Listed below are locations of food banks in the Yelm-Rainier area. Also listed are locations of free meals or free coats.

Food Banks

• Rainier Food Bank  
  • Wednesdays & Saturdays 9:30am-Noon Valley Heart Assembly of God Church, 11318 Vail Cutoff Rd Rainier 98576
  • Check out http://rainierfoodbank.weebly.com/ for more information.

• Yelm Community Services Food Bank  *covid-19 update
  • No one may exit their car. Staff will serve you at your car on Thursday from 1 to 3:45 p.m, 624 Crystal Springs Rd NW Yelm 98597
  • NO THRIFT STORE until further notice.
  • Call 360-458-7000 or visit yelmcommunityservices.com for more information 

Free or Low Cost Meals

• The Lord’s Pantry (food bank), The Lord's Table (free hot meal) & The Lord's Closet (clothing bank)  
  • This ministry runs weekly on Saturday at Crossroads Community Covenant Church throughout the year.
  • The clothing bank also holds special give away events seasonally throughout the year (Prom, Halloween, Winter Clothing, Summer wear, Christmas gifts)
  • *They are CLOSED the 4th of July 2021
  • Crossroads Community Covenant Church, 11520 Bald Hill Rd SE Yelm 98597 
  • Check out crossroadscov.com or call 360-400-7877 for more info.

• Prairie Christian Center's Not By Bread Alone 
  • *A take-out meal is offered every Thursday from 6 to 7 PM.
  • It is on a first-come first-serve basis. 
  • Check out Prairie Christian Center's Facebook page  for more information on truck loads of food arriving often from other food banks in the area or call 360-458-7564 for more information.
  • Yelm Prairie Christian Center, 501 103rd Ave NE Yelm 98597

• Meals on Wheels 
  • Meals on Wheels is a nationwide program that provides older Americans with nutritious meals and safety checks at little to no cost.
  • Check the Meals on Wheels website for information on their services and how to sign up.

For Additional Resources in Pierce and Thurston Counties call 2-1-1

Updated Marcch 2023