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Council approves $30,000 referral to Thurston County Food Bank amid concerns about short-term demand
Olympia City Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary
City council approved a $30,000 allocation to the Thurston County Food Bank to help with immediate needs after recent federal program disruptions, and discussed the need for a longer-term food-system plan.
The Olympia City Council voted to contract $30,000 to the Thurston County Food Bank after members heard testimony about surging demand and recent federal program interruptions.
Councilmember Cooper, prime sponsor of the referral, said local lifts in demand and…
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