Listed below are locations of food banks in the Yelm-Rainier area. Also listed are locations of free meals or free coats.
Food Banks
- Yelm Community Services Food Bank *covid-19 update
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