Get help
There's no form to fill out and no one will ask you to prove anything. Here's how to get free food from The Food Source Foundation — and further down, a directory of other free food resources around Olympia.
Please click the link below to see our current offerings. Also, please join our Facebook group for updates and community projects.
Community directory
A community-maintained list of pantries, hot meals, and food programs in and around Olympia. It isn't an official county directory — these are programs run by other organizations, and we keep the details as current as we can. Filter by city or type to find what's closest to you. Last updated August 2026 — suggest a change.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 6:00–7:00 PM
Downtown Olympia, next to the transit center
Our own program: free ready-to-eat meals for anyone, no ID and no questions asked. Current offerings are posted at soupersundayolympia.com.
Monday–Saturday: lunch 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, dinner 5:00–6:00 PM. Closed Sundays.
808 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Free hot meals downtown, just east of Plum. Open to anyone — no sign-up. The Salvation Army's Olympia meal program is served here.
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM; Saturday brunch 10:00–11:00 AM; Sunday 7:30 AM & 12:00 PM
413 Franklin St NE, Olympia, WA 98501 · 360.709.9725
Three free meals a day, including Sundays — the widest meal schedule in town. Open to anyone.
Saturdays 4:30 PM
Outside the Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Free vegetarian hot meal served outdoors to anyone — no ID, no sign-in. Contact olyfoodnotbombs@gmail.com.
Evening street outreach five nights a week, typically 6:30–8:30 PM — confirm current nights and location before going
Downtown Olympia — parking lot near State Ave & Washington St
All-volunteer street outreach handing out food and supplies. Schedule changes; check egyhop.org or their Facebook page.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30 AM–3:00 PM
220 Thurston Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98501 · 360.352.8597
Indoor grocery shopping and client services. 360.352.8597 reaches every Thurston County Food Bank location.
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM; 2nd & 4th Wednesday 5:00–6:30 PM
7027 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516 · 360.352.8597
Indoor grocery shopping, including an evening session. Evening hours have changed recently — call to confirm. Bus 62A.
Select Saturdays 11:00 AM–1:30 PM, roughly July through October
7027 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516 · 360.352.8597
Free fresh produce from gleaning, local gardens, and partner farms. Open dates are posted on the TCFB calendar and social media the Friday before.
Monday–Thursday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
929 Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502 · 360.786.5230
Indoor pickup — shelf-stable, pre-packed bags only.
Wednesdays 9:30–11:00 AM
1807 9th Ave SW, Olympia, WA · 360.357.3739
Outdoor drive-up or walk-up distribution.
4th Friday 12:00–2:00 PM
1601 North St SE, Olympia, WA · 360.357.3554
3rd Thursday 2:00–4:00 PM
7902 Steamboat Rd NW, Olympia, WA 98502 · 360.866.2111
Inside shopping.
3rd Friday 10:30–11:30 AM
222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501 · 360.586.6181 ext. 105
Monthly distribution for seniors — please call ahead.
Tuesdays 11:30 AM–5:30 PM; Wednesdays & Thursdays 11:30 AM–3:30 PM. Closed during school breaks.
2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512 — Building 27 · 360.596.5212
Open to students, staff, and community members. Park in Lot J or K. Buses 43, 44. Hours shift between quarters — check spscc.edu.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays 2:00–4:00 PM
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia, WA — Basic Needs Center (CAB 135) · 360.867.6137
Indoor shopping. Students preferred. Buses 41, 48.
Fridays 12:00–3:00 PM
520 Pear St SE, Olympia, WA 98501 · 360.918.7879
Inside shopping for young people ages 12–24, at the Community Youth Services engagement center.
Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; food bank on site Thursdays at 10:00 AM
4232 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503 · 360.456.3850
Shelf-stable, pre-packed emergency food — open to anyone in the community, not just veterans.
4th Saturday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
540 School St SE, Lacey, WA · 360.491.2030
4th Thursday 1:00–5:00 PM
3525 Marvin Rd NE, Lacey, WA · 360.489.0378
2nd & 4th Thursday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
940 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater, WA · 360.943.0795
1st & 3rd Saturday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
6820 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA · 360.358.2030
2nd Friday 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
215 N 2nd Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 · 360.754.4160
Monthly distribution for seniors.
3rd Wednesday 5:00–7:00 PM
1401 Lake Park Dr SW, Tumwater, WA · 360.786.1416
Last Tuesday of the month 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
6336 SW 128th Ave, Littlerock, WA · 360.943.4720
Inside shopping. Please call ahead to reserve.
Thursdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
204 Binghampton St, Rainier, WA 98576 · 360.446.2614
Inside choice shopping. Replaced the Valley Heart Assembly of God site.
3rd Thursday 4:00–6:00 PM
Shelton United Methodist Church, 1900 King St, Shelton, WA 98584 · 360.358.6105
Outdoor drive-up or walk-up. Services available in Spanish.
Wednesdays & Saturdays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
True Grace Church, 5615 30th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503 · 360.339.4726
Walk-up food bank in the outer building in the parking lot. Also a Thurston County Food Bank satellite on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00–2:45 PM
906 Bowker St SE, Lacey, WA 98503 · 360.491.0890
Free drop-in groceries, no application. First come, first served — one visit per household per month, Thurston County residents.
During Olympic Cards & Comics store hours
4230 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503 · 360.459.7721
Free food available inside the shop, plus a grab-and-go cart by the door with food bags and emergency supplies. Buses 62A/B, 66.
Monday–Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
4443 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516 · 360.456.1140
Food and other basic assistance.
Tuesdays 9:15 AM–12:00 PM
1029 N Puget St, Olympia, WA 98506 · 360.943.1518
Emergency food, open to the public. Bread products available once per week. Buses 62A/B, 66.
By arrangement — they aim to call within 24 hours to set a delivery day and time
Request assistance online or by phone — food is delivered · 360.705.0291
Food delivered to your door, usually several weeks' worth when available. Note any foods to avoid in your request.
By request — submit the form on their website; requests take 48–72 hours
PO Box 741, East Olympia, WA 98540 — request online
Food and other essential items on request. Email 4lovegiving@gmail.com.
Anytime
Online — Facebook group
Community Facebook group where neighbors request and offer free food.
Lunch served Monday–Friday, 11:45 AM–12:15 PM
222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501 · 360.586.6181
Open to anyone 60 or older — drop in, no reservation needed. A $4–$8 donation is suggested but never required.
Lunch served Monday–Friday, 11:45 AM–12:15 PM
6757 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503 · 360.586.6181
Open to anyone 60 or older — drop in, no reservation needed. A $4–$8 donation is suggested but never required.
Lunch served Monday–Friday, 11:45 AM–12:15 PM
215 N 2nd Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 · 360.586.6181
Open to anyone 60 or older — drop in, no reservation needed. A $4–$8 donation is suggested but never required.
Up to one meal per day; weekday meals delivered fresh, weekend and holiday meals frozen
Home delivery throughout Thurston County — call to arrange · 360.586.6181
Home-delivered meals for seniors. Donation requested, no set charge.
Applications open mid-April; benefits usable June 1–October 31
Apply online or by phone — use at participating farmers markets · 360.664.2168 option 2
$80 loaded on a card for fruit, vegetables, herbs, and honey. Age and income requirements apply and funding runs out — apply early.
Every school day
17 of 23 NTPS schools · 360.412.4446
Free breakfast and lunch for every enrolled student at 17 NTPS schools, no application needed. Families at the other schools can qualify through a Child Nutrition Application.
Office Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; garden applications typically open in January
2016 Elliott Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502 · 360.753.5522
Builds and stocks free backyard and community food gardens with workshops and ongoing support. Generally for households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Spanish-language service available.
Thursdays 9:30 AM–12:15 PM (drive-through — stay in your vehicle)
624 Crystal Springs Rd NW, Yelm, WA 98597 · 360.458.7000
Groceries, USDA commodities, and holiday food boxes for the Yelm and Rainier school districts and the Nisqually Reservation.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 2:00–5:00 PM
10140 US Highway 12, Rochester, WA 98579 · 360.273.6375
Free food bank with no eligibility restrictions. Spanish available when Spanish-speaking staff are present.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (drive-up); senior shut-in delivery Tuesdays
798 Sussex Ave W, Tenino, WA 98589 · 360.264.5505
“We will feed you if you are hungry regardless of what town, city, or county you reside in” — no ID or proof of residence. Also year-round food for school-age kids and pet food.
Call for current hours
1315 Sussex Ave E, Tenino, WA 98589 · 360.264.2740
Second Tenino-area food bank. Hours are not published — please call before going.
Common questions
No. The Food Source Foundation never asks for ID, income verification, or paperwork of any kind. If you need food, you qualify.
The Food Source Foundation serves free ready-to-eat meals in downtown Olympia, next to the transit center, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Just show up — there's nothing to sign and nothing to prove.
Current offerings are posted on our Souper Sunday site at soupersundayolympia.com, and we share updates and community projects in our Facebook group.
Yes. Many of the neighbors we serve are fully employed but priced out of groceries by rent, insurance, and bills. There are no income requirements and no judgment.
Yes. The directory on this page lists senior meal programs, student pantries at SPSCC and Evergreen, and youth services like Rosie's Place — filter by type to find them.