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Key Peninsula Bischoff FISH Food Bank to Update Operations
The Key Peninsula Bischoff FISH Food Bank will begin updated operations at a new location effective March 28. The existing Key Center location will be replaced by the FISH Mobile Food Bank.
Nutritious food will be distributed from the Mobile Food Bank, an innovative and award-winning semi-truck and trailer turned food bank on wheels, in the parking lot of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints every Friday from 2:00–7:00 p.m., and every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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The LDS Church is located at 12521 134th Ave KPN, 98329. FISH is appreciative of the church’s accommodation and support.
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“Due to the expense and logistics of the current food bank facility, we were compelled to look at how to be more effective and strategic with donors’ dollars,” said FISH Executive Director, Beth Elliott. “We must place a greater emphasis on food rather than rent and utilities. We are very aware of the unique and acute needs of members of the Key Peninsula community, and are committed to continuing to provide this vital service.”
“We are conducting a thorough search of the area to find a suitable new location, seeking a facility that will allow us to extend and enhance service to Key Peninsula,” Elliott stated. Anyone interested in partnering with FISH Food Banks of Pierce County, please contact (253) 383-3164 or info@fishfoodbanks.org.
FISH Food Banks extends gratitude to all volunteers and supporters who make Key Peninsula Bischoff Food Bank operations possible.
Last year, 79,424 individuals received nutritious food from Key Peninsula FISH and the Food Backpacks 4 Kids program, an increase of 2,368 from 2012. In total, FISH Food Banks served more than 560,000 Pierce County residents in 2013. With your help, FISH can continue to provide food and services for people in need with compassion, dignity and respect.