At EFN, we’ve long known that food is medicine — especially for our neighbors managing chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and kidney failure. But for that medicine to work,

In the final months of 2025, EFN launched our Rooted & Ready campaign. Our goal over the course of the campaign was to raise $900,000 so that we could end

As 2025 comes to a close, there are many impactful ways to support EFN in fighting food insecurity. Here’s a few options to consider: Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)If you’re 70½

When times are hard, Pierce County shows up for one another. As Pierce County’s largest emergency food distributor, Emergency Food Network is here to help our community through moments of crisis.

A storm is gathering over Pierce County’s food security. The safety net that holds so many families steady is tearing under the weight of the federal shutdown. What was once

More people than ever are turning to food pantries for support, and whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, know that you are always welcome. Food pantries exist to

As you may know, the federal government entered a shutdown on October 1. While the debates in Washington, D.C. may feel far away, the impacts are immediate and deeply personal

Hunger in Pierce County is not just a local challenge—it is a national story playing out in our neighborhoods. Federal decisions about food assistance are reshaping who has enough to

James Lineweaver, Executive Director, and Pam Ketvirtis, Food Bank Manager of Families United Network More Than a Pantry: Building a Community with Compassion Families Unlimited Network has stood as a