The Fab 4
Jill, Eileen, Rita, and Becky didn’t start out as a team when they began volunteering at EFN. Over the years, they each stepped up to sort food donations, repack bulk […]
Living on $6 per Day: A Staff Perspective
SNAP benefits average just $6 per person per day, and there are proposals to cut this amount even further. A few EFN staff members participated in the FRAC’s SNAP Challenge, […]
Support EFN with a Year-End Gift
Turn the Year’s End into a Fresh Start for Others As 2024 comes to a close, there are many impactful ways to support EFN in fighting food insecurity. Here are […]
What’s Happening with the Farm Bill and Why It Matters
What’s Happening with the Farm Bill and Why It Matters We’re sharing an important update on the Farm Bill and its potential impact on food assistance programs. All year, anti-hunger […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Stuart Munroe
Our volunteers mean the world to us! Without their support, our work would not be possible. This month, we wanted to share about one of our stellar Home Delivery Drivers, […]
Partner Program Highlight: Food Backpacks 4 Kids
Emergency Food Network is proud to partner with programs in every corner of Pierce County, including Food Backpacks 4 Kids on the Key Peninsula. Located in Key Center, Food Backpacks […]
Embracing Change for a Greater Purpose – Important Update on Mother Earth Farm
Dear EFN Community, We want to express our sincere appreciation for the incredible work you do to support our community. Today, we bring important news about a strategic shift at […]
The Crucial Role of SNAP in Hunger Relief
SNAP is a key component in the hunger relief landscape that isn’t always talked about. The program is a step removed from EFN’s daily distribution work, and is absolutely essential […]
Program Partner Spotlight: Spanaway Food Bank
Finding a way to feed the community, no matter what Our team recently visited Spanaway Food Bank, a longtime partner of EFN. Looking back, Spanaway’s Executive Director Harold Smith can’t […]