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Holiday Season Meal and Gift Resources 2020
(Information from 2-1-1, as of 10/26, more programs likely to be added)
Name: Christmas and New Year's Dinner offered by Community Lunch on Capitol Hill at All Pilgrims Christian Church
Address: 509 10th Avenue East All Pilgrims Church Seattle WA 98102
Phone: 206-972-2524
Hours: F, noon-1pm, Dec 25, 2020 and Jan. 1, 2021.
Description: Provides a free Christmas Day and New Year's Day dinner for anyone who would like to join. Ham is usually served; there will also be a vegetarian option.
Eligibility: No restrictions.
Intake Process: Visit in person.
Required Documents:
Fees: None.
Travel Info: Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Email: director@communitylunch.org
Website: http://communitylunch.org
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Name: Toy 'n Joy offered by Salvation Army's Social Services Department in Seattle
Address: 1101 Pike Street Seattle WA 98101
Phone: 206-442-8361
Hours: Phone registration: Oct 14 & 22, 10am-4pm. Online registration: Oct 12-16 & Oct 19-23.
Description: Provides Christmas food voucher and toys for low-income families that include children ages 17 and younger in eligible ZIP codes. Each qualifying family registers for an appointment in December, where one adult member of the household will pick up a food gift card and toys for the children at CenturyLink Field in a drive thru tent.
Eligibility: Low-income families (self-declared) with children ages 17 and younger in household. Families including those that are homeless living within these zip codes: 98101, 98102, 98104, 98108( excluding South Park-please contact White Center Corps), 98109, 98112, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98134, 98144, and 98199. For ZIP code 98108, only serves those living east of the Duwamish (Georgetown and Beacon Hill). Does not serve South Park.
Intake Process: Pre-register in person during sign-up hours. A recording with program information is available by calling 206-442-8361.
Required Documents: Documents Required: - Proof of address (recent utility bill, rent agreement or DSHS paperwork)) - Families experiencing homelessness may provide verification from a shelter or other program stating that they are homeless within the area served - Photo ID for adults (state ID, passport, agency issued photo ID with name and date of birth) - Proof of child's age (birth certificate, passport, official document with date of birth)
Fees: None.
Travel Info: Located on SE corner of intersection of Boren & Pike St on Seattle's Capitol Hill. Free parking available. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Email:
Website: www.saangeltree.org
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Name: Toy House offered (in West Seattle and Issaquah) by Eastridge Church in Issaquah
Address: 24205 Southeast Issaquah-Fall City Road Issaquah WA 98029
Phone: 425-392-3253
Hours: Sign up during Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway. Sa, 9am, Nov. 21, 2020.
Description: Coordinates a Christmas show and toy giveaway program for children at two locations in King County. Pre-registration required.
Eligibility: Toys are for kids ages 18 and younger. No other restrictions.
Intake Process: For the Issaquah toy house, register in person at the Eastridge Church. For the West Seattle toy house, register in person at the Delridge Community Center - 4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106.
Required Documents:
Fees: None.
Travel Info: Located SE of Eastridge Jammin' Cafe. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Email: lzwick@ecaonline.org
Website: https://www.eastridgetoday.com/ministries/xmas/
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Name: Smiles at Christmas offered at Mission Africa
Address:
Phone:
Hours: Register online. Registration starts M, Nov. 30, 2020. Event is Sa, Dec. 5, 2020.
Description: Offers a holiday party with carols, a party jumper, face painting, cotton candy and free Christmas gifts for children. The children in the family play while their parents pick out gifts. Also accepting donations of new toys and coats for distribution during the party. Event will be Sa, Dec. 7, 2019 in Auburn.
Eligibility: Families in King County with children ages 8 and younger.
Intake Process: Go to website to register. Click on “Register for Smiles at Christmas." Families MUST register online in advance in order to attend. All registrants must attend, including children. The registration link will not be available until Dec. 2, 2019. Email for more information.
Required Documents:
Fees: None.
Travel Info:
Email: info@missionafrica.us
Website: http://www.missionafrica.us/content/smiles-christmas