Your Guide to Holiday Resources
in Spokane County for 2022
Please note that United Way staff members make every effort to keep this list accurate, however, we recommend you call or check the website of the agency providing the resource to ensure that the activity listed has not changed.
Activities are listed in order of occurrence by date.
Additional Needs and Ways to Volunteer
2-1-1
Looking for other assistance for programs or services in Spokane County? Get connected and get answers or referrals to services! Trained specialists are available to help you find various services in Spokane, Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties. From a land line, dial 2-1-1. From a cell phone, dial 1-866-904-9060. 2-1-1 operates Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After hours or weekends, text EW211 at 898-211.
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Resource List
The City Gate, 170 S. Madison, (509) 455-9670
Tuesday – Friday breakfast at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at 12:30 p.m., clothing bank first come first served; food bank available to those who can show proof of food storage like a lease agreement
December 7, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Women and Children’s Free Restaurant
1408 N. Washington, (509) 324-1995 ext. 301
Healthy Little Foodies - groceries, prepared meal & gingerbread house kits, curbside and walk-up services. Adult female must be present to receive services, please see Facebook or Instagram for more details
December 10 and 17, 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th, (509) 535-0803
Full breakfast eat-in or take-out, $5 ages 5-12; $10 ages 13 & up; free for ages 4 & under. Photos with Santa $18 for (1) 4X6, $25 for (2) 4X6, $30 for (3) 4X6.
December 14, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Women and Children’s Free Restaurant
1408 N. Washington, (509) 324-1995 ext. 301
Christmas Dinner Distribution, everything you’ll need for a Christmas dinner as well as groceries, curbside and walk-up services. Adult female must be present to receive services, please see Facebook or Instagram for more details
December 17, 12 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Blessings under the Bridge, 4320 Trent, (509) 294-7265
Brunch, treats, warm drinks, clothing, gifts, resources, music, Santa and more
To bake, donate, sponsor a station or serve, go to BUTB.ORG
December 19, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Off Broadway Lighthouse Hub, 2225 W. Mallon, 509-998-2630
We will have a Christmas gift room from Greenacres church for those who come to the food bank (2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.) and sack dinner (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
December 22, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Shalom Ministries at New Community Church, 518 W. 3rd, (509) 455-9019
Join us for a Christmas brunch!
December 22, 6:30 p.m.
Cup of Cool Water, 1106 W. 2nd, 509-747-6686
Christmas party and sit-down dinner for youth ages 14-24 experiencing homelessness
December 23, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Union Gospel Mission, 1224 E. Trent, (509) 280-8546
Christmas Dinner, no pets (service animals allowed); singles, families, all welcome (we have high chairs available); all large bags will need to be left in your vehicle or left at the entrance desk; must be sober; for those who are unable to come in to our dining room, we will provide a hot meal in a disposable container
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Tree of Sharing, 411 S. Washington, (509) 808-4919
Visit one of our three Spokane-area locations to select a gift tag and return your unwrapped gifts: Spokane Valley Mall,
Riverpark Square, Northtown Mall. If you would like to request a gift, please contact one of our agency partners. Click on the organization name to be directed to their website. It is only through these agencies that you may request a gift. For a list of agency partners: https://www.treeofsharing.org/participating-agencies
Vanessa Behan Santa Express, 5004 E. Sprague, (509) 415-3506
Santa Express is back in River Park Square, join us for shopping November 25-December 22nd
Christmas Bureau, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana Spokane Valley
December 8-15, 2022 – December 8-10 & 13 hours 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; December 12 hours 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Closed on Sunday, December 11
We will follow CDC and Spokane Regional Health guidelines; you may be asked to wear a mask upon entry.