooking Pot by bus can be found here.
Will the food bank be closed in the event of inclement weather?
In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow, frozen roads, flooding or fire), Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank will operate or cancel service according to official Tacoma School District closures. Read our full inclement weather policy here.
Where is Eloise’s Cooking Pot located?
We're located at 3543 E McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404.
How soon before closing do I need to arrive?
Clients must be at the food bank no less than 15 minutes before we close each day. If there is a line, you will be served as long as you're present to sign yourself in at least 15 minutes before closing.
What zip codes/areas do you serve?
We serve residents of all zip codes! It doesn't matter where you live - if you show up to Eloise's you will be served. For Home Delivery we deliver to Tacoma, University Place, Parkland, Spanaway, Lakewood, Puyallup, Fife, Federal Way, Algona, and Pacific.
Can another person pick up food for me?
Yes. If they come to shop for themselves, they can shop for you and/or your family directly afterward (no need for them to wait in line twice). They'll just sign you and/or your family in at the same time as they sign themselves in when they get in line.