Hopelink needs your help providing food, new toys and clothing to the less fortunate this holiday season

Hopelink’s wish list for donated food includes: tuna or other canned meats; peanut butter; pasta, rice and cereal; soup; canned fruit; canned vegetables and tomato products; onions and potatoes; special holiday food items such as yams and olives; baking ingredients including evaporated milk, baking mixes, sugar and flour; and gift certificates for grocery stores. Donations of gifts that are particularly appreciated include: new clothing for children ages newborn - 18; gift certificates to stores such as Target, Gap, Fred Meyer, Old Navy, and Borders Books; gifts for teens, such as portable CD players, jewelry, and sports equipment; and toys, books and games for children of all ages. Please include only new, unwrapped items in your donation.

During the holidays, our clients are grateful for the festive food and gifts we provide to help them better enjoy the season. The clothing and toys donated to Hopelink are available to low-income parents and grandparents who can shop at any of Hopelink’s six centers for the children in their families, and select that “just right” gift to make their loved one’s eyes light up.

Companies, organizations and families can also share their giving spirit with those in need in a number of ways, such as by including a request for donations when inviting guests to a holiday party; purchasing Hopelink’s holiday greeting cards; or hosting a giving tree.

Donations may be delivered to any of Hopelink’s six centers on the following schedule:

Location	Donation hours	For more information
Bellevue 14812 Main Street, Bellevue	Now through Dec. 16: Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 16, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	425.943.7555
Kirkland: 13013 NE 65th St., Kirkland (new location)	Now through Dec. 16: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 17, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Jessica Ivey 425.889.7880
Northshore: 18220 96th Ave. NE, Bothell	Nov. 27 - Dec. 19: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.;   Sat., Dec. 16, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Teresa Andrade 425.485.6521
Redmond: 16225 NE 87th Street, Building A, Redmond	Dec. 1 - Dec. 18: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.;  Sat., Dec. 16, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Scott Milne 425.882.0241
Shoreline: Aurora Square, 15809 Westminster Way North, Shoreline	Nov. 27 - Dec. 15: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Leslie Brooks 425.440.7300
Sno-Valley: 31957 E. Commercial Street, Carnation	Now through Dec. 16: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 16, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Jennifer Filipovich 425.333.4163

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities. Hopelink services include food, shelter, homelessness prevention, child development, family development, transportation and adult literacy education. Hopelink’s mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community; we help people make lasting change. For more information on Hopelink and its services, call (425) 869-6000 or visit www.hope-link.org.