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 August 8 for our next pick-up!

13631

meals donated

24808

value of food donated

3561

dollars donated

80253

2026 ytd value of goods total

1427487

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

Our 2026 Schedule

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

Leads Meeting

Tumwater Warehouse

Aug. 08 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Green Bag Drop-Off

Tumwater Warehouse

Aug. 12 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

TCFP Board Meeting

Lacey Food Pantry

Sep. 14 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

TCFP Annual Board Meeting

Lacey Food Pantry

Sep. 28 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Leads Meeting

Tumwater Warehouse

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

Green Bag Drop-Off

Tumwater Warehouse

Oct. 12 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

TCFP Board Meeting

Lacey Food Pantry

Nov. 30 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Leads Meeting

Tumwater Warehouse

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

Green Bag Drop-Off

Tumwater Warehouse

Dec. 14 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

TCFP Board Meeting

Lacey Food Pantry

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