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RFP for Building Upgrade

The Thurston County Food Bank is soliciting bids for three separate equipment purchases. The three proposals we are looking for include:

  • a set of push-back racking
  • a cardboard bailer
  • new condensers for our freezer/cooler units

If you are interested in submitting a proposal for one of these equipment purchases, please send your contact information to director@thurstoncountyfoodbank.org. We will send you specifications via email. We plan to make a decision by October 14, 2022.

For Clients, News, Services, Uncategorized, Volunteer

Mask Use Update

Based on Thurston County’s current COVID transmission risk, masks are no longer required. However, the Thurston County Food Bank STRONGLY RECOMMENDS and ENCOURAGES that you wear a mask while volunteering or visiting our service locations. Let’s help keep our community healthy! Thank You!

Basándose en el riesgo actual de transmisión de COVID en el condado de Thurston, las máscaras ya no son obligatorias. Sin embargo, el Banco de Comida de Thurston County RECOMIENDA y ALIENTA ENCARECIDAMENTE que lleve una mascarilla mientras usted esta de voluntario o visitando nuestro establecimiento. ¡Ayudemos a mantener la salud de nuestra comunidad! ¡Muchas gracias!

For Clients, News, Service Change Alert, Services, Uncategorized

Lacey’s Food Pantry expanded service hours!

IMPORTANT SERVICE CHANGE! Lacey’s Food Pantry has expanded food distribution/client services hours! These are permanent changes and only apply to our Lacey’s Food Pantry at 7027 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516:

• Starting this Wednesday, July 13, food distribution will be offered every 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 4:00–6:00 pm.

• Tuesday and Thursday service has been extended, running from 10:00 am–2:00 pm.

For Clients, News, Services, Summer Lunch, Uncategorized

SUMMER LUNCH is HERE!

TCFB’s Summer Lunch Program will be up and running on Tuesday July 5th!! FREE lunches for children ages 1–18 will be offered at the following sites and times, from July 5 – August 31:

Courtside Apartments, from 11:30–11:45 am
515 Courtside St, Olympia 98502
(By the park/pool house)

Deschutes Cove, from 12:05–12:20 pm
7201 Henderson Blvd, Olympia 98501
(By the park; meals must be eaten on site)

College Glen, from 12:35–12:50 pm
4870 55th Ln SE, Lacey 98503
(By the park & front offices; meals must be eaten on site)

Rainier Vista Mobile Home Park, from 1:05–1:20 pm
8530 Steilacoom Rd SE, Lacey 98513
(By the mailboxes)

We will have ‘Free Lunch Theme Days’!
• Monday: Double Sticker Day • Tuesday: Pizza Day • Wednesday: Fruits and Veggies • Thursday: Treats and Sweets • Friday: Weekend Goodies