Can I donate food to Eloise’s Cooking Pot?
Yes you can donate! Simply bring the food to the food bank during open hours and a staff member will collect it from you. Note, donations must not be expired.
Do you take donations of home goods?
Yes, we do accept donations of housewares/home goods in new or like-new condition with their original packaging.
Can I come in for a partial volunteer shift?
No. For organizational purposes, we rely on our volunteers being present for the duration of each available time slot. Exceptions are occasionally made.
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.