Winter holiday resources

Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION     INTAKE PROCEDURE        ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                DOCUMENTS LANGUAGES      AREA SERVED    ADDRESS	Portland Toy and Joy Makers     (503) 231-8697 - This number will not be connected until November 19th!   Seasonal program providing children (infants-13years) of low income families with gifts during November and December. Those wishing to make donations: call (503)823-0922.     Call for information: will begin taking calls on Intake line on November 19th. Phone number will not be connected until that date. Hold times can be lengthy, please be patient.  ID and proof of address needed. Low-income families with children infants-13 years of age.  This program participates in the HANDS database, which tracks families who have applied to other programs. Families who have applied for toys elsewhere are not eligible to apply to Portland Toy and Joy. Okay to apply to other programs for food.          January-October: Monday-Friday 8:30am-noon November-December: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm             All clients must have proof of residence, proof of guardian of children, proof of income. English  97201-206, 97208-221, 97223(Portland Only), 97224(Portland Only), 97227, 97230-233, 97236, 97239, 97266  5916 NE Going Street     Portland               97218
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION    INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                DOCUMENTS     LANGUAGES      AREA SERVED    ADDRESS	Metro Church of Christ (971) 282-6832 - Christmas Hotline (Hotline)                 Providing Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes this holiday season. Christmas requests on Dec. 1, 2012. You may register at the website at any time by going to www.metrocofc.org and clicking on the Benevolence link. All messages left on the voice mail prior to the official opening date may be erased. No Toys are available this year. Register at the website or call the designated hotline for Appointment day and time. Please DO NOT call the church's phone number to request a box. Church is accepting requests ONLY from people whose permanent residence is in far East County, specifically for these zip codes ONLY: 97230, 97233, 97236, 97024, 97030, 97060, or 97080. Eligible callers may receive help from Metro on one holiday only. All applicants must have an appointment and be able to pick up their box at the church. Deliveries will be limited to handicapped or seniors with disabilities that keep them from driving. Website and message line, hours not applicable. The church requires proof that the applicant's current address is in their service area. Proof can be a drivers' license, photo ID, or a bill with the current address and applicant's name on it.         English - Church has no staff that speak other languages               Far east Multnomah County, specifically zip codes 97230, 97233, 97236, 97024, 97030, 97060, 97080          1525 NW Division, Gresham 97030
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION   INTAKE PROCEDURE                 ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                DOCUMENTS     AREA SERVED	St. Vincent de Paul - Portland    (503) 235-8431 (Christmas Food Box)      Christmas food boxes for families with children in need. Stop by or call the Christmas Request Intake line. Intake line is answered by volunteers Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm. Phone line opens Monday, November 12th, and will remain in operation during open hours until quota is filled.    Residents of Multnomah County only with the exception of Southwest areas. Families with children. Must not have signed up last year. Monday-Friday 10am-2pm.         Multnomah County with the exception of Southwest areas         5120 SE Milwaukie Blvd, Portland 97202
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION   INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                DOCUMENTS     AREA SERVED	Sunshine Division City of Portland Police             (503) 823-2102 (Intake) Providing Christmas Food Boxes to residents of City of Portland in need of holiday assistance.          Call or walk in beginning November 1st to request a food box. Must provide address as well as names and ages of all household members.  City of Portland Resident. Sunshine Division participates in a local database that contains names of applicants for Holiday Assistance in the area. People who wish to receive Adopt a Family from Salvation Army should not apply at Sunshine Division.  Begin applying November 1st                                     City of Portland 687 N. Thompson Street, Portland 97227
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION                 INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                AREA SERVED    ADDRESS	Union Gospel Mission  211 On Christmas Day, Union Gospel Mission will provide a meal for people in need or experiencing homelessness. Walk-in Must be experiencing homelessness      Tuesday, December 25th, 10am-2pm Multnomah        3 NW Third Avenue, Portland 97209
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION   INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                DOCUMENTS                     AREA SERVED	Salvation Army Cascade Division              (503) 493-3925 (Main phone)      Will provide Christmas food boxes for families in need, with toys included for children ages 0-12.   Apply in person at 5325 N. Williams Ave Must live within service area. Salvation Army participates in a clearinghouse database to prevent duplication of services by different agencies for the same family.     From 9am-1pm at 5325 N. Williams Ave., Portland: Nov. 8; Nov. 15; Nov. 29; Dec. 1; Dec. 6 Distribution Day will be Saturday, Dec. 22nd. When people sign up, they will be given information on a specific time to return to pick up toys and food. Must bring proof of address showing residence within zip code service area, and picture ID for applicant. Must bring some form of ID for each member of the household that includes a date of birth. Examples: Social Security card, birth certificate, medical card, school ID, report card, etc. Must also bring 30 days proof of income and be below poverty guidelines.                                Must reside in one of the following zip codes: 97002, 97032, 97034, 97035, 97036, 97068, 97070, 97140, 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205, 97206, 97209, 97210, 97211, 97212, 97213, 97214, 97215, 97216, 97217, 97218, 97219, 97220, 97221, 97222, 97227, 97231, 97232, 97239, 97266, 97267
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION                 INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                                AREA SERVED    ADDRESS	Radio Cab Foundation   (503) 205-3335 ext: 2 (Main phone)         Radio Cab Foundation's Turkey Project will again be delivering Christmas turkeys with all the fixings to people in need living in Greater Portland. Delivery will start on December 15th or you can pick up your box on December 22nd Beginning November 22nd, people may go to the Radio Cab Foundation website and write a short letter online (or send snail mail letter at address provided) writing about a family they know who is in need this Christmas.                Families living in Greater Portland area Not applicable Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Clark counties                1613 NW Kearny, Portland 97209
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION   INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                ADDRESS	Christ Memorial Community Church                      211 Will be offering a community Christmas meal for those in need.                Walk in All welcome       Saturday, December 15th 11am-3pm or until the food is gone.   1552 N Killingsworth Street, Portland 97217
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION     INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                AREA SERVED	Lift Urban Portland         (503) 221-1224 - Lift Urban Portland (Main phone)            Annual Christmas dinner on December 25th from 12pm-2pm Congregation Beth Israel 1972 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209 Walk in All welcome       Christmas Dinner: December 25, 12pm-2pm Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Clark, Skamania