Northeast Pierce County Regional Resource Spotlight: Food and Hot Meals

The Northeast Pierce County Resource Guide focuses on basic needs and ways to get involved in the community through community service and support through donations. 

Bonney Lake Community Resources, 253-208-6779; www.teamblcr.us
Bonney Lake Food Bank: 18409 Sumner-Buckley Highway, Bonney Lake; 253-863-4043

• Serves: Residents of Bonney Lake and greater area, proof of address required.
• Open: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10:00am – 1pm and Friday evenings 5pm – 7pm.

• Serves: Residents in zip codes 98321, 98323, 98385, 98390, 98391, or 98396 with some restrictions.
• Open: Wednesdays 10am – 1pm and Tuesday evenings 5pm -7pm.
• Volunteer: Food pickup, sort & bag food, help make holiday food baskets, donate food & pet food.

• Serves: Residents of Sumner & Bonney Lake.
• Open: Mondays 10am-12pm, Wednesdays 4pm-7pm, and Fridays 10am-12pm.
• Volunteer: Food pickup or delivery, bag food, help make holiday food baskets. Donate Food.

• Serves: Residents in zip codes 98390 Sumner/Bonney Lake and 98391 w/ Lake Tapps address.
• Open: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays from 1 – 3 pm, and Thursday evenings 5-7pm.
• Volunteer: Sort and bag food, help make holiday food baskets. Donate Food.

• Serves: Residents in White River School Districts within zip code 98321
• Open: Wednesdays 9am – 2pm and Fridays 9am – 12noon

• Serves: Residents of Buckley, Bonney Lake, Carbonado, Wilkeson, South Prairie, & Enumclaw
• Open: Wednesdays 9:30am – 12noon. Emergency Pantry open Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm. 

• Serves: Community feeding program open to all with emphasis on Prairie Ridge families.
• Open: Wednesdays from 6pm – 6:45pm. Family game time, bingo, karaoke, or crafts follows at 6:45. Some exceptions on scheduling (recommend liking “Prairie Ridge Community Coalition” on Facebook for updates).
• Donate/Volunteer: Help serve or prepare meals. Food and supply donations. Sponsoring groups and individuals needed for expansion of program.

• Serves: Open to everyone. This event is sponsored by a different group each month. Bring your own bowl.
• Open Second Wednesdays at 5:00 pm.

• Sumner School District Locations: Daffodil Valley Elem. (Sumner) and Liberty Ridge Elem. (Bonney Lake). Call253-891-6000 for more information.
• Bonney Lake Food Bank Sponsored Locations: Please call or latest information on locations and times 253-863-4043. www.teamblcr.us
• The Buckley Youth Activities Center provides free lunches during the summer (noon – 1:30) and school breaks.Adults can purchase lunches during the summer for $3.50. Located at 251 S. River Ave. in Buckley. www.cityofbuckley.com and click on “youth center”.
• Sumner Skate Park: Free sack lunches offered Wednesdays from 3:45 – 4:30 March through October provided by the A.R.K. Foundation. www.arkserves.org

• The City of Bonney Lake’s website www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us (click on “Community” then “Community Resources” to access the guide).
• The White River School District’s website www.whiteriver.wednetnet.edu (click “Departments” then “Family Support Services” then “Families First Coalition” to access the guide).
• Lake Tapps Christian Church’s website www.ltcc.org (click “Ministries” then “Missions” to access the guide).

Guide Note: Every attempt was made to provide accurate and inclusive information. This is not intended as a guide to recreation or all non-profits and service groups. To update the information or include new services in Northeast Pierce County (White River, Sumner, Carbonado, and Orting School Districts), please e-mail Monica Gaub at gaublins@msn.com.

This resource guide is a volunteer service project and not affiliated with a specific agency or organization. (This latest version was updated in May 2013).