TEXT-EXTRACT 2 filename2.txt United States securities and exchange commission logo May 14, 2024 Taryn R. Owen Chief Executive Officer TrueBlue, Inc. 1015 A Street Tacoma, WA 98402 Re: TrueBlue, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed May 6, 2024 File No. 333-279149 Dear Taryn R. Owen: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Scott Anderegg at 202-551-3342 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services