Pierce County Resources - Food, Free Health Clinics, Diaper and Wipes
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Every family goes through seasons of challenge, and needing support is not a reflection of effort, love, or care. No one should carry the stress of going without food, housing, healthcare, utilities, or basic necessities—especially while raising young children. This resource page exists to offer quiet, practical help and to remind you that support is available within our wider community. Whether you need assistance now or simply want to know what’s out there for the future, please know that reaching for help is a sign of strength, and you are always welcome here. If your family is ever in need of a resource that may not be listed here, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Wildwood Park Discovery School.
Pierce & South King County
Food, Healthcare, Diapers & Wipes
Food:
The Auburn Food Bank
📍 2804 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002
📞 253-833-8925
🕐 Hours:
• Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 2nd Wed of the month: 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM
• Closed other Wednesdays
Saint Vincent de Paul‑South King County ‑ Food Distribution Center (Auburn)
📍 717 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA
📞 (Call for current hours)
🕐 Hours: Not listed publicly – typically follows seasonal distribution schedules (call ahead)
Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services (Main Kent Location)
📍 515 W Harrison St #107, Kent, WA 98032
📞 253-520-3550
🕐 Hours:
• Wednesdays & Fridays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Thursday (senior 55+): 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
(Schedule may vary; call ahead)
Neighbor to Neighbor - Food Distribution Center (Kent)
📍 25213 116th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030
📞 Call ahead
🕐 Hours: Community distribution – times vary (often monthly community pantry)
Des Moines Food Bank (serving Des Moines & Federal Way area)
📍 22225 9th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
📞 206-878-2660
🕐 Typical Hours: Varies by season — often early AM to noon (call to confirm)
The Market at Redondo Heights (Federal Way)
📍 27614 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
📞 253-383-1717 (message line)
🕐 Hours by appointment only:
• Tue: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wed: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Thu: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Appointments required; call ahead)
Federal Way Senior Center Food Pantry
📍 4016 S 352nd St, Auburn, WA 98001 (serving Federal Way area)
📞 Contact via Senior Center
🕐 Hours:
• Monday & Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services (Maple Valley)
📍 21415 Renton-Maple Valley Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038
📞 425-432-8633 �
🕐 Hours:
• Tuesdays: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Or by appointment
Sumner Community Food Bank (Near Pierce/South King border)
📍 15625 Main St E, Sumner, WA 98390
📞 Call for hours
🕐 Hours: Typically weekly distribution — confirm ahead
Help Northwest (Auburn area support org with food resources)
📍 404 22nd St SE Ste D, Auburn, WA 98002
📞 Call for service details
🕐 Hours: Varies; offers food support and referrals
Puyallup Food Bank
📍 217 W Stewart Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371
📞 (253) 848-5240
🕐 Hours: Generally Mon–Fri ~7:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Sat ~7:30 AM – 11:30 AM (call to confirm appointments/services).
Southeast Tacoma Nourish Food Bank
📍 1704 85th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
📞 (253) 531-4530
🕐 Hours: Typically Mon & Fri 11 AM – 4 PM & Wed 11 AM – 6 PM (check weekly schedule).
Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank
📍 3543 E McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
📞 (253) 426-1994
🕐 Hours: Often Tue–Sat ~10 AM – 4 PM (varies).
St Leo Food Connection
📍 1323 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
📞 (253) 383-5048
🕐 Typical schedule:
Tue 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wed 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thu 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM (hours may shift).
Sumner Community Food Bank
📍 15625 Main St E, Sumner, WA 98390
📞 (253) 863-3793
🕐 Hours: Vary; often weekly distribution with appointments – call ahead.
Spanaway FISH Food Bank
📍 16001 A St S, Spanaway, WA 98387
📞 (253) 383-1817
🕐 Hours: Typically Mon/Wed/Fri 12 PM – 2 PM — with appointment first; call to schedule.
Lakes Area Nourish Food Bank
📍 6900 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
📞 (253) 383-3164
🕐 Hours: Commonly Mon 2 PM – 6 PM; Thu 1 PM – 5 PM; Fri 1 PM – 5 PM (check Nourish schedule).
Edgewood Nourish Food Bank
📍 3607 122nd Ave E B, Edgewood, WA 98372
📞 (253) 826-4654
🕐 Hours: Typically Thu 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM & Sat 11 AM – 3 PM (verify with Nourish website).
Emergency Food Network (hub; distributes to pantries)
📍 3318 92nd St S, Lakewood, WA 98499
📞 (253) 584-1040
🕐 Hours: Typically Mon–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM (distribution center & support).
Note: EFN also partners with many community pantries across Pierce County.
Pierce County
Graham Nourish Food Bank
📍 10425 187th St E, Puyallup, WA 98374
📞 (253) 383-3164
🕐 Hours: Often community distribution at limited times (e.g., midday blocks); best to check Nourish Pierce County weekly listings.
Free Health Clinics:
Christ Community Free Clinic – Free Medical & Dental Clinic
Address: 1 A St NW, Auburn, WA 98001
📞 Phone: (253) 833-0171
🕐 Typical Hours: Tuesdays 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (subject to change; free services offered by volunteers)
Christ Community Free Clinic
Free urgent medical care and basic dental care for uninsured/underinsured residents.
Auburn Public Health Center – Public Health Services
Address: 901 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002
📞 Phone: (206) 477-8400 (King County Public Health main line)
🕐 Hours: Mon 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Tue–Thu 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Fri 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
King County
Offers immunizations, reproductive health, screenings, referrals & more on a free or sliding-scale basis. Registration recommended.
Kent Public Health Center – Public Health Services
Address: 25742 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030
📞 Phone: (206) 477-6950
🕐 Hours: Mon 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tue–Thu 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
King County
Provides free immunizations, reproductive health, disease screening and referrals.
Federal Way Public Health Center – Public Health Services
Address: 33431 13th Place S, Federal Way, WA 98003
📞 Phone: (206) 477-6800
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
King County
Medical screenings, immunizations, women’s health services and referrals for low-income and uninsured residents.
HealthPoint – Federal Way Clinic – Sliding-Scale Primary Care
Address: 32275 32nd Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98001
📞 Phone: (253) 839-1400
🕐 Hours: Varies; typically Mon–Fri (call for appointments)
Medical, dental, OBGYN, behavioral health & immunizations. Sliding fee available for uninsured; financial counseling offered.
HealthPoint – Kent Clinic – Sliding-Scale Primary Care
Address: 403 E Meeker St, Suite 200, Kent, WA 98030
📞 Phone: (253) 852-2866
🕐 Hours:
• Medical: Mon-Wed 8 AM – 7 PM; Thu-Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
• Dental: Mon-Fri 7:15 AM – 5:30 PM (Sat limited)
Affordable primary care & dental services for uninsured/underinsured; assistance with Apple Health enrollment.
Public Health – SeaTac at HealthPoint (King County)
Address: 4040 S 188th St, Suite 201, SeaTac, WA 98188
📞 Phone: (206) 477-1870
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri typical public clinic hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Washington State Health Care Authority
Free or low-cost preventive health services including vaccines, screenings, counseling & referrals.
King County
Cornerstone Medical Services – Federal Way Free Clinic
Address: 32275 32nd Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98001
📞 Phone: (206) 327-2433
🕐 Hours: Call ahead for free clinic sessions (often weekly evening/monthly)
Volunteer-based clinic offering no-cost primary care for low-income and uninsured adults.
Sea Mar Community Health – Puyallup Medical Clinic
Address: 10217 125th St Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98374
📞 Phone: (253) 283-9836
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri (typically 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; sliding scale available)
Sea Mar
Medical, dental, behavioral health & support services with sliding fees for uninsured.
Community Health Care – Spanaway Clinic
Address: 188th & Pacific Ave, Spanaway, WA 98387
📞 Phone: (253) 847-2304
🕐 Hours: Call for appointment times (typically weekday clinics)
King County
Federally qualified health center offering affordable primary care regardless of ability to pay.
Neighborhood Clinic (Free Urgent Care)
📍 1323 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
📞 (253) 627-6353
🕐 Hours: Monday & Thursday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (walk-in, no appointment)
• Provides free urgent care for acute illnesses, basic exams, limited labs & prescriptions, and referrals.
Christ Community Free Clinic
📍 1 A St NW, Auburn, WA 98001
📞 (253) 736-2634
🕐 Hours: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (appointment required)
• Free urgent medical care, limited dental services, referrals, and assistance accessing other health resources.
Community Health Care – Puyallup Health Center (Sliding-Scale Services)
📍 Downtown Puyallup (exact address via Central clinic roster)
📞 (253) 722-2161
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri typical clinic hours by appointment
• Federally qualified health center providing medical care regardless of ability to pay (sliding fee based on income).
Community Health Care – Lakewood Clinic (Sliding-Scale Services)
📍 Multiple locations including Lakewood, Spanaway, Tacoma
📞 (253) 722-2161
🕐 Hours: Weekdays, varied by location
• Low-cost primary care and behavioral health; no one is denied care due to inability to pay.
Sea Mar Community Health – Lakewood Medical Clinic (Sliding-Scale Care)
📍 7424 Bridgeport Way W #201, Lakewood, WA 98499
📞 (253) 240-2110
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (appointment recommended)
• Medical services with sliding-fee option for uninsured.
Sea Mar Community Health – Spanaway Medical Clinic (Sliding-Scale Care)
📍 225 176th St S, Spanaway, WA 98387
📞 (253) 240-2130
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Primary care and preventive services with financial assistance available.
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Tacoma Medical Clinic – Cushman (Sea Mar) (Sliding-Scale Care)
📍 1112 S Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
📞 (253) 593-2144
🕐 Hours: Mon, Wed–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tue 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Offers primary care with sliding fee assistance.
University Place Medical Clinic (Free Vaccines & Services)
📍 4114 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98466
📞 (253) 383-2411
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (appointment required)
• Offers free vaccines for uninsured adults and other public-health services occasionally.
MultiCare/Community Fair Free Clinic Partnerships (varies)
📍 Locations vary across Tacoma/Pierce County
📞 Call local hospital/community clinic sites (e.g., MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine)
🕐 Hours vary (often evenings)
• Collaborative volunteer-driven free clinics providing episodic care (subject to schedule). Check local hospital/clinic postings
(Note: exact times & open days vary by partner and often rotate; calling ahead is best.)
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Clinics (Public Health Services with free care)
📍 various locations (Tacoma, Puyallup & outreach sites)
📞 (253) 649-6500 (main line)
🕐 Hours: Typically Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (appointments may be needed)
• Provide free immunizations, reproductive health services, TB testing, and public health screenings; services vary by clinic.
Diapers & Wipes:
Kent Food Bank & Emergency Services – Diaper Assistance
📍 515 W Harrison St #107, Kent, WA 98032
📞 (253) 520-3550
🕐 Hours: Walk-up window Wed & Fri 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Offers diapers on a limited basis as donation supplies allow (call first).
Multi-Service Center – Federal Way (Baby Cupboard)
📍 27614 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
📞 (253) 838-6810
🕐 Hours: Tue 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Wed 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Thu 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (by appointment)
• Provides formula, diapers & wipes with food distribution (appointment required).
Babies of Homelessness – Regional Delivery Program
📍 Serving King & Pierce County (delivery)
📞 Contact via website
🕐 Hours: Call/email for scheduling
• Offers free diapers, wipes & formula delivered to families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
March of Diapers – Federal Way Grassroots Bank
📍 Federal Way, WA
📞 Contact via group Facebook/organizers
🕐 Hours: Varies (drop-in when open or events)
• Community organization distributing free diapers & wipes locally.
Amara Family Resource Center (Pierce/South King Network)
📍 3501 104th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
📞 (206) 260-1700
🕐 Hours: Tue–Fri roughly 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (confirm by call)
• Diaper bank partner serving families with baby essentials, no appointment needed.
Bethel Family Center – Spanaway / South King Network
📍 18020 B St E, Spanaway, WA 98372
📞 (253) 800-6850
🕐 Hours: Call to confirm schedule
• Part of Pierce diaper bank network providing diapers & wipes monthly to enrolled families.
Akin Family Services – Kent
📍 212 5th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
📞 (253) 854-0700
🕐 Hours: Call for weekly schedule
• Offers diapers, wipes, emergency food, clothing weekly for families in need.
Maple Valley Food Bank – Baby Cupboard
📍 21415 Renton-Maple Valley Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038
📞 (425) 432-8633
🕐 Hours: See food bank schedule
• Food pantry includes baby cupboard supplies including diapers & wipes when available.
Family Resource Center – Franklin Pierce
📍 315 129th St S, Bldg A, Tacoma, WA 98444
📞 (253) 298-3073
🕐 Hours: Call ahead for diaper distribution times
• Provides diapers & wipes along with parenting support services.
Amara Family Resource Drop-in Support
📍 Multiple outreach locations (Tacoma/Pierce/South King)
📞 (206) 260-1700
🕐 Hours: Varies by outreach session
• Offers emergency diaper & wipe distributions alongside food and resource navigation.
Amara Family Resource Center – Tacoma
📍 3501 104th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
📞 (206) 260-1700
🕐 Hours: Tue 1:00 PM–5:00 PM; Wed & Fri 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Thu 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Free diapers & wipes available monthly; walk-in or call.
Bethel Family Resource Center – Spanaway
📍 18020 B St E, Spanaway, WA 98387
📞 (253) 800-6850
🕐 Hours: Vary (call ahead; appointment may be required)
• Provides free diapers & wipes to families in Pierce County.
Eastside Family Resource Center – Tacoma
📍 3569 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
📞 (253) 649-1012
🕐 Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Free diaper/wipe distribution once per month; call to schedule.
Franklin Pierce Family Resource Center – Tacoma
📍 315 129th St S, Bldg A/D, Tacoma, WA 98444
📞 (253) 298-3073
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri ~7:30 AM–4:00 PM
• Free diapers & wipes; call ahead for pickup details.
Hilltop Family Resource Center – Tacoma
📍 2021 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
📞 (253) 593-6641
🕐 Hours (Diaper Bank): Tue & Thu 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
• Monthly diaper/wipe distribution for Pierce County families.
Lakewood Family Resource Center – Lakewood
📍 11150 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
📞 (253) 531-3462
🕐 Hours: Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Fri until early afternoon
• Free diapers & wipes distributed once per month.
Sumner Family Resource Center – Sumner
📍 1508 Willow St, Portable 705, Sumner, WA 98390
📞 (253) 891-6153
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Diaper bank pickup once per month — call for details.
Orting Family Resource Center – Orting
📍 120 Washington Ave N, Orting, WA 98360
📞 (360) 893-8500
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri ~9:00 AM–3:00 PM (diaper hours typically until early afternoon)
• Free diapers & wipes; call or drop in during center hours.
Esperanza Movil – Mobile Diaper Outreach
📞 (253) 652-8725
🕐 Hours & locations vary (mobile schedule)
• Mobile distribution providing free diapers & wipes at community stops.
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