Thurston County
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Local offices in Thurston County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Olympia Community Services Office
6860 Capitol Boulevard SE, Tumwater, WA 98501
Help here
- Cash and food benefitsApply for or manage cash and food benefits and submit required documents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Thurston County
1206 12th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about affordable housing, rental assistance, and other housing options.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hatc.org
Human services · County office
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
412 Lilly Road NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Help here
- Public health and social servicesGet public health information and help with county social services, including housing and disability support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thurstoncountywa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Thurston County Superior Court Law Library
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Building 2, Olympia, WA 98502
Help here
- Legal research and self-help resourcesFind legal research materials and court self-help resources; library staff cannot give legal advice.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thurstoncountywa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lmtaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Thurston County Veterans' Assistance Program
412 Lilly Road NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Help here
- Veterans' emergency assistanceEligible veterans and family members can ask for help with urgent rent, utility, food, or funeral costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thurstoncountywa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Thurston County Emergency Management
9521 Tilley Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind local emergency information, preparedness help, and alerts for hazards in the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thurstoncountywa.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Thurston
1570 Irving Street SW, Tumwater, WA 98512
Help here
- Employment and job search helpGet help with job searches, career services, and employment resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourcewa.com
Library · Regional office
Timberland Regional Library
415 Tumwater Boulevard SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library collections, digital resources, computers, and learning programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Thurston County, closest to the center of Lacey first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Brooklake Church
28 miles from the center of Lacey629 S 356th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Pacific Islander Community Association
29 miles from the center of Lacey33710 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
- Thu: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Multi-Service Center
Federal Way Food Bank
29 miles from the center of Lacey27614 Pacific Highway S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
- Tue, Thu: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Overcomer Food Bank
Overcomer Covenant Church
29 miles from the center of Lacey2808 S 354th Ln, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Christian Faith Center
Federal Way Community Caregiving Network
29 miles from the center of Lacey33645 20th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours
- Mon: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Federal Way Community Caregiving Network
29 miles from the center of Lacey30525 8th Ave S, Federal Way WA 98003
Hours
- Sat: times not listed, call first
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Thurston County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Lifeline
815 South 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98108
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Northwest Justice Project
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, & Thurston Counties
3020 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Thurston County
Washington programs by kind of help
These are run by Washington and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988