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2024 Community Holiday Resources

Posted: December 12, 2024
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CCNW Patient Navigators have curated this list of local community resources to assist those in need this holiday season. If you have any questions, or need additional help during the holidays, please contact a CCNW Patient Navigator today.

Stephanie Burrow-Updike | (509) 228-1816

Elana Stahl, BSW | (509) 228-1819

 

Gifting:

  • Santa Express - The entirety of proceeds from the store benefit Vanessa Behan, a safe shelter for kids who are in crisis situations. The store, located in the Spokane Valley, is open to young shoppers between the ages of 4 and 12 with gifts ranging in price from only $1.00 to $12.00. The store also offers the availability for adults to shop in a boutique of specialty items perfect for stocking stuffers, gifts for family, friends, or secret Santas. Shop between November 29th -December 22nd. To learn more, please visit https://santaexpress.org/.
  • Tree of Sharing - Since 1982, the Spokane Tree of Sharing has ensured the "often forgotten" members of the Eastern Washington community receive a gift each holiday season. Acting in partnership with 44 local social service and nonprofit agencies, Tree of Sharing provides holiday gifts to those in need. If you would like to request a gift, please contact one of the agencies listed on this webpage: https://www.treeofsharing.org/participating-agencies.

 

Low Cost or Free Holiday Activities:

  • Manito Park Holiday Lights – Manito Park has long been one of the best destinations in Spokane to see amazing holiday lights. Every holiday season, The Friends of Manito organization decorates the park with thousands of lights, Christmas decorations and other beautiful ornaments. Visitors can tour the lights by a free walking tour through Manito Park from 4:30-8:30pm December 14th - 22nd. This year the lights will be within Duncan Garden. Please https://www.thefriendsofmanito.org/holiday-lights for important information and FAQs.
  • Mobile Santa Food Drive by CDA Fire Dept – December 17th through 23rd, Santa Claus is coming to downtown CDA in a big red fire engine covered in thousands of holiday lights. Santa and members of the Coeur d’Alene Firefighters Local 710 will be around town collecting food and cash donations for the food bank. For more details and to view the CDA Fire Santa tracker, visit https://www.cdaid.org/958/departments/fire/for-our-community/santa.
  • Santa Arrives at River Park Square - Santa Claus returns this holiday to River Park Square in downtown Spokane at his place in front of a show-stopping 50-foot tree. Reserve your photo sessions online. Additional holiday happenings are planned at River Park Square, including pet photos, Blitzen Bash, and sensory-friendly Santa photos to name a few. Learn more @ https://www.riverparksquare.com/events.
  • Story Time at the Looff Carrousel – Join us in the Looff Carrousel party room at Spokane’s Riverfront Park on December 20, 2024, at 11:00am for Story Time, a free early literacy activity designed to spark and engage the young imagination with stories, songs, and preschool activities. $1 Carrousel rides are offered to those who attend. Recommended for ages 2-5.
  • Winter Glow Spectacular - Since 2014, the Town of Liberty Lake near Spokane has been hosting its annual Winter Glow Spectacular holiday lights event. The event is completely free, making it a great holiday light destination for you and the whole family! Located at Orchard Park, Liberty Lake, running now through January 1, 2025. Learn more @ https://winterglowspectacular.com/.

 

Food Insecurity:

  • Second Harvest Food Bank – A network of partner food pantries and meal sites provide fresh, healthy, and free food throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Visit https://2-harvest.org/food-near-me-wa/#foodmap to locate a Second Harvest food panty near you.
  • Christmas Bureau – Come and celebrate the 78th anniversary of Spokane’s annual holiday assistance program coordinated by Catholic Charities, Volunteers of America and The Spokesman Review. Assistance is offered in the form of a grocery voucher and/or books/toys for kids aged 17 and younger. This event is open to select Washington and Idaho residents (visit website to see applicable counties). For event details, dates and times please visit https://www.christmasbureauspokane.org/.
  • Shalom Ministries Christmas Breakfast @ New Community Church (518 W. Third) on December 23rd, 7:30-9:00am.
  • Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Partners Inland Northwest (10814 E. Broadway) on December 21st, 11:30am-1:30pm. First come first serve.
  • Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels - Turkey dinners delivered to homebound seniors 60+ on December 25th. Call to sign up, or volunteer to be a driver, (509) 324-6976.