HOLIDAY ACTIVITY AND
ASSISTANCE LIST 2015
The following list of resources is for families in need of holiday activities, food, financial, or gift-giving support for the holidays. It also includes opportunities to assist other families through your generous donations. This list does not include every possible resource; we encourage you to call the agency to confirm that the service is still available. Additional resources in your area can be found at Eastern Washington resource directory by dialing 2-1-1 from a hard line or 866-904-9060 from your cell phone.
CARITAS OUTREACH MINISTRIES W. 1512 Dalke 509-326-2249
Hours are Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10am to 1pm.
Organization offers Avista energy assistance, food assistance and hygiene necessities for Spokane County residents only. Call and leave a message explaining your need. By appointment only.
CHRISTMAS BUREAU 404 N Havanah 509-459-5453
To receive gifts:
--Hours of Operation: Dec. 11th-20th excluding Sundays from 10am-2:30pm.
--Every adult needs to bring picture identification for all individuals 18 years and older and proof of residence (may include recent utility bill with current address or rent receipt). Social Security cards will not be accepted as valid ID. Medical coupons or a letter from a school or service organization with the name of the children at the same address will provide proof that children live at the adult’s address. Distribution at Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds – AG Bldg. Corner of Havana and Broadway
To donate: Mail check to: The Spokesman-Review Christmas Fund, PO Box 516, Spokane, WA 99210. You can also deliver donations to The Spokesman-Review downtown: 999 W Riverside Ave. and Spokane Valley: 13208 E. Sprague Ave.
For more information or to make donations online visit: spokesmanreview.com/christmasfund
CITY GATE 170 S. Madison 509-455-9670
Christmas Eve dinner, Thursday , December 24, afternoon to mid evening.
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10-3pm
THE GREENHOUSE FOOD BANK 206 1st St., Deer Park 509-276-2242
Provide services for zip codes 99006, 99110- Open M-F 10am-4pm
Closed December 23 and December 25-27th & 12/31/12 CHRISTMAS DINNER will be distributed at regular pick-ups.
Kid Share: At CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR: Dec. 20th, 10am to 1pm. Each child will have the opportunity to choose one gift for each parent and will be assisted in wrapping them. Each child will also be provided a cup of hot chocolate and candy cane. Must go to Food Bank for voucher first.
Toy Distribution: December 15, 19, 20, 22 at “Grey House” . N. 211 1st Street, Check in at the food bank to sign up.
FREE HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES www.downtownspokane.org
Downtown Spokane: Pick up on the Corner of Main and Wall (next to Macy’s)
No reservations needed. First come, first served
Dates: November 28th through Christmas Eve Dec. 24th, Friday 3pm to 8pm, Saturday & Sunday: 12pm to 5pm. Christmas Eve 12pm to 3pm.
HOUSE OF CHARITY 32 W. Pacific 509-624-7821
Holiday meals are for adults 18 and older only,
Please call for Christmas meal information.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPOKANE 1315 N. Napa St. 509-328-2801
Foster Families and their natural children are invited to a huge breakfast w/Santa. Children receive a gift, pictures and can wrap a present for their foster parent. Raffle for 10 trees w/decorations and gifts under the tree. PLS make reservations. Hours: Mon & Thurs 9am-3pm.
LOON LAKE FOOD PANTRY 509-233-8450
Open Monday and Thursday, 9am-1pm. Sign up for a Christmas gift giveaway for children 0-12 ASAP. Call during business hours Monday or Thursday to learn more about the gift giveaway. Drawing for gift and food will be held December 20, 2015.
MID CITY CONCERNS SENIOR CENTER 1222 W. 2ND STREET 509-747-3257
Meals on Wheels: Located within the center, helps with daily meals. Call 509-456-6597
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NORTHWEST ECUMENICAL FOOD BANK 3908 N Driscoll 509-325-4541
--Serves Nine Mile residents in the following zip codes: 99205 and 99026 (Spokane County only). Pantry hours are 2nd and last tuesday of the month from 930am-1230pm
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SALVATION ARMY 204 E. Indiana 509-325-6821
To apply for services you will need: Picture ID for all adults 18 and over (i.e. Drivers License, Tribal ID). If any minor children are living in the household: Proof of children (i.e. medical coupon, social security card). Proof of current address for all adults (i.e. Avista bill, phone bill). Please use entrance off of Lidgerwood and Indiana Avenue. Disabled parking is available in the lot off of Lidgerwood Street. Helps with food and housing.
SANTA EXPRESS SHOPPING DAY FOR KIDS 707 W. Main 509-535-3155
This is a special store for kids ages 4-12 to buy things for their families ranging from $0.50 to $8.00. All proceeds go to support the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Located at Downtown Skywalk level of Crescent Bldg. Date: November 23 – December 23. Hours: Monday-Friday 11am to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 8pm Sunday 11am to 6pm. For additional information visit www.VanessaBehan.org
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ST. ANN’S CHURCH 2120 E. 1st St. 509-535-3031 or Spike at 838-3363
East Central Sunday Lunch Program serves free meals every Sunday at 1pm; 6pm on Monday. 1pm. Free Christmas dinner will be served Sunday Dec.20th at 1pm.
ST. CHARLES PARISH – 4515 N. Alberta 509-327-9573
Christmas dinner will be served from 11am to 1:30pm December 25th______
SUNCREST AUTO PARTS Mini Mall by JJ's & 2nd Hand Store 509-467-4177
Late drop off site for Food Bank and Lake Spokane Alliance Toy Drive. Open M-F til 7pm and Sat. 9:30-5pm.
SUNCREST FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER 6048 Highway 291, Nine Mile Falls 509-466-6330
They offer utility assistance (water, lights, electricity, firewood etc.) on minor bills (rent, food). Come to their office and fill out a benevolence request. They also provide assistance to the elderly, single parents, and anyone in need of extra assistance in way of home repair, snow shoveling, etc. Give them a call for additional information. Office hours are Monday – Thursday, 9am – 4:30pm
TUM TUM FOOD BANK 509-276-5566
For the holiday season, the food and clothing bank will be open Nov. 15th & Dec. 20th 9am-12pm. During the non-holiday season, they are open every 3rdSaturday of the month, 9am-12pm, except summer months (May – September) they are open 9am to 1pm. Call ahead to schedule for emergency boxes. Coordinator: Diane Ogle who can be contacted at Lake Spokane Community Church 509-276-5472
UNION GOSPEL MISSION – 1224 E. Trent 509-535-8510
Meal services are provided every day. Lunch is available from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm and dinner is available everyday 5:30pm to 6pm. Doors open at 5:45pm.
Thanksgiving Dinner offered at the Convention Center: Wednesday Nov. 26th – 4pm-6pm. Doors open at 3:40pm. Call for free tickets and dinner times. This is a drug/alcohol free environment. Everyone is welcome. Christmas schedule is to be determined, call for further information.
WWW.UGM SPOKANE.ORGWOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S FREE RESTAURANT – Located at Christ Our Hope Open Bible Church -1620 N. Monroe St. Spokane WA 99202.
The free restaurant is free to women and children and is open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3p-6p and on Fridays for lunch from 1130a-130p.