Great volunteer opportunity for people of all ages…read more This warehouse is a food distribution center that is used to sort bulk food into family-sized portions. There are two large rooms where the work takes place and each can hold up to 60 volunteers (120 people total). The shifts are all 2 hours long with the first 30 minutes allowed for preparation activities like putting on hairnets and getting an introduction to the facility and the work. At that point, depending on whether the shift is full, you separate into two teams. On my most recent volunteer shift our group was working with oats. Once we were in the work room, each person chose a job. Some scooped oats into bags, others secured the bags closed with tape and put them in boxes, a few replenished oats for the teams, and a small set moved the bags of oats between the scooping table and the boxers. The 90 minutes of actual work time flew by very quickly as people got to know each other and got into a work rhythm. Upon completion of the work, we spent time cleaning the floors and tables and then took a group photo with a sign revealing how many meals we bagged. NW Harvest provides an organized, quick, and inspiring experience for volunteers and I highly recommend a visit.

I've volunteered here 5 times now and always have a great experience with how friendly and…read moreenergetic everyone is, and how smooth, safe, and clean the work gets done. Big props to the folks who work here everyday and enable all of us to make a difference! If you volunteer here, make sure you a arrive a little before the start of your shift so you can sign in and suit up (hair and beard nets provided). Make sure you wear closed toed shoes and bring a hair tie if you have long hair. Dress in layers as it can be cold or warm depending on the day and what you are doing. There are small lockers for free in the gathering room to store your belongings. You can volunteer by yourself or plan a group volunteer event. I've been volunteering on behalf of Boeing for a while now it's always a ton of fun! There is ample free parking as well in their lot.

You guys are short on food what the fuck hope there's more next time I come and there's no milk. I…read morewouldn't recommend anybody going to this food bank. If you guys are always short, that's bullshit.

The food bank is open to residents within the Auburn school district and has just recently been…read morerenovated to receive even more donations with a new walk-through room with a new shelving system up and down a U-shaped isle for consumers to walk around and have a clear color coded system to help me make my shopping at this location fast and easy! Today the holiday spirit was manifested by all who serves here, from a friendly staff to welcome you with coffee and a smile to all the people in our community who walk in and offer a super surprise donation, to our fellow neighbors with hearts a brimming about giving a damn about someone else with direction for how each new station works and one best part around the holidays is the eggnog, well this place has it and soft, butter rolls, check! Plus, it's time for the butternut squash, carrots and potatoes and yes! They have that and so much more! Really, I must of saved over 150$ in great grocery meal deals today and I can come back again! They help families twice a month! But don't take my word for it! Come on down and bring a picture ID and a proof of address for each member of your household, whether your related or not you can be happy here!

Blessed. Handicapped, volnerable adult, Im stuck in bed 1/2 the month. The box was was delivered to…read moremy front door with some fruit and meat on top. Rice, beens, mac n cheese, tomatoes sauce, spaghetti, small bottle of oil, soup, can of corn, greens, pears and some oatmeal. It is bare bones. I am grateful that the folks at Eloise's took the effort to make sure there would be food on my table to feed my soul. Thank you everyone for the kindness that you share everyday!!

This is an updated review... I have been using Eloise's food bank for a couple months now and I…read morecontinue to have more and more wonderful experiences. There is still the one staff member I mentioned previously, I believe her name is Amanda, who is just... Very very rude and disrespectful. But I'm not going to let her attitude hold back a place like this. The lady with the head wrap who was giving out hot coffee on Saturday, you are a rock star. And the skinny guy with face tattoos was a really genuinely good guy. So I have updated my review and given more stars. Good job giving the community hope Eloise!

This is a church owned food bank and bulk shopping location owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of…read moreLatter-day Saints. Thus, it has two separate purposes. They are very friendly and accommodating. Everyone that is working here is a volunteer and/or serving a mission through the church. Thus, there are limited hours. It is not like a regular grocery store. First, I'll explain the bulk shopping. There are gigantic sized pantry items and staples made for food storage and emergency food use; think Costco sized or business sized items. These are available for purchase to the public. Costs are cheap. Second, there is a food bank where members of the church are able to get food assistance. There is also land where one may garden and pay for the water for a small fee.

This is a great place to come and buy bulk long term storage food. It's down a dead end street and…read morethey have parking available, you will need a car. The first door you'll see is a food bank that is for members in need. It's a really cool system that they call a welfare system it's a store that members can shop in when they need food because they lost a job or are sick. It's not for free though they do require that they volunteer in order to get food. It's funded entirely by the church members. Members are encouraged to skip two meals a month and donate the money they would have used for those meals to the welfare fund. In poking my head in there I saw milk canned foods and more it was very cool. No Healy from the government at all. The people there volunteer and the land that the food is grown on is also owned by the church processed by the church and shipped to their store houses. On the other side is the area where you can buy bulk foods. You cannot buy gallons of milk or canned apple sauce it's not for sale it's all given away. As a non member or a member you can buy low-fat powdered milk not instant milk. Berry drink mix, Hot Chocolate mix , spaghetti bits, macaroni, white flour, hard red wheat hard white wheat, oats, quit oats, black beans, great northern beans, pinto beans, white rice, dried carrots, peanut butter, honey, sugar, granola, pancake mix, potato flakes instant potatoes and dried apples not the soft sort of moist ones you buy in in bulk bins. But the crisp ones you buy in snack pouches. They are very tasty they had a sample they let us try. It's all non profit they genuinely want to help their members and non members. So a 5.5 pound 30 year shelf no 10 can of hard white wheat is $3.50 a can it's packed and will last 30 plus years. The 28 oz nonfat dry milk had 20 year shelf life in its very thick Mylar bag and it's $4. The very tasty got to buy one as snacking food 1 pound no.10 can of dried apples is $11.25 a can. It's $19 a can form other over the counter brands and $36.49 for a can of freeze dried apples from thrive life. The people that are there to help you are all volunteers as are very very kind people. It's their calling to help. I went in for the first time after paying $8 for a can of instant mashed potatoes on sale at the store paying $42 for a can of freeze dried mozzarella $26 for a can of tomato powder only spending $112.00 for 3 boxes of no 10 cans and some pouches of drink mix along with some honey. I was so happy because if I was to buy from a for profit vender I would have had to pay at least $500. The only bad part was that I didn't get a can of of potato flakes that I orders and was charged for. But honestly I'm not mad because I got a very good deal and they even took it out to my car for me.

Kent food bank is awesome. We will never go hungry again. Try it you will like it…read more Available 1 time a week.

The people are so kind I give them a big five star they're kind and courteous and always seem to…read morehave what we need fruits, vegetables always meat and fish. Thanks again for being there for all of us.

I've had multiple interactions over a couple of years at this food bank where communication with a…read moreparticular staff member made the experience difficult and uncomfortable. Most recently, my wife called to reschedule an appointment. During the call, she was given instructions very quickly in a way that was hard to follow. When she asked clarifying questions, the tone became noticeably impatient and dismissive, including repeated condescending laughter. The interaction left her feeling embarrassed rather than helped. This isn't an isolated experience. On several past visits and calls, we've encountered similar behavior -- condescending tone, impatience when asking questions, and communication that felt more confusing than helpful. I also had one in-person interaction while updating our information that followed the same pattern. Because of these repeated experiences, we've even taken breaks from using the service in the past. The food bank itself provides an important service, but consistency in respectful communication from staff really matters when people are already in a vulnerable situation. My man, if interacting with the general public irritates you THIS MUCH, you are in the wrong line of work.

I am handicap and can walk but much harder to make quick and tight turns in smaller spaces getting…read morearound other people. You are supposed to take 20 minutes. I took 26 minutes. I had my baby grandson in the seat in the grocery cart. One of the ladies working there said I was taking too long as I was near the end going to pick out my 3 choices for bread. She grabbed my cart at that point said I was done and pulled me holding on to the cart so worried for my grandson's life. He was still in the cart. She rammed the cart against the exit because it is a hard turn to push the cart out the door. Normally I would have let go but I thought she was going to pull the cart over with my one-year-old grandson in it. It has been over 5 months didn't go back even when we were in need Just trying to make the churches, and Good Roots work for us. Just want to make sure my story is heard in case there have been other incidents.

I had some things to donate and took some to the Goodwill in Maple Valley, but saved the…read moremedical/health aids to donate to the senior center. Upon my arrival, there were several seniors leaving what was obviously some sort of gathering. Two women who seemed to work at the center were busy talking to a young child and completely ignored me when I came in with a new walker and box of medical supplies. Finally one of them said "just leave it there", which I did. I went back to my car and got the box with a shower chair in it and the same woman informed me they were not allowed to take shower items due to insurance reasons. Neither woman ever acted appreciative or thanked me for the donations or indicated being sorry for not being able to take the shower chair. Had I known what kind of reception I would get, I would have made my life easier by dropping everything at the Goodwill. If you want a senior center that's warm and welcoming, go somewhere else.

From the owner: Basic Food Bank and other Emergency/Essential Needs Services (Mondays and Wednesdays, appointments…read morerecommended, call to verify qualifications); Senior Center Lunch Program and other activities (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Please note that we serve only southeast King County. We do NOT serve Seattle NOR Tacoma or any part of PIerce County.

Our family found a home in this church many years ago. The people are warm and positive and…read moreinviting. It is spiritually and intellectually uplifting and positive. On Sunday mornings I particularly enjoy the prayers of the church and the good word spoken. The Pastors are genuine and caring. The opportunities for the kids (and adults) to learn and grow and share are available and easy to access. We are all Children of God and you are welcome, see you there!

The pastor here is cold, impersonal, and performative. If you don't act or look just right, he sees…read moreright through you.

Their heart is in the right place to be sure. My review is for the volunteer experience. I TRIED…read moreto help, and gave up after several futile attempts. The office area is a disaster (and probably a fire & health hazard as well). Aged stacks of paperwork floor to ceiling. No system or place for working or filing. Dead plants, old dusty Christmas displays, expired food, ancient paperwork... this and more clutters the back office, making it near impossible to find things (lost the list of children who needed backpacks for example), work comfortably, or stay on top of needed paperwork. They could deliver on the mission so much more effectively & efficiently if someone would just clean, purge, and organize. Many have offered (me included) - it seems as if the Executive Director has some combination of founder's syndrome or hoarding disorder that is impeding any movement on the massive clutter. God bless the employees & volunteers who keep this place running despite the chaos. It can't be easy!

Awesome food bank. Good selection and friendly and helpful volunteers. I always get a good amount…read moreof food.