Staff Directory
Contact Information for Our Dedicated Staff Members
OUR STAFF
CLIENT SERVICES
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 212
Email: [email protected]
Berenice is our Client Services Supervisor and the rainbow sparkle of the downtown food pantry. In addition to her robust professional and volunteer background, Ms. B is informed by her love of quality creative and collaborative time with her wildly talented family.
B habla Español.
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 209
Email: [email protected]
My name is Brenda and I have been passionate about helping others since being a CNA in 2015. After that I became a MAC and had the opportunity to work in an OBGYN office where I connected with patients during their time with us and provided resources. While I am not at work, I like to be surrounded by my family and close friends enjoying nature and good company.
Brenda habla Español.
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 253
Email: [email protected]
Elisea is a member of TCFB’s team of Client Advocates, and in 2025 she became the Lacey Farm Stand Coordinator as well! She began volunteering for TCFB in 2013, dedicating many hours a week to the Gleaning Program. After moving away and pursuing a career in retail management, Elisea wanted to return to the food bank to pursue a more fulfilling career. With a great passion for food security and helping others, she brings positivity everywhere she goes! Working in client services, she ensures every human that comes into the food bank is served with compassion, dignity, and respect. Elisea enjoys nature, being on the water, traveling, family, art, her cats, and the color pink!
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 213
Email: [email protected]
My name is Grethel! I’m coming from a childhood education background and wanted to keep helping my community where I live and making a positive impact to the people that need most. That’s one of the reasons that I wanted to join the TCFB mission! My hobbies are spending time with my little family: cats and husband (in that order!); I love sushi, exploring outdoors and the beach!
Grethel habla Español.
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 257
Email: [email protected]
Jessica habla Español.
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 254
Email: [email protected]
My background is in accessibility support, restaurants and community work and I am conversational in American Sign Language (ASL). I am passionate about making resources welcoming and accessible to everyone and am excited to serve the food bank’s mission and clients! Outside of work you can find me making music and spending time with my favorite humans, dog, and plants.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 252
Temp Email: [email protected]
Michael is our Volunteer Services Supervisor and Volunteer Coordinator at the Lacey Food Pantry. He has made the Pacific Northwest his home for the past 20 years. Michael has been very involved in the education, social services, and non-profit sectors for several years. He is very passionate about supporting his community and enjoying the beauty of the PNW.
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 207
Email: [email protected]
Cat is the newest Volunteer Coordinator at the Olympia Food Pantry. They have been a temporary part of the food bank since 2018 and after leaving to spend a few years working at a local crisis hotline they are excited to return as the Volunteer Coordinator at the downtown pantry. As an Evergreen graduate, they have spent the last decade developing the skills to advocate for others and build community here in Olympia and they believe that there is no better place to serve their community than the Thurston County Food Bank. In Cat’s spare time, they can be found crocheting and convincing their loved ones to watch Gilmore girls for the hundredth time.
Nola joined the Food Bank in the spring of 2026 as the Kiwanis Gardens Farm Assistant. They are now the Volunteer Coordinator at the Tumwater Warehouse, where they support the amazing volunteers who keep TCFB running. Outside of work, much of Nola’s time is spent making ceramics, tide pooling, and building cardboard castles with their partner for their two cats.
SATELLITE PROGRAM / CHILDREN’S SERVICES / OTHER BANK
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 104
Email: [email protected]
Anna-Min coordinates our weekend meal bags that are distributed through our local public elementary schools. In the summer months, she manages our Summer Lunch Program, providing free and nutritious lunches to children 18 years and younger at qualifying sites. When children and teens are out of school for breaks, she coordinates distribution of our Winter and Spring Break Activity Kits at our two main pantries. Lastly, she helps coordinate our Food Drives. In her spare time, Anna-Min enjoys cooking dinners, taking walks and weightlifting, and doing crossword puzzles (in pen)!
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 106
Email: [email protected]
Rebekah coordinates the building and distribution of the Food Bank’s Home Deliveries, Satellites and our Mobile Partners while monitoring operations to ensure accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. She also coordinates our Other Bank Program, which distributes household and personal care items. Outreach and accessibility, especially regarding senior and rural communities, is a huge passion of hers — landing this job was a dream come true. Rebekah has lived in Olympia since 2012, worked in non-profits since 2015, and spends her time raising her kiddos and adding more and more animals to her family.
LOGISTICS / CONTRACTS
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 103
Email: [email protected]
Isaac helps run the food bank’s government commodity programs, creates reports, and helps manage IT needs. Away from work, he acts in and directs community theatre productions. You can see his work at Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre, and Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia.
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 115
Email: [email protected]
Cat is the Commodities Coordinator at the Food Bank where she aids in the allocating and reporting of state and federal food programs. She spends much of her time here at the warehouse, building orders for our TEFAP sub-agencies. During her off time she likes to garden, hang out with her animals, and travel anywhere new. Currently Cat is into pickling eggs, identifying flowers, and riddle podcasts.
Phone: (360) 342-4324 x 261
Email: [email protected]
Jess has dedicated her life to helping others. She loves making new memories with her family and friends. Jess loves hiking, camping and gardening. Her favorite color is turquoise. Jess really enjoys seeing others happy with a smile on their face.
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 108
Email: [email protected]
Adam started as a volunteer for Thurston County Food Bank over ten years ago and is now our Logistics Liaison. Adam enjoys cooking, being outdoors, and his motorcycle. He does NOT like meetings.
Email: [email protected]
Miranda began as a seasonal farmer for the Olympia Kiwanis Food Bank Gardens Program. In 2019 she joined our Grocery Rescue program. In her free time she likes to sew, write, and care for her animals.
Email: [email protected]
Prior to coming to TCFB in 2024 as a Logistic Liaison/CDL Driver, I was a Farrier for 17 years after spending my life around horses, competing and teaching. I like animals and gardening/landscaping. I believe in helping others and appreciate what TCFB stands for — being part of something bigger than me as it takes a community to come together to help others.
Email: [email protected]
Cozmo joined the Food Bank in 2020 in the Grocery Rescue Program. When not working he is either watching sports, out riding dirt bikes or hanging with friends and family.
Email: [email protected]
Jonathan began as a Food Bank Distribution & Procurement Driver in 2022. His main job is transporting from our Warehouse Distribution Center to our main pantries and partnered organizations. Jonathan spends much of his downtime playing board games with friends, slowly learning to code, and consuming staggering numbers of audiobooks.
Phone: (360) 451-8121
Email: [email protected]
Reid started as a Food Bank volunteer in the summer of 2024 and then joined on as an Outreach Coordinator. Now a Distribution & Procurement Specialist with TCFB, he continues to follow his passion for helping people. In his free time, Reid enjoys sailing and getting out on the water on anything that floats.
AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS
Phone: (360) 865-3349
Email: [email protected]
Jess has been a farmer and dirt lover since 2016 and is now coordinating the Olympia Kiwanis Food Bank Gardens. She is devoted to working with the land and feeding her community good, healthy food. Jess is responsible for our Gleaning Program as well. When she is not in the fields, she is most likely playing bass guitar, going on walks, or hanging out with her dog Doc and her lovely partner.
FINANCE
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 116
Email: [email protected]
Silvia joined the team in November 2025 and is happy to share her 15 years of accounting experience as an Accounting Clerk. She is proud to serve the wonderful mission of this organization. She enjoys cooking, going for walks, and watching TV shows with her family, as well as taking photos of landscapes and memorable moments.
Silvia habla español.
DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 111
Email: [email protected]
Claire joined the TCFB team in 2026. Prior to working at TCFB, they worked in public libraries in Pennsylvania. Outside of work, she enjoys many crafts, currently focusing on ceramics, spending time with family, and exploring the area.
Our dedicated Development Team volunteers work closely with the Development Director on donor management and acknowledgment — and much more!
Phone: (360) 352-8597 x 111
Email: [email protected]
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