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Because No Family Should Have to Choose

Our Commitment: Food, Dignity, and Choice for SSP2P Families.

Every day, families in our South Sound Parent to Parent community face a painful reality: the choice between paying the electric bill and putting dinner on the table. These are the impossible decisions that food insecurity forces upon loving parents. We refuse to let these choices define a family's life.

Our Solution: The Community Giving Space/Food Pantry.

Your support fuels our mission. We’ve transformed our front lobby into the Community Giving Space/Food Pantry—a consistent, welcoming, and judgment-free space where registered SSP2P families can "shop" for what they need with privacy and respect.

Here, we provide more than just food; we provide dignity and stability:

Dinner Bags for Dignity: Every family receives a "Dinner Bag" containing all the ingredients and a simple recipe for a complete, nutritious meal.
True Choice: Families can also browse for other pantry staples. There are no questions asked, ensuring every family gets what they need with dignity and true choice.

Choose Your Impact!

Our donation tiers are calculated using official U.S. food cost data, so you know exactly how your support provides immediate relief and lasting stability.

You Can Help Fill a Plate Today by supporting our families in two simple ways:

1. Give a Financial Gift (The Quickest Way to Help!)
Click an amount below to provide immediate, direct food security.

The Essentials: $37
Your gift covers the precise cost of one full day of food for a family of four, based on the USDA low-cost plan. You remove that impossible choice for 24 hours.

The Week of Stability: $147

This gift stocks a family's kitchen for one critical week, providing several complete Dinner Bags and essential staples.

You offer a moment to breathe and a crucial step toward stability.

The Community Sustainer: $347
This high-impact gift supports our entire pantry infrastructure, ensuring dozens of families can regularly access a wide variety of staple foods and fully stocked shelves throughout the month. You build long-term dignity and control.

Choose your impact: Every dollar makes a difference!

2. Donate Food from Our Most-Needed List
Prefer to give in-kind? You can directly stock our pantry shelves!

We are currently most in need of:

Pasta, Rice, & Oatmeal
Canned Proteins (Tuna, Chicken, Beans)
Canned Fruits & Vegetables
Peanut Butter
Shelf-Stable Milk & Cooking Oil

➡️ Drop-off Hours:
Simply bring your donations to our front desk at the SSP2P Office, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Your direct contribution will be a welcome sight for a family in need.

Thank you for your support and for believing that no family should have to make an impossible choice.

YES, I want to donate!

Other ways to support ~

There are many meaningful ways to join us:

Donate: Your financial gift, no matter the size, helps us provide critical services like support groups, developmental screenings, inclusive family events, and our Helping Parent program.
Volunteer: Share your time and talents by volunteering at events, helping with office projects, or offering peer-to-peer support as a trained Helping Parent. Your presence can bring comfort and hope to a family in need.
Fundraise: Organize a community event or social media campaign to support our programs. Every effort creates ripples of awareness and generosity.
Partner With Us: Businesses and organizations can make a lasting impact through sponsorship, workplace giving, or in-kind donations.
Share Our Story: Follow us on social media, sign up for our newsletter, and tell your friends and family about the work we do. Your voice helps us reach more families who need support.

Every action you take—big or small—makes a lasting impact. Together, we are building a more inclusive, connected, and caring community.

Direct Donation

We rely heavily on generous contributions from donors and community members. You can make a designated donation or one that is unrestricted. Visit our secure donation portal to make your donation today!

Fred Meyer Rewards

The Fred Meyer Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping YOU do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Fred Meyer and swipe your Shopper’s Card.

Facebook Fundraiser

Did you know you can choose South Sound Parent Parent as the recipient organization on Facebook for a peer fundraising campaign? Maybe a host a birthday fundraiser...it's easy and all proceeds go directly to us!