King County Holiday Assistance: Free Food and Gifts for Families in Need

King County Holiday Assistance: Free Food and Gifts for Families in Need

The holiday season can be challenging for families facing financial hardship. Fortunately, King County offers several programs to help families celebrate with food, gifts, and other essential items. Below is a detailed list of resources available this holiday season.

Holiday Food and Gift Assistance Programs

1. Hopelink

• Services: Holiday gift rooms, food assistance, and essential resources.
• Location: Multiple centers across King County.
• Contact: Hopelink website | Phone: 425-869-6000
• Notes: Call or check their website for specific locations and program details.

1. Salvation Army Northwest Division

• Services: Angel Tree program for children’s gifts and holiday meal boxes.
• Contact: Salvation Army website | Phone: 206-281-4600
• Notes: Registration is required for the Angel Tree program.

1. Food Lifeline

• Services: Food distribution through various pantries across King County.
• Contact: Food Lifeline website | Phone: 206-545-6600
• Notes: Use their food bank locator to find a pantry near you.

1. Toys for Tots – King County

• Services: Toys for children aged 0-12.
• Contact: Toys for Tots website
• Notes: Applications must be submitted online.

1. Seattle Union Gospel Mission

• Services: Holiday meals, warm clothing, and gift assistance for families in need.
• Location: 318 2nd Ave. Extension South, Seattle, WA 98104
• Contact: Seattle Union Gospel Mission website | Phone: 206-723-0767

1. Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services

• Services: Holiday meal kits and toys for children.
• Location: 21415 Maple Valley Highway SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038
• Contact: Maple Valley Food Bank website | Phone: 425-432-8633

1. Kent Food Bank

• Services: Holiday food boxes and toy distributions.
• Location: 515 W. Harrison St., Suite 107, Kent, WA 98032
• Contact: Kent Food Bank website | Phone: 253-520-3550

1. Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank

• Services: Holiday Gift Barn program for toys and gift cards.
• Location: 179 1st Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
• Contact: Issaquah Food Bank website | Phone: 425-392-4123

Important Notes

• Many programs require registration or proof of residency and income, so please contact the organization directly to confirm details.
• Assistance is often available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is encouraged.

How You Can Help

If you are in a position to give, consider donating food, toys, or funds to these organizations. Volunteers are also welcomed to support the programs during this busy season.

Let’s come together as a community to ensure every family feels supported and celebrated this holiday season.