Provides shelf stable foods, meat, eggs, dairy and fresh produce, baby items (such as baby food, milk, diapers) and household goods to those in need. Location also has Pet food bank.   Hygiene products and household items are available, as donations allow. Home delivery service provides groceries once a week in the following cities: Tacoma, University Place, Parkland, Spanaway, Lakewood, Puyallup, Fife, Federal Way, Algona, and Pacific.

Provides non-cash housing and other assistance for those who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical or mental incapacity. Housing and Essential Needs grant funds: - Can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. - Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, and security deposit. - Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage and utility deposits. Essential Needs: Assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates.

Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs.  Provides the following for individuals approved by DSHS: Transportation Assistance (gas card or bus pass), Essential Needs (hygienic and cleaning supplies once per month), Ongoing Rent/Utility Assistance (most housing situations qualify), Limited Rental/Utility Assistance (as funds are available), Limited Move in Cost Assistance (as funds are available), Housing Search Assistance for those experiencing homelessness, Employment Counseling. Payments are processed to landlords and/or utility companies on behalf of program participants. HEN can only guarantee monthly payments 90 days at a time.

Offers non-food items to those in need. Includes things like shampoo, conditioner, laundry soap, dish soap, body soap, menstrual products, diapers and basic toiletries. Items will be distributed based on household size and current inventory. Distribution is the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Olympia Food Pantry (11am-3pm). Lacey Food Pantry distribution is on the 2nd Tuesday and Thursday of the month (10am-2pm), and the 2nd Wednesday (4pm-6pm). Partial Other Bank visits, which exclusively include menstrual support, diapers, and bladder control, may be done once each week at either the Olympia or Lacey Food Pantry sites during normal hours.

Housing Grant Funds: grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs: assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.

If you are a family with children or an adult over age 60 and live on a limited income, you may qualify for assistance with household cleaning supplies and personal hygiene supplies.. The Household Essentials Program is open two days a month to distribute items such as laundry soap, shampoo, toothpaste and more. Please stop by for program income guidelines and application.

Provides basic needs essentials for anyone struggling to meet their needs, including food items, hygiene/toiletries, basic household cleaning supplies, baby items, health/safety items, and homeless care kits. Hygiene/Toiletry items may include feminine hygiene, soap, shampoo & conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, toilet paper, etc. Basic Household Cleaning Supplies may include dish/laundry soap, fabric softener, multi-purpose cleaner, etc. Baby Items may include diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, ointment, etc. Homeless Care Kits may include travel-size hygiene, hand warmers, socks, warm clothing/coats, water bottles, wipes/hand sanitizer, toilet paper, sleeping bags, backpacks, etc. Supplies are only available during walk-in outreach days.

Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs.  Provides the following for individuals approved by DSHS: Transportation Assistance (gas card or bus pass), Essential Needs (hygienic and cleaning supplies once per month), Ongoing Rent/Utility Assistance (most housing situations qualify), Limited Rental/Utility Assistance (as funds are available), Limited Move in Cost Assistance (as funds are available), Housing Search Assistance for those experiencing homelessness, Employment Counseling. Payments are processed to landlords and/or utility companies on behalf of program participants. HEN can only guarantee monthly payments 90 days at a time.

Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs.  Provides the following for individuals approved by DSHS:  Transportation Assistance (gas card or bus pass)  Essential Needs (hygienic and cleaning supplies once per month)  Ongoing Rent/Utility Assistance (most housing situations qualify)  Limited Rental/Utility Assistance (as funds are available)  Limited Move in Cost Assistance (as funds are available)  Housing Search Assistance for those experiencing homelessness  Employment Counseling   Payments are processed to landlords and/or utility companies on behalf of program participants. HEN can only guarantee monthly payments 90 days at a time.

Provides shelf-stable foods, clothing, and toiletries. Also provides access to laundry through $10 laundry gift cards (redeemable at All-Star Laundromat), detergent, and dryer sheets.

Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs.  Provides the following for individuals approved by DSHS:  Transportation Assistance (gas card or bus pass)  Essential Needs (hygienic and cleaning supplies once per month)  Ongoing Rent/Utility Assistance (most housing situations qualify)  Limited Rental/Utility Assistance (as funds are available)  Limited Move in Cost Assistance (as funds are available)  Housing Search Assistance for those experiencing homelessness  Employment Counseling   Payments are processed to landlords and/or utility companies on behalf of program participants. HEN can only guarantee monthly payments 90 days at a time.

Provides free community meals for individuals of all ages who are in need. Also offers free non-food items, such as toiletries, paper products, feminine products, cleaning supplies, laundry soap, diapers, etc.

Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs.  Provides the following for individuals approved by DSHS:  Transportation Assistance (gas card or bus pass)  Essential Needs (hygienic and cleaning supplies once per month)  Ongoing Rent/Utility Assistance (most housing situations qualify)  Limited Rental/Utility Assistance (as funds are available)  Limited Move in Cost Assistance (as funds are available)  Housing Search Assistance for those experiencing homelessness  Employment Counseling   Payments are processed to landlords and/or utility companies on behalf of program participants. HEN can only guarantee monthly payments 90 days at a time.

Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs.  Provides the following for individuals approved by DSHS: Transportation Assistance (gas card or bus pass), Essential Needs (hygienic and cleaning supplies once per month), Ongoing Rent/Utility Assistance (most housing situations qualify), Limited Rental/Utility Assistance (as funds are available), Limited Move in Cost Assistance (as funds are available), Housing Search Assistance for those experiencing homelessness, Employment Counseling. Payments are processed to landlords and/or utility companies on behalf of program participants. HEN can only guarantee monthly payments 90 days at a time.

The HEN program provides essential household needs that cannot be purchased with food stamps to qualified individuals. The items are distributed at the Everett Gospel Mission. Eligibility for the HEN program is determined by DSHS. If a client is eligible for HEN, they will be notified by DSHS. Not everyone who is deemed eligible will receive assistance. Qualified individuals are able to take with them household cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, and transportation assistance. These products can be picked up once a month or every other month (depends on funding).

Provides some rental assistance and essential needs (hygiene products, household cleaning products, transportation support) to individuals who are disabled and unable to work for over 90 days. Clients must determine eligibility through DSHS first.

Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs.  Provides the following for individuals approved by DSHS:  Transportation Assistance (gas card or bus pass)  Essential Needs (hygienic and cleaning supplies once per month)  Ongoing Rent/Utility Assistance (most housing situations qualify)  Limited Rental/Utility Assistance (as funds are available)  Limited Move in Cost Assistance (as funds are available)  Housing Search Assistance for those experiencing homelessness  Employment Counseling   Payments are processed to landlords and/or utility companies on behalf of program participants. HEN can only guarantee monthly payments 90 days at a time.

Provides food to residents in Thurston County from many locations. Visitors get two full visits per month, and a supplemental visit once per week. Full visits provide fresh produce, bread/bakery items, deli and dairy items, frozen foods, canned and dry items and bonus items if available. Supplemental visits provide fresh produce, bread/bakery items, deli items, dairy items and bonus items if available. Clients may also get newborn bags and baby supplies, and birthday bags for children 12 and younger. The main Olympia and Lacey food banks also serve as Other banks, provide pet food,

Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) may provide non-cash housing and other assistance for recipients of DSHS Medical Care Services (MCS).  Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness.  Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits.  Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits.  Essential Needs Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes.  Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates.  All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.