Emergency Financial Assistance offered at Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank & Community Services
Provides emergency financial assistance for low income Gig Harbor/Peninsula residents ONLY. Assists with rent, utilities, fuel or other essential needs after an assessment of an individual's situation. Does not fund lease/rental deposits.
Physical Address
4303 Burnham Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Hours
M F, 9:30am-3pm W Th, 9:30am-5:30pm. Closed Holidays and Weekends.
Voice
Application process
Call to arrange an interview at 253-851-8800
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Must live in one of the following zip codes: 98322, 98329, 98332, 98333, 98335, 98349, 98351, 98359, 98394, 98395.
Languages
Russian
Spanish
Ukrainian
Service area
98359 98322 98329 98332 98333 98395 98335 98349 98394 98351
Agency info
Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank & Community Services
Provides a variety of services to the greater Gig Harbor/Peninsula residents including a food bank, clothing, small household goods, emergency financial assistance for rent or utility bills, emergency transportation to medical appointments, and basic information and referral. Registered, independent, volunteer 501©3 nonprofit organization founded in 1976. Mission: “Neighbor helping neighbor in need with food and other assistance as they move toward self-sufficiency.” A volunteer led and governed organization with more than 275 volunteers and 3 part-time staff (1.5 FTE). Serves the greater Gig Harbor area and the Key Peninsula. Due to the generosity of supporters in the community, last year were able to provide 6,467* family visits to the food bank, serving 16,263* individuals, which included 5,778* children. Provided $475,767 in financial aid. And, $.97 of every dollar goes to client programs and services. *Includes repeat visits.