Thurston County Food Bank

Category: Food bank

Address: 220 Thurston Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

Phone: +13603528597

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 11AM–3PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 11AM–3PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 11AM–3PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Christina Marie Schurman Harrison

Aug 5, 2022

They are sweet and definitely take care of us in need of help

Adam

Jun 20, 2022

I've never experienced so many "snot rockets" when waiting in a line. The food available was ok. The main problem is keeping the clientele at bay until its their time to go through. Line up at least an hour to an hour and a half if you want to get in soon after they open. Extremely long line outside if you get there "on time".

Kitherine Vuella

Mar 7, 2022

A great resource when you need it. Food stamps don't always cut it unfortunately especially with the rising food costs. Used to volunteer here and donate through school, and now I come here when I go through rough patches. Thanks.

Harvey Huihui

Nov 17, 2021

Gives out a lot of food. Good enough to last either a week or a few days. Depends on how big of a eater u are and how well u can manage making meals. Also a variety of deserts. U Dont get to pick what deserts but most likely you'll enjoy what they have to offer. Excellent helpers

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Questions & Answers

Do they take food donations anytime?

Jon Saeger | Aug 12, 2022
K.R Scott | Aug 13, 2022

Yes they do. And do pickup as well

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Is the food bank only for Thurston County?

Tari Hedstrom | Aug 12, 2022
kristy 2019 saver | Aug 13, 2022

Nope it's not

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Do we need to sign up, in our to pick up?

Krystal Yokoi | Aug 12, 2022
Richard Lehman | Aug 13, 2022

The first visit then you just check-in

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What day is for babies.

Mitzi Walters | Aug 12, 2022
Amanda Ehart | Aug 13, 2022

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

Are you open today?

Amy Roth | Aug 12, 2022
Corbin Egeler | Aug 13, 2022

Negative... New years day. Monday is the next open day.

Are you in need of volunteers?

Teresa Fowlkes | Aug 12, 2022
Kari Samuel | Aug 13, 2022

Yes, they can always use more volunteers! There are opportunities to volunteer at both the downtown Olympia and Lacey sites, as well as at the warehouse in Tumwater, at pop-ups, etc. If you need more information, send an email to the volunteer coordinator (address on website).

When is the day for Thanksgiving boxes distribution for 2019

Patricia Osland | Aug 12, 2022
Patrice Marker | Aug 13, 2022

Thanksgiving basket will be given away at the Thurston County Food Bank on Monday November 25, 2019. Regular food bank hours.

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When are you doing the thanksgiving baskets?

Diane M. Counterman | Aug 12, 2022
Kelly Spinelli | Aug 13, 2022

Monday November 25th from 11 to 3

What if you have a Centralia Washington address but you live in Thurston county can you go to the food bank

Ricardo Martinez | Aug 12, 2022
James Sch | Aug 13, 2022

Yes you can I have a Tacoma address and I go

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Is the line really long on Wednesday for food collecting??

Suzette Anderson | Aug 12, 2022
Todd Thedell | Aug 13, 2022

It is typical for a weekday. On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday we reopen from 5-7pm. Last Wednesday is was net very crowded.

Que dias dam comidas

SUPER MAX | Aug 12, 2022
Paty Villicana | Aug 13, 2022

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. ,Monday Wednesday and Friday.

When is the baby days?

marcos flores | Aug 12, 2022
Margie Johnson | Aug 13, 2022

Tuesday

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What day is for seniors

Janet Blair | Aug 12, 2022
ESTHER LOUISE Moody-Bachtel | Aug 13, 2022

The first Tuesday of each month is for seniors.

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I don't have my license, and the website says drive thru only. Am I still able to visit the food bank and receive food?

Elizabeth Douglas | Aug 12, 2022
Ashathor92 | Aug 13, 2022

Yes but it help to have id

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Is the food bank open on President day

Jerry Carman | Aug 12, 2022
Kari Samuel | Aug 13, 2022

No, they are closed on all state holidays.

We've never been to the food bank. About how long does a first visit with food pick-up take on a Wednesday, mid-day?

Vanessa | Aug 12, 2022
Sarah Kellas | Aug 13, 2022

Its much faster now due to covid-19 than it ever has been in the past! Basically I just went for my first time with a friend yesterday and because it's drive up it took all of 10 minutes from the time I got in line until the time that we left. We didn't even get out of the car cuz that's the way they prefer it. Just have an ID or something that you like a piece of mail with your name and address on it at least. Good luck! it's totally worth it!

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do we still go inside to collect food? Or do you bring to the car?

A Google User | Aug 12, 2022
Cissy Davis | Aug 13, 2022

If your homeless or don't have a car you can walk up and get your food if you have a vehicle just get in line and you don't even have to get out of your car they will open your trunk and put all the food in for you

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when can I get food

Team 05 | Aug 12, 2022
Kelly Spinelli | Aug 13, 2022

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am until 3pm

I have to sign up for help or just introduce myself.

Yomin Madrigal | Aug 12, 2022
Shuga Greene (Roni) | Aug 13, 2022

You must have an ID for all people over 18 in your home. They also ask for the children.

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Is the Thurston county food bank open today, Monday Memorial day?

Tanya McRae | Aug 12, 2022
Terry Hodges | Aug 13, 2022

No

Is the food bank still open late on wednesdays?

Alysia Reeves | Aug 12, 2022
Jaclyn Reade (Lynnie) | Aug 13, 2022

I know they used to do the third Wednesday of the month where they opened up for a second time at night something like 4-6

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When do you pick up commodities

dave Loman | Aug 12, 2022
Echo Gorham | Aug 13, 2022

They are open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from about 9 or 10 to early afternoon. They will offer you commodities when you check in based on your account. It's best to go after everyone gets their ebt in the beginning of the month and either really early or mid day to avoid long lines. Takes about an hour for waiting, check in, and shopping.

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I have a lot of brown paper grocery bags. Do you take them?

Anita Howerton | Aug 12, 2022
April Dawn Hale | Aug 13, 2022

Bags and boxes go a long way! Please donate them.

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Are they giveing Christmas baskets,and when?

Harley Brown | Aug 12, 2022
Seana Living | Aug 13, 2022

They told me no Christmas baskets this year...why were they dishonest to me?

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Can I donate a frozen Turkey?

Annie Ridling | Aug 12, 2022
Leah Brown | Aug 13, 2022

Yes

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When is the food bank doing the turkey baskets?

Kristin Star | Aug 12, 2022
Sherry DeRossett | Aug 13, 2022

Monday 11/19 is the actual day. Open 11-3. Tuesday 11/20 to families doing Baby Day. Open 11-1. Wednesday 11/21 (day only) available while supplis last open 11-3. No service on Thursday or Friday due to the holiday.

Do they carry ready to feed soy baby formula?

David Payne | Aug 12, 2022
Will Le'Vering | Aug 13, 2022

Its a food bank not a store .you never know what you will get.

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Do they have any emergency food to give out when they are closed?

David Payne | Aug 12, 2022
david lindholm | Aug 13, 2022

I don't believe so. There are many satellite locations to help accommodate people on the days that the downtown location is closed. The times and locations are available online. Hope that helps.

Do they have emergency food when they are closed?

David Payne | Aug 12, 2022
Karen Dixon | Aug 13, 2022

If you qualify for commodities you could pick up that box on the off days which could hold you over until they open.

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Do they Deliver to House's

Todd Colby | Aug 12, 2022
Todd Thedell | Aug 13, 2022

Not that i know of. You could give than a call and ask them. They are very friendly.

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Do you supply any food to the Olympia Gospel Mission next door?

RED Barn | Aug 12, 2022
Daniel McPherson | Aug 13, 2022

Not yet. We are developing our bumper crops and focused on emergency sanctuary and safeplace needs this year.

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What Saturday is open in the afternoon? thanks

Maria De Lourdes Trujillo González | Aug 12, 2022
Donia Morgan | Aug 13, 2022

The food bank is open mon, wed,fri

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If I can't pick up my food can someone else do it for me ??

Ariana Abriam | Aug 12, 2022
Sharon Conboy | Aug 13, 2022

If you are a registered client of the food bank, yes, you may allow someone else to pick up your food. I believe you need to send a note with them. Also, the Food Bank has evening hours on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings each month. Those evenings they are open 5pm until 7pm.

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What are the hours for senior day at Thurston Co. Food Bank?

Gleda Longcor | Aug 12, 2022
Distracted by Life | Aug 13, 2022

Its mondays, wednesdays & fridays 11-3 and every 2nd and 4th wednesday also 5-7. Full visits are 15 per year partials are 10 and supplemental (just bread and pastries) are unlimited.

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what if any are the rules on picking goods up for a friend

jaclyn york | Aug 12, 2022
Benjamin Wright | Aug 13, 2022

If you and your friend call; supply them with their name and DOB (any other information they have in file they might need for confirmation) they should be able to set you up as an alternate/ caregiver so you can pick up food for them whenever they can not

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Do the local fire departments give out food baskets ?

Todd Nygard | Aug 12, 2022
Richard Lehman | Aug 13, 2022

Yes they do

What day is for working people?

Andee Vizena | Aug 12, 2022
Edie Stillwell | Aug 13, 2022

You can check their website fir all information.

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Which Weds in the evening is the food bank opened from 5p-7pm for those who work?

cedric Small | Aug 12, 2022
Grant Loop | Aug 13, 2022

Do they have a monthly calender showing their operating hours.

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Can you go more then once in a week

Mcfister Kutch | Aug 12, 2022
Kristi Harper | Aug 13, 2022

Yes you can go 12 a year

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