FISH Food Banks of Pierce County

We are honored to be a part of helping FISH Food Banks of Pierce County serve those in need in our community. On Saturday June 18, 2011 DeVoe Mansion Bed and Breakfast is hosting a book signing party for the just released Winning the West for Women The Life Of Suffragist Emma Smith DeVoe by Dr. Jennifer Ross-Nazzal. This is a benefit event with proceeds going to FISH. Please see the 5/31 post for more complete event details on the book signing and mansion tour.

Who is FISH Food Banks and what is their mission? FISH is now the county’s oldest and largest food bank and has been providing nutritious food to individuals and families since 1977. No one needing assistance is turned away. Their mission is providing food to people in need with compassion, dignity and respect. FISH (Friends in Service to Him) Food Banks of Pierce County is an ecumenical ministry of volunteers providing food to individuals on a non-discriminatory basis.

FISH Food Bank operates eight locations throughout Pierce County serving over 30,000 individuals each month. Each client is provided with basic ingredients to make three nutritious meals a day for three days. In 2010 FISH Food Banks served more than 363,000 Pierce Country residents, a 16% increase over 2009. This year already they have seen a 14% increase over the 2010 numbers.

More than 650 volunteers help to operate the food banks, pick up donated food and deliver food to individuals needing extra assistance. In 2010 their 85,999 + volunteer hours provided the equivalent of more than 40 full-time staff.

You can make a difference. For every $1.00 donated, FISH is able to distribute $7 worth of food. Come to the event on June 18th and make a donation or bring a canned food donation. If you can’t make the event, you can still help FISH. More information about FISH Food Banks of Pierce County visit:

Their Website
Their Blog
Watch their UTube Video

Together we can all make a difference.