Financial contributions are the most effective way to support GHP FISH right now. They enable us to buy
needed foods with minimal handling and potential exposure to the coronavirus. They also fund financial
aid to clients facing emergency needs, and pay our rent, utilities and other operating costs. Every
penny goes into food, financial aid and operations.
By Mail
Mail your check or money order to:
Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH
P.O. Box 154
Gig Harbor, WA
98335
Please
include your address, phone and email address on your check.
Online*
One Time or Monthly Donation
*PayPal deducts a processing fee of approx. 2.5% from your donation.
In Person
Drop by the food bank during open hours
4425 Burnham Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Major Gifts
Considering a major gift of an appreciated asset? Our team is
available to answer your questions,
email
us here.
Interested in making a memorial or in honor donation? Click
here to
visit our
page dedicated to memorial and in honor donations. Questions?
Email
us..
GHP FISH is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency. Tax ID # 91-1307991.
To minimize contact and meet increasing need during the coronavirus crisis, GHP FISH is handing out
pre-bagged groceries with limited choices. Cash donations are the best way to help fill those bags with
most-needed items and limit exposure to outside handling. If you prefer to give grocery items, please
consider wiping them down or giving in case lots.
Perishable items - large bags
- Potatoes - baking, white, or red
- Onions - yellow, white or sweet
- Refrigerated and Frozen items - if dropped off at the food bank during open hours. Meats
must
be commercially packed, frozen, and less than 1 year old. Chilled items (milk, cheese
etc)
must
be within expiration date and unopened.
Please deliver perishible items to the back door
of the food bank during open hours.
MOST NEEDED:
Non refrigerated juices
Jam and jelly
Sugar and Flour
Cooking Oil
Canned Soup
Spaghetti Sauce
Paper Towels
Canned Cat Food
Non-perishable food and grocery items
- Canned and jarred goods i.e.: lower salt vegetables and soups, fruit, tuna, chili,
beef stew, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, canned meats, low/no-sugar jam/jelly
- Pasta (especially whole grain or gluten free), rice, cereals, hamburger helper,
oatmeal
- Fruit and vegetable juice
- Coffee and black tea
- Sugar and flour - 1-5 lb package - baking products (salt, baking powder, baking
soda)
- Razors, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner
- Feminine products
- Paper towels, napkins, tissues, toilet paper
- Baby wipes
- Size 5 & 6 diapers
- Adult incontinence products
- HE Laundry soap, dish soap
- Canned dog and cat food and dry cat food
- Any items you might have on your own shopping list
In addition to the food bank,
non-perishable items can be dropped of
at the following locations:
- Ace Hardware
- Fox Island Post Office
- Safeway
- Wild Birds Unlimited
- Columbia Bank
- Gig Harbor Post Office
- UPS Store
Please check expiration pull dates before bringing in food. We cannot accept or distribute opened or
post-dated food.
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Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program
Designate your donation to Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH by logging into your account online and link
your
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Thrivent Choice
Distributions can be made by calling 1-800-847-4836.
At the prompt, ask for Thrivent Choice and indicate your wish to have your choice dollars go to GHP
FISH. Or go to
thrivent.com and click on Direct
My
Thrivent Dollars from the My Thrivent tab to make GHP FISH your choice.
Due to ongoing Covid constraints, our clothing and
household goods section is not operating normally. Clients cannot come inside the building to shop and
we have had to remove our clothing racks to extend workspace for pre-bagging food items for our clients.
We’d also like to remind our donors that we cannot accept furniture or large appliances. If you have
larger items like this which you would like to donate, please contact us and we will try to match you
with a client who has a need for it. At no time should you leave furniture items at the food bank. Our
volunteers are unable to move them and we are eventually left with the unexpected cost of having someone
haul them away for disposal, which defeats the purpose of our mission to provide food for hungry
families.
Please observe the following guidelines when we return to normal, indoor shopping conditions. We will
update the website at that time.
Q: What is more helpful, food donations or cash?
A: Cash enables us to direct resources where they are most needed at the moment, but contributions
of
non-perishable food are always appreciated. Once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, we will also
welcome
donations of gently used clothing and household items.
Q. What food items are most needed?
A. We generally post our most-needed items
here. We also take
donations of toilet paper, laundry soap and other hygiene items. You can
also call the Food Bank for more information.
Q: What are the most-needed clothing items?
A: We ask that donations are seasonal, clean, and in good repair. New socks and underwear are
always appreciated, as well as layering clothes such as t-shirts, hoodies, coats, and jeans. With
limited space, we try to maintain a wide range of sizes for everyone in the family.
Q: What are the most-needed household items?
A: Our clients appreciate everything from cookware and small kitchen appliances to light bulbs,
decorative items, basic household tools, lamps, throw rugs, sets of dishes, glassware, and
linens.
Q: What about school supplies?
A: We can always use iPads, pens, pencils, calculators, notebooks, paper, term paper folders,
protractors, rulers, and computer paper.
Q: Can we donate toys?
A: Yes, but they should be select, very clean, like-new and include all necessary parts. Until
further notice, we regret that we are unable to accept stuffed animals unless new and sealed in
original packaging. Please note that during the holiday season, we can accept new-in-package toys
(and winter coats) for our Toy Drive which will be distributed in mid-December. Please click
here for more information.
Q: Anything else?
A: Books, puzzles, games, CDs, DVDs, jewelry, eyeglasses, unopened makeup, travel-sized toiletries.
Anything useful to our homeless clients is always appreciated (backpacks, socks, large body wipes,
camping gear). We also accept seasonal items related to various celebrated holidays. The following
items can only be accepted if NEW IN BOX: Car seats, cribs, and potty chairs--we cannot give out
used ones.
Rule of thumb: Are your donated items nice enough to give to your neighbor? That is literally what
we are doing, giving these items to our neighbors.
Q. What items are NOT accepted?
A: Computers, large appliances, furniture, car parts, plumbing materials. Used mattresses, pillows,
and car seats.
Q: Is there help available for carrying in heavy donated items?
A: Depending on available volunteers (with the necessary muscle), we'll be happy to help bring in
donated boxes and bags. You can always call ahead to check.
Q: Can I leave donations outside the facility?
A: It is preferred that you make your donations when they can be received by our volunteers during
open hours which are listed directly below, or make a monetary donation
here.