The Church WILL give away Christmas baskets on December 22.
Then – The Church food bank will close from December 23 until January 5 for repairs and improvements.
Change – First baptist Church of Lacey
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December 2020 Drive Up Locations
Please Note: We will be closed December 25 and 31.
We worked with these organizations to create these drive-up/walk up events near you.
- Free food, all households welcome
- Please stay in your vehicle
- People arriving on foot will be served
- Keep 6′ of space between others at all times
December 2020 Drive Up Locations and Times
| Description | Who For | Where | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-02-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Mountain View Church Drive Up | Open to all | 940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA | 12-03-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-1pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-04-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-07-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up - Other Bank | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-09-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Saint Martin’s Drive Up | Open to all | St Martin's University Lacey, WA Base of the grand staircase. | 12-10-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-1pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-11-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-14-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-16-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Mountain View Church Drive Up | Open to all | 940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA | 12-17-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-1pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-18-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-21-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| Saint Martin’s Drive Up | Open to all | St Martin's University Lacey, WA Base of the grand staircase. | 12-22-2020 (Tuesday) | 10am-1pm |
| Rainier Emergency Food Center | Open to all | 11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA 98576 | 12-23-2020 (Wednesday) | 9:30am-12 |
| Holiday - Closed for Service | Closed | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-25-2020 (Friday) | |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-28-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| Mountain View Church Drive Up | Open to all | 940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA | 12-29-2020 (Tuesday) | 10am-1pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 12-30-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded under the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious food for a better diet. To find out more, contact the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services at 1-877-501-2233.
You Are Invited to Give Local 2020!
Hosted by the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
Over the next two weeks, everyone who loves the South Puget Sound can support their favorite local causes by donating to one or more participating nonprofits.
Join Thurston County Food Bank for Give Local 2020, November 9–20.
Thurston County Food Bank | 360.352.8597 ext 203 | development@thurstoncountyfoodbank.org
CHANGES – Veterans Day- Wednesday Nov. 11 and Rainier
Closed Wednesday November 11
The Food Bank will be closed all day Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
Rainier Distribution Changes
We will not be distributing in Rainier on Veterans Day November 11.
We will distribute CSFP boxes in Rainier on Wednesday November 18 from 9:30 to Noon. CSFP is all we will distribute on the 18th.
November 2020 Drive Up Locations
Please Note: We will be closed November 11, 26, and 27
We worked with these organizations to create these drive-up/walk up events near you.
- Free food, all households welcome
- Please stay in your vehicle
- People arriving on foot will be served
- Keep 6′ of space between others at all times
November 2020 Drive Up Locations and Times
| Description | Who For | Where | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-02-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-04-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Mountain View Church Drive Up | Open to all | 940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA | 11-05-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-1pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-06-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up - Other Bank | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-09-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| Holiday - Closed for Service | Closed | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-11-2020 (Thursday) | Closed |
| Saint Martin’s Drive Up | Open to all | St Martin's University Lacey, WA Base of the grand staircase. | 11-12-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-1pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-13-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-16-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-18-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Mountain View Church Drive Up | Open to all | 940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA | 11-19-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-1pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-20-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up - Thanksgiving Theme | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-23-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| Saint Martin’s Drive Up - Thanksgiving Theme | Open to all | St Martin's University Lacey, WA Base of the grand staircase. | 11-24-2020 (Tuesday) | 10am-1pm |
| Rainier Emergency Food Center | Open to all | 11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA 98576 | 11-25-2020 (Wednesday) | 9:30am-12 |
| CSC Drive Up - Thanksgiving Theme | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-25-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Holiday - Closed for Service | Closed | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-26-2020 (Thursday) | Closed |
| Holiday - Closed for Service | Closed | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-27-2020 (Friday) | Closed |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 11-30-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded under the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious food for a better diet. To find out more, contact the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services at 1-877-501-2233.
October 2020 Drive Up Locations and Times
We worked with these organizations to create these drive-up/walk up events near you.
- Free food, all households welcome
- Please stay in your vehicle
- People arriving on foot will be served
- Keep 6′ of space between others at all times
October 2020 Drive Up Locations and Times
| Description | Who For | Where | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Martin’s Drive Up | Open to all | St Martin's University Lacey, WA Base of the grand staircase. | 10-01-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-02-2020 (Friday) | 11am - 3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-05-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-07-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Mountain View Church Drive Up | Open to all | 940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA | 10-08-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-09-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-12-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up - Other Bank | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-14-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Rainier Emergency Food Center | Open to all | 11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA 98576 | 10-14-2020 (Wednesday) | 9:30am-12 |
| Saint Martin’s Drive Up | Open to all | St Martin's University Lacey, WA Base of the grand staircase. | 10-15-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-Noon (PM session cancelled because of poor air quality) |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-16-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-19-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-21-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Mountain View Church Drive Up | Open to all | 940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA | 10-22-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-23-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-26-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| Rainier Emergency Food Center | Open to all | 11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA 98576 | 10-28-2020 (Wednesday) | 9:30am-12 |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-28-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Saint Martin’s Drive Up | Open to all | St Martin's University Lacey, WA Base of the grand staircase. | 10-29-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-Noon (PM session cancelled because of poor air quality) |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 10-30-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded under the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious food for a better diet. To find out more, contact the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services at 1-877-501-2233.
Bad Air Changes
September 16 -Two Drive Up Events Changed
Rainier Postponed
Due to extreme smoke in the area, we are cancelling the ‘make-up’ distribution in Rainier , Wednesday, September 16.
The regularly scheduled distribution in Rainier on the fourth Wednesday of the month (Sept 23) will occur as usual from 9:30–noon at 11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA 98576.
Hidden Creek Cancelled
Also cancelled Sept. 16: Hidden Creek Church Satellite Food Bank, 10:00AM–2:00PM at 1807 9th Ave SW Olympia, WA 98502.
September 17 – Pop- Up Distribution Time Change
St. Martin’s Pop-Up Distribution Times Shortened
We will be distributing food at St. Martin’s in Lacey
Thursday, Sept. 17 from 10AM – 12PM.
Afternoon distribution has been cancelled.
Full distribution will be available Friday, Sept. 18 at the Downtown Olympia location (220 Thurston Ave. NE 98501) from 11AM – 3PM. Drive-Up and Walk-Up distribution will be available to everybody.
We will be in Rainier Sept 16
The Thurston County Food Bank will be doing a ‘make-up’ distribution in Rainier on Wednesday, Sept 16 from 9:30–12:00 at 11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA 98576
We were unable to distribute in Rainier on the 9th due to equipment failure. Our regularly scheduled distribution on the fourth Wednesday of the month (Sept 23) will occur as usual.
Food Rescue Donation Guide
This document from the Washington State Department of Health describes how to safely donate food .
September 2020 Drive Up Locations and Times
We worked with these organizations to create these drive-up/walk up events near you.
- Free food, all households welcome
- Please stay in your vehicle
- People arriving on foot will be served
- Keep 6′ of space between others at all times
September 2020 Drive Up Locations and Times
| Description | Who For | Where | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-02-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am - 3pm |
| Rainier Emergency Food Center | Open to all | 11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA 98576 | 09-02-2020 (Wednesday) | 9:30am-12 |
| Saint Martin’s Drive Up | Open to all | St Martin's University Lacey, WA Base of the grand staircase. | 09-03-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-04-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| TCFB Closed - HOLIDAY | CLOSED | 09-07-2020 | ||
| CSC Drive Up - Other Bank | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-09-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Mountain View Church Drive Up | Open to all | 940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA | 09-10-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-11-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-14-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-16-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Rainier Emergency Food Center | CANCELLED because of bad air situation | 11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA 98576 | 09-16-2020 (Wednesday) | 9:30am-12 |
| Saint Martin’s Drive Up | Open to all | St Martin's University Lacey, WA Base of the grand staircase. | 09-17-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-Noon (PM session cancelled because of poor air quality) |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-18-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-21-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up - COVID 19 Other Bank | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-23-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
| Mountain View Church Drive Up | Open to all | 940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA | 09-24-2020 (Thursday) | 10am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-25-2020 (Friday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-28-2020 (Monday) | 11am-3pm |
| CSC Drive Up | Open to all | 220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 98501 | 09-30-2020 (Wednesday) | 11am-3pm |
