holiday activity and assistance list 2014

HOLIDAY ACTIVITY AND
ASSISTANCE LIST 2014
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
Thanksgiving Dinner, Wednesday 11/26, 12:30p-3:30p
Christmas Eve dinner, Tuesday, December 24, afternoon to mid evening.
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10-3pm
509-455-9670
THE GREENHOUSE FOOD BANK
206 1st St., Deer Park
509-276-2242
Provide services for zip codes 99006, 99110- Open M-F 10am-4pm
Turkey Dinner Baskets: If LAST NAME begins with A-K: pick up 11/24 12pm-5pm. If LAST NAME L-Z pick up
11/25 11am-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
Holiday meals are for adults 18 and older only,
Thanksgiving meal is Tuesday Nov. 25th 12p-1p. Please call for Christmas meal information.
509-624-7821
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, 2014.
MID CITY CONCERNS SENIOR CENTER
1222 W. 2ND STREET
509-747-3257
Thanksgiving Dinner: Nov. 27th, from 11:00 (for seniors) and at 12:00 (for general public). Everyone is welcome, no
reservations required.
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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SANTA’S ARRIVAL AND TREE LIGHTING IN RIVERPARK SQUARE
808 W. Main Ave
November 21st , Santa makes his official downtown arrival to light the tree in Riverpark Square. Festivities
begin at 6:00pm.
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. Free Thanksgiving
dinner will be served Sunday Nov. 23th at 1pm. Free Christmas dinner will be served Sunday Dec. 21 at 1pm.
ST. CHARLES PARISH –
4515 N. Alberta
509-327-9573
Christmas dinner will be served from 11am to 1:30pm December 25.
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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
TOYS FOR TOTS
WWW.KHQ.COM CHILDREN 0-15 REQUESTS TAKEN 11/1-11/26 9AM-4PM
Phone lines may be busy - #'s to call: (509) 216-3390/3465/3572/3323/3357/3429/5333/5093 or 217-1350/1878.
Sign-ups will be given a ticket number and may pick up their gifts at Toys for Tots warehouse upon request
completion located at 106 E Frances Ave (pick-ups only). Announcements for gifts ready for pick up will be on KHQ
local news at 5 and 6pm (tv), checking the above website or calling (PICK up info only) 509-448-4627. The website
will be updated around 4pm daily. Toy pick-up begins on December 1-20th from 10am to 3pm.
HOURS: M-F 10am-3pm. Closed Weekends and Nov. 10, 11, 27, and 28. TO DONATE: new unwrapped toys at
any local fire station or at KHQ Broadcast Center at 1201 W Sprague, Toys for Tots office or any specified drop off
location.
TOM'S TURKEY DRIVE, SPOKANE ARENA 720 W. MALLON AVE
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). November 25th from 10am to 7pm.
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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 nonholiday 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.
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WWW.UGMSPOKANE.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.
A Community Thanksgiving dinner will be served on Sat., 11/22/13 from 4-7pm at Rogers High school, 1622 E
Wellesley. No Reservations needed. Everyone is WELCOME! Buses will be avail. Call for schedules: 509-3241995.
** FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF DAILY FREE MEALS IN THE SPOKANE AREA, INCLUDING 3 DAILY
MEALS, VISIT: https://feedspokane.com/meal-providers/meal-centers-locations/

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