Puyallup Food Bank

What Puyallup Food Bank does

Puyallup Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1972 in Puyallup, Washington, that provides food assistance and personal hygiene products to food-insecure families across Pierce County. Its core offering is direct food distribution — fresh produce, meat, dairy, canned, and frozen items — delivered weekly to hundreds of families through an appointment-based drive-thru and to 65+ community partner organizations for re-distribution. The organization is volunteer-led and volunteer-run, with roughly 300 active volunteers annually contributing the time-equivalent of eight full-time staff positions, enabling roughly $1 million in annual cash operations to move nearly 4.7 million pounds of food (over $20 million in retail value) without purchasing food directly.

Beyond core food distribution, Puyallup Food Bank operates an expanding programmatic portfolio: the Gleaning & Food Preservation Program (harvesting surplus produce and teaching preservation skills), the Navigation & Partnership Program (one-on-one resource coaching and referrals), and the Directions Cohort (six-week personal/professional development classes covering goal-setting, financial education, and resume preparation). A PFB Thrift Store at 1004 E Main Ave retails donated used goods (clothing, furniture, toys, household items) to generate supplemental revenue, and branded merchandise (PFB Merch) is sold for community engagement. Funding comes from individual donations, private foundation grants (including Puyallup Tribe, Woodworth Capital, OSLC, Tulalip Tribes), corporate sponsors (Bank of America, Dutch Bros Coffee, Les Schwab, Volkswagen of Puyallup, Puget Sound Energy), government grants, and thrift store sales.

Leadership is currently under CEO Shawn Manley (author of recent mission-driven content dated February 2025). The organization experienced a CEO transition in 2020-2021 when Dean Johnson was appointed in December 2020 and departed in March 2021. The Board Chair is Anna Madden. Operations are headquartered at 217 W Stewart Ave, Puyallup, WA. The organization has no parent company, is independently governed, and in 2025 was nominated for the Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce "Exceptional Business Advocate" award, signaling broader civic positioning beyond traditional food distribution.

Name

Puyallup Food Bank

Legal name

Puyallup Food Bank

Website

https://pfb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Puyallup Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 in Puyallup, Washington, that distributes fresh produce, meat, dairy, and pantry staples weekly to food-insecure families and 65+ community partners across Pierce County, operating with 300+ volunteers on roughly $1M in annual cash funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief
• Food distribution
• Community support
• Nonprofit charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Puyallup

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly and one-time cash donations from individuals and neighbors contributing a few hundred dollars each month
2. Private Foundations and Grants: Funding from private foundations including Puyallup Tribe, Woodworth Capital, OSLC, Tulalip Tribes, and others
3. Government Grants: Government grant funding as part of overall operational funding
4. Thrift Store Sales: Revenue from thrift store sales of donated items including used toys, clothing, furniture, and household goods

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Puyallup Food Bank is a volunteer-led nonprofit that provides free grocery items, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, canned, and frozen goods, directly to families in need via appointment-based drive-thru distribution and a network of more than 65 community partner organizations. Its portfolio also encompasses supplemental programs such as gleaning and food preservation, one-on-one resource navigation, a six-week Directions Cohort for personal and professional development, a thrift store, and structured volunteer opportunities.

Product overview

Puyallup Food Bank is a volunteer-led nonprofit offering a portfolio of programs centered on food security and community support. Its core service is food distribution, providing fresh produce, meat, dairy, and canned/frozen items to families weekly. Supporting programs include the Gleaning & Food Preservation Program (harvesting surplus produce and teaching preservation skills), the Navigation & Partnership Program (one-on-one resource coaching), and the Directions Cohort (six-week personal/professional development classes). Additional offerings include a Thrift Store and branded merchandise (PFB Merch). The portfolio works together to address immediate food needs while fostering long-term self-sufficiency through education, resources, and community connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Distribution Services Provides fresh produce, meat, dairy, canned, and frozen items directly to hundreds of families every week through appointment-based drive-thru service and partner organization distribution across Pierce County.
• Gleaning & Food Preservation Program Harvests surplus fruits and vegetables from farms, orchards, and gardens; teaches community members food preservation skills such as canning, dehydrating, and freeze-drying through hands-on training and an equipment lending library.
• Navigation & Partnership Program One-on-one resource navigation service that helps residents develop action plans and connect with agencies and resources tailored to their needs.
• Directions Cohort Six-week series of classes for personal and professional growth covering community building, mindset improvement, goal setting, financial education, and resume/interview preparation.
• PFB Thrift Store Thrift store accepting and selling donated used toys, clothing, furniture, shoes, and household goods to support the food bank's mission.
• PFB Merch Branded apparel and gear sold to volunteers and supporters to wear at events, food drives, or while serving.
• Volunteer Programs Structured volunteer opportunities spanning reception, administrative work, driving, stocking, sorting, check-in, bagging/boxing, event support, and care team roles.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Volkswagen of PuyallupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMatched raffle donations and hosted food drive at Spring Fair
• Les SchwabminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored food bank at Spring Fair and held 3-week food drive at Pierce County locations
• Walrath LandscapingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner highlighted on the partners page
• Fatz Achs PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner highlighted on the partners page
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner highlighted on the partners page

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Emergency Food Network: Lakewood, WA-based food bank serving Pierce County with similar food distribution, partner network, and volunteer-driven model. The most directly comparable peer given overlapping service geography and mission.
• Food Lifeline: Seattle-based food bank serving Western Washington with food distribution and partner network. Directly comparable mission, model, and donor base despite broader geographic reach across the state.
• Northwest Harvest: Washington state food bank focused on Eastern Washington with mobile food distribution and partner network. Comparable food bank model operating in the same state with similar volunteer and donation dependence.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks. PFB is not part of the network but operates in the same food assistance space; Feeding America competes for corporate and institutional donor funding while setting national fundraising benchmarks.

Emerging players

• Meals on Wheels America: National food assistance organization focused on meal delivery to seniors. Adjacent food assistance mission with overlapping donor base but different service model and target population.

Others

• WhyHunger: National food justice and anti-hunger advocacy organization. Adjacent mission addressing food insecurity through advocacy and grantmaking, with thematic overlap but no direct service overlap with PFB.
• The Hunger Project: International food security organization focused on sustainable solutions to hunger. Adjacent thematic space but different geography and approach; competes for impact-focused donor attention in the broader anti-hunger funding pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/puyallup-food-bank

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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