Holiday Resources 2020 Looking for Thanksgiving dinner help and Toys

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Hi All –
I am just starting to look at what is available for families for the upcoming holiday season. Does anyone what agencies or how to get some help with Thanksgiving dinner and gifts for my children? It would be great if we could start a list maybe of groups or people and where they are. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.

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Here are a few resources I have found in Clackamas County:

St. Vincent De Paul – is giving out gift cards to help with turkey purchase according to Oregon Food Bank

Drop in Pantry: Tuesday and Friday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Phone:(503) 235-8431 (press option “1”)

Sandy Community Action Center – giving out turkeys and boxes for Thanksgiving dinner https://sandyactioncenter.com/ Food Pantry
503.668.4746

Coltan Aid Network – You will have to fill out an application for these folks. Colton Aid Network holiday basket forms are available at the Colton Fire Station and ColtonTel. Due date for the Thanksgiving basket requests is November 11, 2016.
Colton Aid Network serves families in the Colton School District boundaries.

Toys for the Holidays:
Toy and Joy Compassion in Action http://www.ciacc.org/Home_Page.php Call us!! 503-632-0562 or send us an email: compassioninactioncc@gmail.com We would love to hear from you and have you assist us in our mission!!!

http://www.clackamasfire.com/operationsanta.html

Clackamas County Assistance: https://www.clackamas.us/news/2019-11-21/tis-the-season-of-giving

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Lane County:
Toys for Tots: https://eugene-or.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200

Eugene and Lane County Salvation Army assistance programs.
While financial assistance is limited in Eugene Oregon, the Salvation Army will do its best to meet any needs and provide other support as well. Most of the resources administered are part of the Family Services program. Some of what may be available is below.

The first category may be what is considered more basic needs. This can include emergency food boxes, free or low cost school supplies, coats, and Christmas toys for kids during the holidays. The objective of the Salvation Army and their Family Service’s is to reach out and meet people at their point of need. This can give them hope for both today and tomorrow.

The free Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets and meals are distributed to the community. This will take place very close to the holiday itself. Children and their families can look into Christmas Toy Assistance from resources such as Angel Tree or Adopt a Family. If those two options do not work, then another is the free Holiday Food Boxes, which will have the food and grocery items that are most associated with the holidays. As funding allows, and if you meet qualifications, then other immediate needs may be fulfilled by the organization. Call (503) 585-6688. Note that the Christmas programs do not usually open up until November.

As indicated, financial aid is very limited. When possible though, individuals may be able to receive money for utilities, rent, and/or security deposits. Some medical needs, such as prescriptions, may be met as well.

Water and more general utility bill assistance may be offered by the Salvation Army in partnership with the city of Eugene. Every month, residents from the community struggle to pay their energy bills. Thousands of people in Lane County Oregon face a disconnection of their water or power every year. The Salvation Army and its partners will do their best to pay out temporary energy and water assistance. The exact amount and terms will vary by center.

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Sunshine Division in Portland is taking requests for Christmas Holiday Food Boxes
https://sunshinedivision.org/

Salvation Army Christmas Assistance for families with children 0-12
https://portland.salvationarmy.org/portland2/christmas-assistance

Toy and Joy Makers
Through a special phone line 503-231-TOYS (8697) parents and legal guardians may request toys for children up to age 13. Requests for toys will ONLY be accepted through this number. This phone number experiences a high volume of calls during this time so callers should continue to call back often or early in the day.
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/fire/article/471141

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Union County;
Shelter From the Storm in La Grande, Oregon

Christmas Giving Program; they help DV/SA/ Stalking survivors/victims.
(541) 963-7226

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2020 Winter Holiday Resources
Recursos para los Días Festivos del Invierno
Other resources may be available. Call 211 or visit http://www.211info.org
Otros recursos pueden estar disponibles. Llame al 211 o visite http://www.211info.org

This holiday resource list was created before the Two-Week Statewide Freeze. Please contact the organizations listed here to verify the information and obtain any updates.
Esta lista fue creada antes de la orden de las Dos Semanas de Congelamiento a nivel estatal para combatir
el contagio de COVID-19. Por favor llame a las organizaciones en esta lista para verificar la información y recibir cualquier actualización.

FOOD BOXES*
CAJAS DE COMIDA*
*Holiday-type food access is uncertain. Most food distribution centers are
available but uncertain if they will be receiving holiday-type food.

El acceso a comida típica de los días festivos es incierto. Los sitios de
despensas estarán abiertos, pero puede que no reciban comida típica de
los días festivos.

Food for Lane County/Comida del Condado de Lane (541) 343-2822
https://foodforlanecounty.org/find-a-food-pantry/
Call for nearest food box distribution site.

Llame para información sobre la distribución de
cajas de alimentos y la ubicación más cercana a usted.

• Eugene/Springfield Food Pantry Directory
• Rural Food Pantry Directory
Burrito Brigade (541) 556-5051
https://burritobrigade.org/eugene-food-pickup
Food Pantry Hours: Monday – Thursday 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. You can pick up a free food box at
Sonrise Christian Church, 1300 Irvington Drive Eugene, OR 97404.
Please fill out the form below to signup up for an open slot. Go onto website above to sign up
for a 10-minute slot. Registration for the week opens on Sunday afternoon, so please check the website. Questions? Email: info@burritobrigade.org or call 541-556-5051. If you would like a food box delivered, fill out this form by clicking HERE.
COVID-19 Response: We ask that everyone wears a mask and we will limit it to one
household shopping at a time. Please observe physical distancing guidelines.

Cajas de alimentos gratis de lunes a jueves de 4 p.m. a 6 p.m. Por favor llame para hacer preguntas o preguntar cómo le pueden llevar una caja de comida a domicilio. Los formularios de arriba solo están disponibles en inglés. En Respuesta al COVID-19: Por favor use mascarillas y mantengan la sana distancia. Una familia a la vez mientras compra en la despensa de alimentos.

Catholic Community Services (CCS) /Servicios Católicos Comunitarios (541) 345-3628
https://www.ccslc.org/
Eugene Site: 1464 West 6th Avenue, Eugene; Regular office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Food Pantry opens to the public on November 1st and will be open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In response to COVID-19, pre-made bags of food are available. The building is closed to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but staff are available via phone.

Sitio en Eugene: 1464 West 6th Avenue, Eugene; Horas regulares de oficina: 8 a.m. a 3 p.m.
La Despensa de Alimentos abre sus puertas al público el 1ro de noviembre y estarán abiertas los lunes, miércoles y viernes de 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. En respuesta al COVID-19, las bolsas de alimentos son preensambladas. La oficina está cerrada los martes y jueves, pero el personal está disponible por teléfono.

Springfield Site: 1025 G Street, Springfield. Regular office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Food Pantry opens to the public on November 1st and will be open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In response to COVID-19, pre-made bags of food are available. The building is closed to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but staff are available via phone.

Sitio en Springfield: 1025 G Street, Springfield. Horas regulares de oficina: 8 a.m. a 3 p.m.
La Despensa de Alimentos abre sus puertas al público el 1ro de noviembre y estarán abiertas los lunes, miércoles y viernes de 8 a.m. a las 1 p.m. En respuesta al COVID-19, las bolsas de alimentos son preensambladas. La oficina está cerrada los martes y jueves, pero el personal está disponible por teléfono.

Thurston Community Food Pantry/Despensa Comunitaria de Thurston (541) 952-2173
http://www.thscoltspace.com/2019/06/17/9156/
WayPoint Church 332 58th St. Springfield

In Partnership with Catholic Community Services and Thurston Community Food Pantry.
Food Pantry Dates and Hours: 3rd Saturday on the following dates: Saturday, November 21st, December 19th, & January 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

La despensa de alimentos está abierta el tercer sábado de noviembre, diciembre y enero en las siguientes fechas: sábado 21 de noviembre, 19 de diciembre y sábado 16 de enero de 9:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m.

Community Food for Creswell/Comida Comunitaria para Creswell (541) 246-9117
http://communityfoodforcreswell.org

Cobalt Building, 364 Cobalt Lane, off N. 5th/N. Harvey Rd., Creswell
Food Pantry Hours: every Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Income-eligible customers may receive fresh produce, canned and packaged foods, as well as frozen meat each week as needed.
COVID-19 Response: We ask that our customers form a vehicle line that begins at our entrance at 364 Cobalt Lane and runs eastward to First Street. Our staff will provide instruction regarding entrance to the parking lot, hands-free intake, and food loading while customers remain in their vehicle. We will be wearing face masks or shields and sanitizing our hands frequently.

Horario de la Despensa: todos los jueves de 9:30 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Los clientes con ingresos elegibles pueden recibir productos frescos como vegetales, alimentos enlatados y envasados, y carne congelada cada semana, según su necesidad. En Respuesta al COVID-19: Les pedimos a nuestros clientes que formen una línea de vehículos que comience en nuestra entrada en 364 Cobalt Lane y corra hacia el este hasta First Street. Nuestro personal proporcionará
instrucciones sobre la entrada al estacionamiento. La toma de datos no requiere usar las manos y nosotros cargaremos los alimentos mientras los clientes permanezcan en su vehículo. Usaremos mascarillas o escudos y desinfectaremos nuestras manos con frecuencia.

Cottage Grove Community Sharing Holiday Food Box/Cajas de Comida Festiva
(541) 942-2176 1440 Birch Ave., Cottage Grove
https://communitysharing.org/?page_id=681
Starting November 9th applications will be taken for the annual Holiday Food Box and Tree of Joy programs. Applications will be taken November 9th – November 25th. Food box distribution will be at Trinity Lutheran Church from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on December 21st. This year the food box program will be funded by grant dollars which means no identification, Social Security numbers or proof of income will be needed! Applications are available online, by calling 541-942-2176, or filled out in person at 1440 Birch, Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424.
Office Hours: Mondays 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday – Friday 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Delivery of food boxes will be available as well.

A partir del 9 de noviembre se aceptarán solicitudes para los programas anuales Holiday Food Box y Tree of Joy. Las solicitudes se tomarán del 9 de noviembre al 25 de noviembre. La distribución de cajas de comida será en Trinity Lutheran Church de 1:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. el 21 de diciembre. Este año, el programa de cajas de alimentos se financiará con dólares de subvenciones, lo que significa que no se necesitará identificación, números de seguro social o comprobante de ingresos. Las solicitudes están disponibles en línea, llamando al 541-942-
2176, o en persona en el 1440 Birch, Cottage Grove, Oregón 97424. Horario: lunes 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. y martes – viernes 11:00 am – 3:30 p.m. Entrega de cajas de alimentos también estará disponible.

Junction City Local Aid/Asistencia Local en Junction City (541) 998-3992
https://junctioncitylocalaid.org/resources/
210 E 6th Avenue, Junction City
Food Pantry Hours: Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Thursdays 3 p.m.– 7 p.m., and last Saturday of each month 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Folks can access the food pantry as many times in the month as they need. They have taken all the applications for the Sharing Tree program this year.
COVID-19 Response: We offer hand sanitizer for our guests to use. Our staff and volunteers follow food handling best practices, including frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Maintaining a safe environment in our pantry is of the utmost importance.This is why we must ask all clients who are ill to please stay home (even if they don’t have COVID-19). Folks can arrange in advance for an authorized representative to pick up their
monthly or weekly food items for them. Just give us a call and we can help you make the necessary arrangements.

Horario de la Despensa: martes 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., miércoles 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., jueves 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. y el último sábado del mes de 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Las personas pueden tener acceso a la despensa las veces necesarias durante el mes. Todas las solicitudes para el programa de Sharing Tree/Árbol para Compartir se han agotado. En Respuesta al COVID-19: Ofrecemos desinfectante de manos para nuestros clientes. Nuestro personal y voluntarios siguen las mejores prácticas del proceso de los alimentos, incluido el lavado frecuente de manos durante al menos 20 segundos con agua y jabón. Mantener un ambiente seguro en nuestra despensa es de suma importancia. Por lo que debemos pedirles a todos nuestros clientes que si están enfermos que se quede en casa (incluso si no tiene COVID-19). Pueden hacer arreglos con anticipación para que un representante
autorizado suyo recoja sus alimentos mensuales o semanales. Simplemente llámenos y podemos ayudarlo a hacer los arreglos necesarios.

St. Matthews Episcopal Church – Food Distribution/Distribución de Comida
(541) 689-4010 4110 River Rd, Eugene
Food Pantry Hours: Last Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. November and December are exceptions because of the holidays. Food pantry dates are as follow: 11/21 and 12/19. Starting in January, they will resume with the last Saturday of the month distribution. In response to COVID-19: Everyone Must Maintain 6 feet of Distance From Each Other *

PRAY BiG Pantry is now operating shopping style pantry * Masks required * Physical distancing strictly enforced * Numbers will be given out in parking lot for shopping order * Please wait in your car until your number is called * Sorry-no use of the restroom.

Horario de la Despensa: El último sábado de cada mes de 10:00 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. Las fechas de noviembre y diciembre caen una semana antes por motivos festivos, 21 de noviembre y el 19 de diciembre. A partir de enero se reanudarán con el último sábado del mes. En Respuesta al COVID-19: Todos deben mantener una distancia de 6 pies entre sí *

PRAY BiG Pantry ahora está operando una despensa estilo de compras * Se requieren máscaras * Se aplica estrictamente la sana distancia * Los números se entregarán en el estacionamiento para pedidos de compras * Espere en su automóvil hasta que su número sea llamado * Lo sentimos, el baño no está disponible.

Veneta/Elmira Kiwanis Holiday Food Box and To-Go Meals /Cajas de Comida y Cena
Festiva para Llevar (541) 935-4555 Ext. 100
Food Box: Starting Dec. 12th fill a Love Project Food Pantry application at Rays Food Place
(25013 OR-126, Veneta, OR 97487) or at Banner Bank (same parking lot). Drive Through/No Contact distribution date is on December 19th.

Caja de Alimentos: A partir del 12 de diciembre, llene una solicitud de Despensa de Alimentos de Love Project en Rays Food Place (la ubicación esta arriba) o en Banner Bank (localizado en el mismo estacionamiento). La fecha de distribución es el 19 de diciembre.

HOLIDAY MEAL SITES
LUGARES DE COMIDA PARA LOS DÍAS FESTIVOS

Junction City Moose Lodge #2238 (541) 998-1164
427 Front St., Junction City
The Lodge is partnering with other local organizations for a Community Thanksgiving Dinner and other holiday activities. Call 541-998-1164 for information or visit their Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/JCMoose2238/

Veneta/Elmira Kiwanis Holiday Food Box and To-Go Meals /Cajas de Comida y Cena
Festiva para Llevar (541) 935-4555 Ext. 100
To-Go Meals will be provided at the Fern Ridge Service Center at 25035 West Broadway, Veneta on Wednesday, November 25th between 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Cena para Llevar: Fern Ridge Service Center en el 25035 West Broadway, Veneta el miércoles 25 de noviembre entre las 11:30 a.m. y la 1 p.m.

HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAMS
PROGRAMA DE REGALOS FESTIVOS

S.A.N.T.A. Project (Sharing Among Neighbors Toy Appeal)/Proyecto S.A.N.T.A.
(541) 935-3282 Veneta Elementary 88131 Territorial Hwy, Veneta
Call and ask or visit their Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/venetacommunitynetwork

Cottage Grove Tree of Joy/ Árbol de la Alegría (541) 942-2176
1440 Birch Ave., Cottage Grove
Starting November 9th applications will be taken for the annual Holiday Food Box and Tree of Joy programs. See the listing under Food Boxes for further details or visit: https://communitysharing.org/?page_id=681

A partir del 9 de noviembre se aceptarán solicitudes para los programas anuales Holiday Food Box y Árbol de la Alegría. Mire el listado bajo la categoría de Cajas de Comida o visite esta página para más información: https://communitysharing.org/?page_id=681

Toys for Tots/Juguetes para Niños.
http://www.toysfortots.org

Toys for children up to age 13. Requirements: Proof of Lane County residency, proof that the child lives with you, and proof of child’s age is needed. We strongly suggest you do not bring children with you. Tickets are issued to minimize the wait time but are not required to received toys on the dates of the distribution.

Juguetes para los niños menores de 13 años. Requisitos: necesita comprobante de domicilio en el Condado de Lane, comprobante que los niños viven con usted y comprobante de la edad de los niños. Sugerimos que no lleve a los niños cuando va a recoger los juguetes. Los boletos se dan anteriormente para minimizar el tiempo de espera, pero no son necesarios para recibir los juguetes en los días de las distribuciones.

Eugene/Springfield Toy Distribution Site:
Tickets Distribution Site: 2525 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Eugen from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 11th
Toy Distribution Site: 3106 Pierce Parkway, Springfield, OR
• Toy Distribution from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12th
• Toy Distribution from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 13th

Distribución de Boletos: 2525 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Eugen de 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. el
Viernes, 11 de diciembre.
Distribución de los Juguetes: 3106 Pierce Parkway, Springfield, OR
• Distribución: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. el sábado, 12 de diciembre
• Distribución: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. el domingo, 13 de diciembre

Oakridge Toy Distribution Site:
Oakridge Fire Station, 47592 OR-58, Oakridge
• Tickets will be issued at the distribution site but are not required.
• Toy Distribution from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12th

Distribución de Juguetes en Oakridge es la estación de bomberos en Oakridge
• Los boletos están disponibles en el sitio de la distribución, pero no son requeridos.
• Dia de la Distribución: sábado, 12 de diciembre de 4:00 a 6:00 p.m.
Cottage Grove Distribution Site:
Cottage Grove Fire Station, 233 E Harrison Ave.
• No tickets required for this distribution.
• Toy Distribution from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 13th

Distribución de Juguetes en Cottage Grove es en la estación de bomberos
• No necesita boletos para esta distribución.
• Distribución de Juguetes: Domingo, 13 de diciembre de 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Florence Distribution Site:
2625 US – 101 Florence, OR
• No tickets required for this distribution
• Toy Distribution from11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8th

Distribución de Juguetes en Florence:
• No necesita boletos para esta distribución.
• Distribución: martes, 8 de diciembre de 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Acceptable Documents:
For Parents: Local photo ID or photo ID with local mail (to show Lane County residency)
For Children: The First sheet of a Medical card showing both the parent’s and child’s names, ODHS paperwork that includes both the parents and child’s name(s), any other legal document that includes the names of the parent(s) and the child’s name(s) and date of birth(s).

Documentos que Presentar:
Adultos: Identificación con foto (ejemplos: licencia de conducir, tarjeta de identificación, pasaporte, etc.). En lugar de identificación con foto – 2 piezas de documentación que demuestre su residencia en el Condado de Lane (ejemplos: facturas de servicios públicos,documentos del Plan Médico de Oregon, etc.) Menores (niños): la primera hoja de una tarjeta
médica con los nombres de los padres y los nombres de los niños, documentación del ODHS que incluye los nombres de los padres y nombre(s) del menor, o cualquier otro documento legal que incluye el nombre de los padres y los menores con fechas de nacimiento.

This holiday resource list was created before the Two-Week Statewide Freeze. Please contact
the organizations listed here to verify the information and obtain any updates. Esta lista fue
creada antes de la orden de Dos Semanas de Congelamiento a nivel estatal para combatir el
contagio de COVID-19. Por favor llame a las organizaciones en esta lista para verificar la
información y recibir cualquier actualización.
Listing on these pages does not imply that Oregon Department of Human Services endorses any organization.

Other resources may be available. Call 211 or visit http://www.211info.org
Updates? Please contact the Community Partnership Coordinators: Maritza Herrera
maritza.y.herrera@dhsoha.state.or.us and Tricia Merrick TRICIA.L.MERRICK@dhsoha.state.or.us.

Los listados en estas páginas no implican que el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Oregón apruebe
cualquier organización. No es una lista completa ya que otros recursos pueden estar disponibles. Llame al 211 o
visite http://www.211info.org para más información.

¿Actualizaciones? Por favor póngase en contacto con las Coordinadoras de Alianzas Maritza Herrera
maritza.y.herrera@dhsoha.state.or.us y Tricia Merrick TRICIA.L.MERRICK@dhsoha.state.or.us
(Revised 11/15/20)

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This link was sent to me from a Peace Health Community partner. It seems like Walmart and Ibotta have teamed up to offer a free Thanksgiving meal.

The Walmart-exclusive items included in the Free Thanksgiving Dinner program are:

Campbell’s condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5-ounce can)
2-liter bottle of Coke
All varieties of Butterball 3-pound turkey roast or $9.98 cash back on all Butterball whole turkeys
McCormick turkey gravy seasoning packet (0.87-ounce package)
French’s crispy onions (2.8-ounce package)
Idahoan instant mashed potatoes (8-ounce package)
Great Value stuffing (6-ounce package)
Great Value cranberry sauce (14-ounce can)
Great Value frozen green beans (12-ounce bag)

In order to get the dinner items for free, download the Ibotta app or web browser extension, click on the Free Thanksgiving Dinner offer and shop for your items at any Walmart or at Walmart.com.

Once purchased, scan your receipt into the Ibotta or link your Walmart Grocery account to verify the purchases, and you’ll earn cashback for the entire purchase (approx. $20.27).

“Walmart is proud to team up with Ibotta this Thanksgiving to put meals on the tables of thousands of families across the U.S. at a time when they may need it most,” said Sarah Henry, Walmart Sr. Director, Content & Influencer Marketing.

https://www.kgw.com/mobile/article/life/holidays/walmart-announces-free-thanksgiving-dinner-for-everyone/91-b41a6cb8-c678-45d3-813f-e46f1a51e6e3

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