Sponsor a household for the holidays

Hunger is a year-round issue. But it is especially hard to do without food during the holiday season.

What is Washington County Holiday Basket?
It's specifically for Washington County residents who need help during the holiday season.

Oregon Food Bank-Washington County Services is transferring full coordination of the Holiday Basket Program over to Salvation Army.  The Holiday Basket Program will now be known as the Washington County Holiday Basket Program.

Washington County Holiday Basket matches low-income children, seniors citizens and households with sponsors who provide food for a brighter holiday.

Last year, more than 4,700 Washington County households received holiday baskets through this program.

This program is also an opportunity for us to share hunger issues with the community.

Who qualifies for the program?

Households or individuals who

• meet low-income guidelines
• declare a need for sponsorship and
• live in Washington County.

How do I apply for a Holiday Basket?
Apply at one of the five on-site application sessions listed below. Beginning October 22, 2007, you can apply online at www.help4holiday.org. The Washington County Holiday Basket Program handles applications on a first-come, first-served basis.  Submission of an application does not guarantee service.  Washington County Holiday Basket is primarily for food assistance, there is no guarantee of gifts.  Program coordinators will contact you if your application is accepted.

Application session dates and locations:

Monday, Oct 29, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.                      

Salvation Army                                                      

351 S.E. Oak St.     

Hillsboro, OR  97123   

Friday, Nov 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Forest Grove United Methodist Church

1726 Cedar St.

Forest Grove, OR 97116

Tuesday, Oct 30, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.                      

Beaverton Resource Center                                 

12500 S.W. Allen Blvd.                                             

Saturday, Nov 3, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunset Presbyterian Church

14986 N.W. Cornell Rd.

Portland, OR 97229

Thursday, Nov 1, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul, O’Reilly Hall

9905 S.W. McKenzie St.

Tigard, OR 97223

How does the program work?
Washington County Holiday Basket will recruit volunteers and sponsors. Dedicated volunteers still coordinate the program.

Who sponsors Holiday Baskets?
Individuals, organizations, faith-based organizations, businesses, educational institutions and civic groups.

I want to become a sponsor
The deadline to sponsor a household is Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Call Washington County Holiday Basket at 503-726-1917. Or, after Oct. 22, 2007, sign up to sponsor a household online at www.help4holiday.org.

I want to volunteer
Volunteers are needed to help coordinate the program. To register to volunteer, please contact the Washington County Holiday Basket at 503-726-1917.