Sharing
Food.
Building
Community.

Helping Made Simple.

At the Thurston County Food Project, our mission is to build a stronger, more connected community by making it easy for neighbors to help neighbors. Through our simple, sustainable food collection model, we empower individuals to take an active role in fighting hunger and supporting local food banks. Our vision is a community where no one goes hungry, and where generosity and collaboration create a lasting impact. By working together, we can ensure that everyone in Thurston County has access to the nutritious food they need.

This Month's Pickup

We hope you will join us June 14th for our next pick-up!

16436

meals donated

26693

worth of food donated

3220

dollars donated

47312

2025 ytd financial total

1135265

all time total

A Simple System That Really Works

Every two months, on the second Saturday of every even-numbered month, our Neighborhood Coordinators collect bags of healthy, non-perishable food left outside by generous neighbors. In return, they leave an empty green bag for the next collection and deliver all donations to local food banks. It’s a simple way to make a big difference!

Fight hunger in your own backyard

Upcoming Services & Schedule

Apr. 12 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday Pickup

May. 04 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2025 Thurston County Hunger Walk Donate Here!

May. 05 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Humble Cow Ice Cream Fundraiser 2480 Marvin Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516

May. 27 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Leads Meeting - Tumwater Warehouse

Jun. 14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday Pickup

Jun. 16 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Board Meeting - Lacey Food Bank

Aug. 09 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday Pickup

Oct. 11 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday Pickup

Dec. 13 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday Pickup

Food Bank Needs

  • Non-perishable anything
  • Easy-carry school-bag snacks
  • Cereal bars
  • Soups
  • Canned Meat
  • Canned or fresh fruit
  • Cooking Oil
  • Canned Tuna
  • Canned Beans
  • Dried Beans
  • Canned or fresh vegetables
  • Masa
  • Oats
  • Rice
  • Stewed tomatoes
  • Fruit Cocktail
  • Side Dishes
  • Soy Milk
  • Canned Milk
  • Tomato sauce
  • Baby food
  • Pasta
  • Dried fruit
  • Diapers
  • Baby wipes
  • Soap