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Thurston County Food Bank

Thurston County Food Bank

Olympia, WA
Tax ID23-7297837

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About this organization

Revenue

$9,045,788

Expenses

$8,891,114

Mission

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK TO END HUNGER WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

About

FOOD BANK BASICS THE THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK'S MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE HUNGER IN THURSTON COUNTY. THE FOOD BANK IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MADE UP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS. OUR SERVICE AREA INCLUDES THE URBAN CORE AND GROWTH AREAS AROUND LACEY, OLYMPIA, AND TUMWATER. TCFB WORKS WITH THE RURAL FOOD BANKS IN ROCHESTER. COLLABORATIONS INCLUDE ACTING AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACCESSING FOOD THROUGH FOOD LIFELINE AND NORTHWEST HARVEST AND FEDERAL COMMODITIES. THE THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK SERVES 16,525 FAMILIES ANNUALLY. FAMILIES INCLUDE 57,251 INDIVIDUALS, HALF OF WHICH ARE CHILDREN. LAST YEAR THE NUMBER OF VISITS INCREASED 10 PERCENT TO 365,005 VISITS ANNUALLY. THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 6.7 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD. OUR BASIC FOOD SERVICE INCLUDES BASIC FOOD BAGS, BABY FOOD AND FORMULA, FOOD FOR SPECIAL DIETS, AND FOOD BAGS FOR THOSE WITHOUT COOKING FACILITIES. WE ALSO DISTRIBUTE USDA FOODS THROUGH TWO SEPARATE PROGRAMS, ONE OF WHICH TARGETS SENIORS. OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDE MANY BEST PRACTICES. "FORKS" (FOR KIDS), A BACKPACK MEAL PROGRAM IS ONE EXAMPLE. STAFF ASSISTS CLIENTS IN ACCESSING ADDITIONAL SERVICES BY PROVIDING BASIC INFORMATION AND APPROPRIATE REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES. THE FOOD BANK IS OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY OF EACH WEEK FROM 11 TO 3 PM. WE ARE OPEN THE FIRST TUESDAY FROM 11 TO 1 FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH FOR FAMILIES WITH INFANTS AND ARE OPEN FROM 5 TO 7 ON THE SCOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH. SPANISH SPEAKING STAFF ARE AVAILABLE DURING BUSINESS HOURS TO ASSIST THOSE LEARNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE. WE OPERATE 23 SATELLITE/MOBILE FOOD BANKS AS PART OF A COLLABORATION EFFORT WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS AND THE FAITH COMMUNITY. THE HOURS AND DAYS OF OPERATION VARY AND COMPLEMENT THOSE OF OUR MAIN LOCATION TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY ACCESS. OUR MOBILE FOOD BANK PROVIDES DELIVERY TO LOW-INCOME SENIOR HOUSING AREAS TO IMPROVE ACCESS FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY OR TRANSPORTATION. SEVERAL PROGRAM FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND IMPROVING THEIR NUTRITIONAL STATUS WITH A FOCUS ON SUPPORTING THEIR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. THE FOOD BANK RELIES ON COMMUNITY SUPPORT. IN-KIND DONATIONS OF FOOD AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT ARE THE CORE OF OUR ANNUAL BUDGET. COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVES KEEP THE SHELVES STOCKED AND VOLUNTEERS KEEP THE DOORS OPEN.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “It is the mission of the thurston county food bank to end hunger within our community”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “It is the mission of the thurston county food bank to end hunger within our community.”.

  • The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 220 THURSTON AVE NE, OLYMPIA, WA, 98501 in the filing.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 37 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $154,674.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 15 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1972.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $1,255,117 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $22,386 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.