Support resources for the greater Olympia, WA area. Please contact us if you find anything in error or have a new listing to for us to add.
| Organization Name | Location | Dates/times | Notes |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Downtown Olympia pantry | 220 Thurston Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98501
Tel:360.352.8597 (all locations) |
Monday*, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:30 AM–3 PM *CLOSED on the 3rd Monday of each month | Indoor Grocery Shopping and Client Service |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Luthern Church of the Good Shepherd | 1601 North St SE, Olympia, WA
Tel: 360.709.0931 CIELO(Bus 68) |
4th Friday 12:00pm–2:00pm | Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Outdoor drive-up/walk-up distribution Serving Spanish speakersSatellite: Drive-Up Distribution, Friday |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Faith Lutheran Church | 1212 Connection St, Shelton, WA
Tel: 360.709.0931 CIELO Shelton (Bus 6) |
3rd Friday 2:00pm–4:00pm | Faith Lutheran Church
Outdoor drive-up/walk-up distribution Serving Spanish speakers Satellite: Drive-Up Distribution, Friday
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| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK– Faith Harvest Helpers | 5615 30th Ave SE, Lacey, WA
Tel: 360.459.1444 (Bus 66) |
1st & 3rd Sundays* 10:00am–1:00pm | True Grace Church
Walk-up only Satellite: Inside Shopping, Sunday |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Hidden Creek Community Church | 1807 9th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, USA
Tel: 360.357.3739 (Bus 47) |
Wednesday 9:30am–12:00pm | Outdoor drive-up/walk-up distribution |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Lacey Farm Stand | 7027 Martin Way East, Olympia, WA
Tel:360 352.8597 (Bus 62A, 62B) |
11:00am–1:00pm on Select Saturdays – Please check our calendar for open dates. It is also posted on our Facebook and Instagram: @thurstoncountyfoodbank | Fresh local produce
IMPORTANT: The Farm Stand has moved from the front building into the pantry building as we have outgrown the smaller space! |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Lacey Food Pantry | 7027 Martin Way East, Olympia, WA
Tel: 360 352.8597 (Bus 62A) |
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Other Bank (personal care and household items )2nd Wednesday: 4:00–6:00 pm |
Food and ‘Other Bank’ (personal care and household items) |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Lacey Veterans Service Hub | 4232 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA
Tel: 360.456.3850 (buses 61A/B, 66) |
Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm | Satellite: Inside Shopping, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Littlerock United Methodist Church | 6336 SW 128th Ave, Littlerock, WA
Tel: 360.943.4720 |
Last Tuesday of month, 9:30am–12:00pm | Inside shopping
Please call ahead to reserve 360.943.4720 |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Mountain View Church | 940 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater, WA
(Bus 12, 13, 66) Tel: 360.943.0795 |
2nd & 4th Thursday 10:00am–12:00pm | Outdoor drive-up/walk-up distribution
(NO Other Bank or TEFAP) |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Northstar Church of God | 6820 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA
(Bus 13) Tel: 360.358.2030 |
1st & 3rd Saturday 10:00am–12:00pm | Inside shopping
ADA Accessible |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Olympia Food Pantry | 220 Thurston Ave NE, Olympia, WA
(most buses) |
Monday*, Wednesday & Friday 10:30am–3:00pm
* CLOSED on the 3rd Monday of each month! 2nd Wednesday: Food and ‘Other Bank’ (personal care and household items), 10:30am–3:00pm |
Food Pantry / Client Services, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Other Bank (non-food personal care/household) |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Olympia Senior Center | 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA
(any bus) Tel: 360.586.6181 ext. 105 |
3rd Friday 10:30am–11:30am | Inside shopping
Seniors only — please call ahead. |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – SPSCC | 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA
(Buses 43 and 44) Tel: 360.596.5212 |
CLOSED during School Breaks: Closed December 9–January 6 Tuesdays 11:30am–5:30pm |
Inside shopping
Building 27, room to be announced soon!
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| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church | 540 School St SE, Lacey, WA
(Bus 62A) Tel: 360.491.2030 |
4th Saturday 11:00am–1:00pm | Satellite: Drive-Up Distribution, Saturday |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Evergreen State College | 2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia, WA
Basic Needs Center (CAB 135) Tel: 360.867.6137 (Bus 41, 48) |
2nd & 4th Tuesdays 2:00pm–4:00pm
CLOSED December 24th for Winter Break |
Indoor shopping
Students preferred |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Tumwater Senior Center | 215 North 2nd Ave SW, Tumwater, WA
Tel: 360.754.4160 (Bus 13) |
2nd Friday 11:00am–12:00pm | Inside shopping |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Tumwater United Methodist Church | 1401 Lake Park Dr SW, Tumwater, WA
TeL: 360.786.1416 (Bus 12) |
3rd Wednesday 5:00pm–7:00pm | Outdoor drive-up/walk-up distribution |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Turning Point Church | 3525 Marvin Rd NE , Lacey, WA
Tel: 360.489.0378 (Bus 65) |
4th Thursday 1:00 pm–5:00 pm | Outdoor drive-up/walk-up distribution |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK – Valley Heart Assembly of God | 11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA
Tel: 360.352.8597 ext. 106 (Bus 13 to R2) |
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 9:30am–12:00pm | Outdoor distribution in their parking lot |
| THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN | 808 5th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98507.
Tel: (253) 642-7514 (Bus 62A/B, 21, 66) |
Monday through Saturday throughout the year. They are currently closed on Sundays. Lunch served – 11 am until 12 pm. Dinner is served – 5 pm until 6 pm | The Community Kitchen serves nutritious lunch and dinner meals |
| CITY GATES MINISTRIES | visit their website (link on left)
Or call them at 360-705-0291 |
N/A | Food / Commodity Ministry
We try to call within 24 hours to set a day & time of delivery. We usually bring several weeks of food if available Let us know below if certain food should be avoided |
| EGYHOP | In the big parking lot at the corner of State Ave. and Washington St.
(all buses) |
6:30 – 8:30 pm Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday | Mailing address: P.O. Box 6382 Olympia, WA 98507
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| ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER | 1029 Puget Street NE, Olympia, WA 98506
OR please call (360) 943-1518 (Bus 62A/B, 66) |
Pantry Hours: Tuesday 9:15 am – 12:00 pm | Some emergency food. Bread products are available once per week |
| CAPITAL CHRISTIAN PEACE CENTER | 4443 Martin Way East , Olympia , WA 98516.
OR Phone: (360) 456-1140 for more information (Bus 62A/B, 65) |
Monday – Wednesday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Food pantry |
| ST ANDREWS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | 540 School St SE Lacey, WA 98503
OR 360-491-2030 (Bus 62A/B, 66) |
Every 4th Saturday from 11 AM–1 PM. | St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church is one of the few TCFB satellite food bank locations that is open on the weekend. convenient drive-up distribution |
| YWAM FAITH HARVEST HELPERS/TRUE GRACE CHURCH | 12643 Case Rd SW, Olympia WA 98512
OR (360) 339-4726 (Bus 12,13,66) |
Open to the public on Sundays 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Wednesdays 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | The food bank is located in the outer building in the parking lot of True Grace Church in Lacey, WA. |
| TURNING POINT CHURCH | 3525 Marvin Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Call Hank Thietje at 360-489-0378 (Bus 62A/B, 66) |
4th Thursday of each month from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. | Distributing food to the community. For more information go to the website and click “outreach” then “food bank’ for details |
| FOOD IS FREE OLYMPIA | N/A | N/A | You can request food assistance or offer food on this popular Facebook group – follow link left |
| SOUTH PUGET SOUND FOOD PANTRY | 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512
(Buses 43 and 44) |
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Closed Aug. 28 to Sept. 22.) | FOR STUDENTS ONLY. The SPSCC Food Pantry offers free, fresh, and non-perishable food items, hygiene kits, and children’s books to SPSCC students. We recommend parking in lots A, B, or C. |
| 4THELOVEFOUNDATION | PO Box 741, Olympia, WA 98540
OR Email with questions: [email protected] |
N/A | Visit them to request food support and other services; |
| SOUPER SUNDAY – FREE FOOD FOR ALL | (address) | Hot soup: Tuesdays and Sundays. They announce availability at 4:00 and take requests until 5:30.
Free groceries announced once or twice per week. |
Hot meals and groceries |
| SALVATION ARMY MEALS | 1505 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 352-8596 ext 112 (Call for email for details) Turtle Mizell, director. 360-628-3726 [email protected] (Bus 62A/B, 66) |
Every day (except Sundays) including holidays, from 11a-12p & dinner is 5p-6p | They serve lunch and dinner |
| GABI’S KIDS | 4230 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Connect on Facebook: Text: 360.459.7721 Email: [email protected] (Bus62A/B, 66) |
Tuesday and Thursday all day | Free food boxes – Tuesday they have fresh/canned/frozen veggies, bread and proteins (hot dogs, beef, chicken, tofu).
We also have daily food bags at the door that people can just grab and go. |
| OLYMPIA UNION GOSPEL MISSION | 413 Franklin Street Northeast, Olympia, WA 98501
(most buses and Dash) Tel: 360-709-9725 |
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | Sat Brunch 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Sun 7:30 a.m. & 12 | Hot meals |
| ROSIE’S PLACE | Call (360) 943-0780
OR Connect on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CYS.oly/ |
This program helps people who are 12 to 24 years old. Rosie’s Place is open for you to come get food, grab hygiene supplies, or talk with youth advocates. They can provide you with nutritious food and to-go snacks, help you sign up for shower times, get you clean, warm clothing from our clothing closet, including access to laundry services, and hygiene supplies. | |
| SENIOR SERVICES FOR SOUTH SOUND | Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501
(all buses and Dash) |
lunches served Mondays -Fridays, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm. | Seniors only (60 or over Donations are requested, but if you cannot pay you can get the meal for free.) |
| SENIOR SERVICES FOR SOUTH SOUND | Lacey Senior Center 6757 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503
(Bus 62A/B, 66, 67) Contact: Virgil Clarkson |
lunches served Mondays -Fridays, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm. | Seniors only (60 or over Donations are requested, but if you cannot pay you can get the meal for free.) |
| SENIOR SERVICES FOR SOUTH SOUND | Tumwater Old Town Center, 215 North 2nd Ave SW Tumwater, WA 98512
(Bus 12,13, 68) |
Tumwater – lunches served Mondays -Fridays, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm. | Seniors only (60 or over Donations are requested, but if you cannot pay you can get the meal for free.) |
| SENIOR SERVICES FOR SOUTH SOUND | Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501
For more information contact Stephanie Penland at 360.586.6181 ext. 124 (all buses and Dash) |
every 3rd Friday of the month | The Thurston County Food Bank comes to the Olympia location for distribution. |