Tukwila Food Pantry

Tukwila Food Pantry We serve the communities of Tukwila, Seatac, Burien and Boulevard Park. In operations for 20 years, we're here to feed our neighbors in need!

The City of Tukwila, Washington is just south of Seattle in King County. The city is home to an extensive retail and business area including Westfield Shoppingtown Southcenter Mall. Boeing Field is located at the Northend of Tukwila. Because of the many businesses located in the city, 45,000 people come to work in Tukwila daily, but only 19,000 people actually live within the city limits. South Ki

ng county has a large percentage of families with children living in poverty. At Cascade View Elementary School, just two blocks from the Tukwila Pantry, over 80% of the students qualify for free and reduced lunch programs. At the Tukwila Pantry we secure and distribute nutritious food to clients. Volunteers from the Tukwila Pantry pick up food daily from Haggan's, Safeway, Cash & Carry, Del Monte, Franz Bakery, LSG Sky Chef, Starbucks, and Target. Weekly the Pantry truck picks up food from Northwest Harvest and Food Lifeline. Gathering this food allows the Tukwila pantry to feed our clients for about 10¢ a meal. Even with these generous donations, the Pantry has certain operating costs for the transportation of food, maintenance of equipment, utilities, and the salary of a Director and a Driver. The Tukwila Pantry is an ‘emergency’ food bank. Clients come to the Tukwila Pantry when they can’t make ends meet. Sometimes they have applied for food stamps but haven’t received them yet, or sometimes an unexpected expense such as a medical bill or higher than normal utilities have interrupted their budget. Sadly, with today's economy and job loss our neighbors rely on the food bank more than ever. The Tukwila Pantry serves other communities as well. There were 16,494 household visits from Seatac, Burien, Tukwila and the surrounding areas in 2015. This is up from the 14,700 household visits in 2013. The clients of the Tukwila Pantry are your neighbors. You may live in a different suburb, or community, but you visit Tukwila and Seatac when you fly to Seattle, or visit Southcenter Mall and the surrounding businesses. You have an opportunity to provide food to children in these cities who are hungry by making a financial contribution to the Tukwila Pantry. At 10¢ a meal your money will go far. Please help by sending a contribution to the Tukwila Pantry today. Your donation of your volunteer time or your financial assistance is greatly appreciated. Please don’t delay — “In the land of plenty, plenty are hungry.” You can make a difference!

08/28/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING!

Riverton Park UMC is hiring a new Director for our Tukwila Food Pantry!

If you or someone you know is passionate about serving the community and helping ensure families have access to food and resources, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Please send resumes to: [email protected]

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be a great fit!


DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the overall operation of the Tukwila Pantry, including working alongside the Riverton Park United Methodist Church staff. Identifies needs and ensures resources availability, donor cultivation, ethics and safety. Supports the mission of the food bank in providing its services to the residents of Tukwila, SeaTac, Burien, and some neighboring communities.

HOURS: Full time

SALARY RANGE: $30-34/hr

BENEFITS: Negotiable

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Skilled in interpersonal communication and team management
● Experience managing staff and volunteer teams
● Experience in community outreach and representing a public-facing non-profit organization.
● Experience in making ethical and timely financial decisions
● Bachelor’s degree or four years experience in related field.
● Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel
● Comfortable communicating via email to partners and volunteers
● Authorized to work in the United States
● Valid Washington State driver’s license
● Pass a Washington State Patrol background check
● Able to receive and maintain Food Handler’s Permit
● Able to lift 45 lbs



SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Operations:
● Ensure adequate levels of food for distribution while maintaining awareness of expense and community need
● Manages financial activities of the food bank within the guidelines of the budget
● Leads preparation of the annual budget and strategic planning of the organization.
● Oversees maintenance of food bank facilities and property to appropriate health and safety standards, and reports significant problems to the Board of Directors
● Oversees project management and facilities development
● Maintains and upholds all contracts
● Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Board of Directors
● Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures of the food bank
● Manages other food bank staff and volunteers

Donor/Community Relations:
● Forms relationships with and represents the Tukwila Pantry to the community
● Maintains consistent membership with the South King County Food Coalition, Washington State Food Coalition, and partnerships with Northwest Harvest and Food Lifeline
● Identifies the need for special projects and coordinates their implementation
● Forms and maintains a positive working relationship with the host organization, currently the Riverton Park United Methodist Church

Responsibilities to the Board:
● Plans and conducts Annual Meeting with the support of the Board of Directors
● Works with the Board of Directors to plan and implement food and fund raising campaigns
● Presents updated reports and agenda at monthly Board meetings
● Assists Board members in special activities as required

Volunteer and Staff Management:
● Oversees personnel, paid and unpaid; writes job descriptions; recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff performance
● Trains staff and volunteers to provide direct services and referrals to clients
● Accountable for confidentiality regarding clients, volunteers, and staff
● Promotes volunteer recognition and appreciation on a daily basis
● Organizes major volunteer recognition events in collaboration with the Board and other donor organizations

05/20/2026
05/19/2026

Sums it up ?

02/25/2026
We have finally gathered all the necessary elements! Now bring on the local gardeners and the next growing season!
10/04/2025

We have finally gathered all the necessary elements! Now bring on the local gardeners and the next growing season!

08/16/2025

It's progressing nicely

On behalf of Tukwila Pantry  and Riverton Park United Methodist  Church I would like to extend a big " Thank  You"  to P...
07/31/2025

On behalf of Tukwila Pantry and Riverton Park United Methodist Church I would like to extend a big " Thank You" to Perry Storch and Jacky , Moses and the crew from West Seattle Home Depot and Eric and his crew from Southcenter Home Depot, for the generous donation of materials and more importantly their time and effort , in building these 15 planters that we will be opening to the community in the very near future

Phase 3 underway!🥳🫶👏
07/31/2025

Phase 3 underway!🥳🫶👏

Lookin good.
07/16/2025

Lookin good.

Phase 2 of the public garden successfully completed. Ground cleared and levelled( somewhat)!Ready for phase 3 when Home ...
07/09/2025

Phase 2 of the public garden successfully completed.
Ground cleared and levelled( somewhat)!
Ready for phase 3 when Home Depot will come in and build 15 above ground planters.
Thanks to the volunteers and staff who helped clear and level the area🥰

Address

3118 S 140th Street
Tukwila, WA
98168

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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