This place was really helpful, my wife and I have been struggling the last few weeks since she lost…read moreher job and we normally don't use the food bank as people need it way more then us, but it couldn't be avoided. The young man in the red coveralls and handle bar mustache made me feel welcome and took some of that stigma away. I really appreciate him and the rest of the food bank crew who helped us stay fed this month

The food bank is awesome. They are kind and supportive. They received donations with grace. There…read moreis a sense of deep service within their staff. Truly a great place.

The cashier and the man who took apart the bed and loaded it onto the utility trailer with us were…read moreboth so helpful and pleasant. We now have a functional, quality used. Queen wood bed frame and an apt-sized table and 4 chairs, all for under $300. Thank you!

My husband and I have both donated items and picked up used furniture here. It's a great place to…read moredo both. The store is clean, well organized and the staff are very friendly and helpful. It's fun to browse and just look around. We both 5 gallons of great paint for a big deck painting project and it looks good 2 years later. My only complaint is that the prices have increased too much over the past 6-12 months. With the economy the way it is, increasing prices is not helpful for working families. Please re-consider these price hikes-after all, people are donating items to the store!!

This is my favorite place to donate useful items - sheets, towels, new socks, jeans, coats, etc…read more USEFUL stuff for them to share, not junk. I remember dropping off a box of still-useful towels and washcloths. The gentleman took the box and yelled toward the back, "Hey, she's got towels!" They really needed them. I don't know how they keep doing what they do; amazing people.

Food is good and for the most part staff are great. I have been there quite a bit, mostly for…read moremeals. Of which are tasty. HOWEVER, there is a server there, a big guy with dark hair. I think i heard someone call him Will. I have been in the food line and overheard him heavily flirting with females in front of their boyfriends on 4 separate occasions. There is one in particular he has heavily flirted with in front of her boyfriend and even has gone as far as ask her out. Her boyfriend is one of the main volunteers there and I have seen staff target him on several occasions But I have witness them ban people if they lodge complaints against staff. He does not do this with the ones that are single. I have been going there long enough to know a few people and recognize most. If this is part of the new bible of which they preach, I dont want anything to do with it.

I live near the tree line at the Olympic National forest and I've recently discovered a population…read moreof feral domestic breed cats live within. One little Tortie calico started cozying up to me. shy be willing. She looked like a kitten, so I made a deal with her. mind the rodent population in the barn and you can stay. not more than two weeks passed and I went to my bard to find 5 fuzzy little kittens staring at me. Who was the mom!? Not that tiny kitten I've been adopted by??? YES! They were indeed hers and another week later, she had gone and left them to me to care for! Of the Three who lived to be old enough to have spayed, I was able to get them treated on vouchers issued from C.F.A. And together we put the brakes on spreading the population and diseases. The three are thriving near and around my little minifarm. catching voles and rats and once in a while allowing me a full on cuddle session.

I volunteered for this organization for several months. I cleaned and did some minor work to…read moreimprove the area without being asked because I cared. I volunteered at events. When a new employee came in nobody introduced me even though was standing a couple feet away. I introduced myself. Visitors came and even though I was standing next to employees nobody introduced me. I gave a beautiful flower vase for an auction and it was only on the web just a few days before closing. I was appalled at the photo uploaded. Gray, ugly and looked like it had a crack. I would have gladly submitted a photo if asked. I went to an artist friend and she donated an expensive painting. I went to local businesses asking about donations. When I told the community representative that I was not returning all she asked was if I could give some reasons to facilitate interaction with future volunteers. No concern for me at all. I have no idea about the reason for the disrespect. I did joke about hair picked up from the vacuum but mentioned it could also be dog hair. When an employee was leaving everyone was at the table. Just as a joke I asked "was it something we said"? She did not smile and said " it was you Judy"! Nobody laughed and I didn't know what to do. I still don't know what I could have possibly done. I saw a local festival with proceeds going to Concern for Animals. I would love to go but refuse to support an organization that treats volunteers this way.

The intent of the staff here is to help the unhoused. They are helpful and friendly and go out of…read moretheir way to help you find whateveer you are looking for, if they have it. Just ask, and you will be surprised at the assistance that we used to get, back in the day, for in-store help.

This is a nonprofit located in West Olympia. They've been fundraising through the pandemic to keep…read moresome of their programs going. Recently I've been seeing GRuB volunteers in my neighborhood building free victory gardens for low income neighbors. The victory gardens are raised beds that include soil and plants provided by GRuB and paid with community donations. I was talking to some of the volunteers in passing. It turns out that each garden is 'worth' $1,000 if you're including materials, labor, and gas to transport. I'm very impressed with how many neighbors they've been able to help.

Completely in agreement with the other reviews. Grub is an excellent asset to the community. I…read morehave now been there four times for classes, both cooking and educational. The kitchen is well equipped and well labeled. There is a five burner cooktop in the center island which is ample enough to handle most cooking tasks. It is a multi-use facility that provides space for classes for the local schools and outdoor programs dealing with gardening. It something can be grown in this climate someone at Grub can give you pointers on how to best grow it. They have programs for veterans, school kids and home gardeners, as well as programs where a home gardener can get a raised bed for a reduced price, and in some cases for free. There are programs dealing with local, native plants as well as other types of gardening, composting and most anything to deal with pest control and how to utilize your harvest. Grub is community focused and you know it after spending a very short period of time there. Grub is the kind of asset that any community would be proud to have.

I started with this group about 3 years ago. They were very welcoming and eager to help me learn. I…read moreknew nothing about 3D printing and other computer controlled devices. Since then I have refurbished a large CNC router, and am now I'm on a project building a laser engraver. Very affordable, even at the highest membership level. Don't expect a fancy makerspace with all of their fees. This is a large group of friends pooling their resources and figuring out how to build the crazy ideas in their heads. The photos are of the space and things I created there (with help!)

The best part is the people. I know that sounds hackneyed, but where else will you go to find help…read moreor give help to others on projects? People talented in coding, woodworking, metalworking, sewing, electronics, etc. Several 3D printers, power tools, a couple of CNC carvers, large drill press, chop saws, sewing machine, etc. The entrance is around back of the building just off the parking lot. Parking is free after 5pm and on weekends. Open House on Thursday evenings. Look to their meetup page for the schedule. https://www.meetup.com/olymega/

Still a great value. Cute little shop. Highly recommend! All of the proceeds go to a good cause;…read morehelping seniors thrive!

LOVE LOVE LOVE! **Tip, they are in the community center,…read moreupstairs** The ladies that work here are the sweetest who are willing to help you out with any questions you may have. They also like a good conversation so it was nice to talk and learn more about the town. At the time they were having a 50% off sale for the whole store excluding the $1 rack they had outside the store. (For a $1, it's already the best deal!) Out of that $1 rack, I was able to put together the cutest outfit and most were like new if not brand new. Also had a lot of nice brand and quality clothes. They have so many unique things for Halloween, and the coolest vintage jackets and bags. Will be my go to spot whenever I drive back down. There's something for everybody here!

i have been in an extreme chronic back pain flare up, with a slipped disc and arthritis. I have…read morebeen trying everything, and the only thing that was giving any relief from the pain was prescription pain pills. after a couple weeks, i noticed my tolerance changing, and knew i had to try something else. One acupuncture visit with Shelby at Olympia Community Acupuncture turned my pain around. Shelby suggested a second visit a few days later, then once a week for a month. I'm grateful for the sliding fee, which made it accessible to make those appointments. I've only had to have 2 pain pills since these treatments. I could cry, the relief has been liberating. I'm also getting support for grief and gut health. Acupuncture is amazing and i really like this shop and the people there. Shelby is incredibly knowledgable, caring, and effective. This is a very accessible studio and is queer and trans welcoming. I highly recommend.

Wonderful place. Shelby is so thoughtful and kind and gentle. We love this place. Highly…read morerecommend

I couldn't believe they had a DOLLAR store item (with the tag still on) and had marked the price up…read moreto $2.99! Then I found two identical wire hanging baskets... one for $4.99 and the other for $12.99 and that one was missing the hook to hang them! WHO prices these things depends on what you pay, I guess! Goodwill has gotten very very VERY greedy, considering these items were donated to them FOR FREE, and they mark them up BEYOND what they're worth brand new, let alone used from a garage sale. And the inconsistency in pricing lets you know how greedy they actually are.

This is a good size store. Prices are OK and for the most part things are organized. The line moves…read morequickly as well.