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Home delivery for seniors 60+ AND those with a legal disability

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The Thurston County Food Bank offers a limited home delivery program in an effort to protect the most vulnerable within our community from the spread of COVID-19.

We will do our best to deliver food to your home one time a month if:

  • You are over the age of 60, OR
  • You have a legal disability
  • AND you physically live at a Lacey/Olympia/Tumwater address

The delivery counts as a regular full visit to the Food Bank.

Go to the Home Delivery Request Form to sign up.

Questions? Please contact our CSFP Manager. (360) 352-8597 x206.

Email Us Questions about Home Delivery
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2021 Visit Structure update

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I’m certain we speak for everybody when we heave a giant sigh as we change the calendars to 2021! In the New Year, we are updating Thurston County Food Bank’s visit structure.

As you may be aware, when COVID first struck, we changed not only our distribution model, but visit structure. We changed the visits from set counts and defined visits – to “unlimited” visits in the pre-bagged/boxed model. This was done in response to COVID – and all that the pandemic brought.

Beginning January 4, 2021, the visit structure will change to a maximum visit of
1 VISIT PER WEEK – PER HOUSEHOLD.

We will continue to operate distributing pre-bagged/boxed foods using our drive-up distribution models(as well as walk-up at our Client Service Center for those without vehicles, on foot or taking busses). It should be also noted, Thurston County Food Bank continues to need volunteers at all locations as we enter 2021. Through everything our Community has been through this past year, we are grateful for the phenomenal people we have around us – supporting each other through these difficult times.

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January 2021 Drive Up Locations

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Please Note: We will be closed January 18.

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

January 2021 Drive Up Locations and Times

DescriptionWho ForWhereDateTime
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850101-04-2021
(Monday)		11am-3pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850101-06-2021
(Wednesday)		11am-3pm
Saint Martin’s Drive UpOpen to allSt Martin's University Lacey, WA
Base of the grand staircase.		01-07-2021
(Thursday)		10am-1pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850101-08-2021
(Friday)		11am-3pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850101-11-2021
(Monday)		11am-3pm
CSC Drive Up -
Other Bank		Open to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850101-13-2021
(Wednesday)		11am-3pm
Rainier Emergency Food CenterOpen to all11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA 9857601-13-2021
(Wednesday)		9:30am-12
Mountain View Church Drive UpOpen to all940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA01-14-2021
(Thursday)		10am-1pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850101-15-2021
(Friday)		11am-3pm
Holiday -Closed for ServiceHoliday -Closed for Service01-18-2021
(Monday)		11am-3pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850101-20-2021
(Wednesday)		11am-3pm
Saint Martin’s Drive UpOpen to allSt Martin's University Lacey, WA
Base of the grand staircase.		01-21-2021
(Thursday)		10am-1pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850101-25-2021
(Monday)		11am-3pm
Rainier Emergency Food CenterOpen to all11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA 9857601-27-2021
(Wednesday)		9:30am-12
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850101-27-2021
(Wednesday)		11am-3pm
Mountain View Church Drive UpOpen to all940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA01-28-2021
(Thursday)		10am-1pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850101-29-2021
(Friday)		11am-3pm
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Holiday Closures

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It has been a whirlwind of a year!

The staff at the Thurston County Food Bank would like to wish you all a peaceful, health-filled and restorative Holiday!

Thank you for ALL the support we have received – donations, volunteers, and encouraging words — they have kept us strong and going.

Friendly Reminder: we will be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

CLOSED:
December 24 & 25 (Thursday & Friday)
December 31 & January 1 (Thursday & Friday)

We are excited to turn the calendars and start a clean, brand-spankin’ new year with you all by our sides!

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December 2020 Drive Up Locations

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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

DescriptionWho ForWhereDateTime
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-02-2020
(Wednesday)		11am-3pm
Mountain View Church Drive UpOpen to all940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA12-03-2020
(Thursday)		10am-1pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-04-2020
(Friday)		11am-3pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-07-2020
(Monday)		11am-3pm
CSC Drive Up - Other BankOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-09-2020
(Wednesday)		11am-3pm
Saint Martin’s Drive UpOpen to allSt Martin's University Lacey, WA
Base of the grand staircase.		12-10-2020
(Thursday)		10am-1pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-11-2020
(Friday)		11am-3pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-14-2020
(Monday)		11am-3pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-16-2020
(Wednesday)		11am-3pm
Mountain View Church Drive UpOpen to all940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA12-17-2020
(Thursday)		10am-1pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-18-2020
(Friday)		11am-3pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-21-2020
(Monday)		11am-3pm
Saint Martin’s Drive UpOpen to allSt Martin's University Lacey, WA
Base of the grand staircase.		12-22-2020
(Tuesday)		10am-1pm
Rainier Emergency Food CenterOpen to all11318 Vail Cut Off Rd SE, Rainier, WA 9857612-23-2020
(Wednesday)		9:30am-12
Holiday - Closed for ServiceClosed220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-25-2020
(Friday)
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-23-2020
(Wednesday)		11am-3pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-28-2020
(Monday)		11am-3pm
Mountain View Church Drive UpOpen to all940 Israel Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA12-29-2020
(Tuesday)		10am-1pm
CSC Drive UpOpen to all220 Thurston Ave Olympia, WA 9850112-30-2020
(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.

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Thanksgiving Closures

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Thurston County Food Bank will be closed Thursday and Friday (11/26, 11/27) this week to reflect and rest.

This has been quite a year!

And, through it all, we have so much to be thankful for. To begin with, through all the trials of 2020, we have witnessed firsthand the generosity and kindness of our community coming together to support and care for one another.

What an astounding place this is!!

We hope you and your loved ones are able to enjoy the next several days as you reflect on those around you and all the things you are thankful for.

Wishing you and those close a healthy and safe Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving Food Box Distribution – St. MArtin’s University

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Tuesday, 11/24, the Thurston County Food Bank in partnership with St. Martin’s University will be distributing Thanksgiving Boxes. This will be drive-up with minimal contact.

Please follow the directions below, stay in your vehicle, and friendly volunteers will load the food for you!

Distribution will begin at 10am and finish either with
the last in line at 1pm — or — while supplies last.

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Details on Thanksgiving Food Distribution

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We are very excited to be able to continue this long-standing service to our community!!

Food will be distributed Monday (11/23) and Wednesday (11/25) from the Downtown Olympia location.

Distribution will begin just around 10am and finish when the last in line at 3pm is served.

We would like to share a few important details for you to keep in mind as you plan to pick up food next week at our Downtown Olympia Location:

220 Thurston Ave. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
(Please refer to the map below. Follow the arrows
down Washington – Market – and Franklin)

For Community Members in Vehicles:

  • This is a very popular event. We expect a large turn-out, especially with the latest COVID restrictions on Thanksgiving gathering sizes. Please be prepared to wait in line…
  • Please make sure your vehicle has gas in it! 🚗
  • There are no public restrooms at the Food Bank, please plan accordingly.
  • Please wait in you vehicle. Volunteers will collect your information from outside, and load your vehicle for you.
  • Please be patient with our volunteers … they are all community members (just like you) giving their time, and are joyfully taking on the cold rain, to help their community. 💕
  • Please bring a photo ID for yourself. If you are picking up for any other person, please have their ID with a note giving permission to pick up for them — or a snapshot/text/email of their ID from them works equally well.
  • We will close the line at 3pm.
    • All Community Members in line at that time will be served.

For Community Members on Foot:

  • If you are on foot, please line up along Thurston Ave…
  • Wear face coverings
  • Please stay vigilant about 6ft. safe distancing.
  • Please be dressed for Washington weather (rain, sun, wind, etc)
  • There are no public restrooms at the Food Bank -Please plan accordingly.
  • Please be patient with our volunteers … they are all community members (just like you) giving their time, and are joyfully taking on the cold rain, to help their community
  • Pease bring a photo ID for yourself.
  • We will close the line at 3pm.
    • All Community Members in line at that time will be served

LIMIT ONE (1) HOLIDAY MEAL/VISIT PER HOUSHOLD

🧡👍🧡 If you would like to help or volunteer, please email Allison at gleaning@thurstoncountyfoodbank.org 🧡👍🧡

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Thanksgiving Meals

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We have so much to be thankful for!
We’ve been receiving many questions regarding Thanksgiving food distribution as well as volunteering.

Here are more details for you:

DISTRIBUTION:

We will be distributing pre-built holiday food boxes and a meat option* — IN ADDITION to our regular distribution of pre-build boxes/bags — on Monday (11/23) and Wednesday (11/25) at our Downtown, Olympia Food Pantry, location (220 Thurston Ave. NE, 98516).

This will be drive-up as well as walk-up distribution.

We will be distributing food from 11am – 3pm (last in line) on those two days from the Downtown location.

We, in partnership with St. Martin’s University, will be distributing the same pre-built boxes/bags and meat options* on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving (11/24). |

Distribution will take place in front of the Grand Staircase at St. Martin’s in Lacey (5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey 98503).

This will be drive-up distribution.

Food will be distributed from 10am – 1pm (last in line) on that Tuesday at St. Martin’s.

* Limit ONE (1) Holiday Box and Turkey (or Chicken) per Household (depending on size) while supplies last

VOLUNTEERING:

In light of COVID, we will not be hosting the giant community Box-Build – we have historically enjoyed the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
We have limited spaces for small groups to help as distribution volunteers the week of Thanksgiving. There are also limited opportunities at our warehouse for individuals and groups to help.

If you’d like more information on volunteering,
please contact Allison Zusi:
gleaning@thurstoncountyfoodbank.org -or- (360)754-5703 x105

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