Catholic Community Services: The Community Kitchen – Food Distribution Center

Catholic Community Services: The Community Kitchen in Olympia is a nonprofit program that serves nutritious hot meals to community members in need. Founded in 1991 by Gloria Dei Lutheran Church member Ann Quick to address homelessness in the area, the program has grown into a community-wide effort run by hundreds of volunteers from diverse backgrounds and faiths. The organization focuses on food recovery and waste reduction while providing meals and fighting hunger in Thurston County.