There are many organizations that can use your help this season. Here are a few to consider. For a list of other programs that may need help too, visit our website.    

ROOF in Rochester 

Needs assistance and donations for Food Bank baskets for the holiday season. Primarily needed are the holiday canned foods and non-perishable food like onions, potatoes and cranberries. Frozen turkeys and hams are also welcomed. Donations should be made by December 12, 2012.      

ROOF will also be conducting an Operation Santa. They are accepting donations of new toys and clothing especially for the 10-12 year-olds. They should be unwrapped and provided to ROOF no later than December 12th.  Volunteers that would like to help with the program and or volunteer should contact Kelly at 306-273-6375.

Needs help and donations for food baskets especially canned fruit and vegetables; onions/potatoes and other canned foods. Frozen turkeys and hams are also welcomed.  

 

Are providing baskets to the low income this year. They have a need for all types of canned foods that are associated with the holidays. Please drop off the food between 9:00 - 11:00 on Monday and 9:15 - 2:30 on Tuesday. Call 306-943-1518

Needs food all the time, especially around the holidays. The general food list includes canned protein (tuna, chicken, beef stew, etc.) canned fruit, beans, canned vegetables, chili, cereal, mac & cheese, canned soups, peanut butter, etc... If you have questions please contact them at 360-352-8597

There are many items left to volunteer for and/or donate. Salvation Army is in need of food for holiday baskets, toys for children from 0 - 12, and warm winter coats. There are also more families that haven't yet been adopted. Call 360-352-8596.  

As told to United Way staff by an anonymous donor

"When you shared one important piece of information with me, I had no idea how valuable those three numbers "2-1-1" would become. I have used this little number three times in the last two weeks alone while serving my clients.

I want to share a story that moved me to tears.

I was helping a woman who was granted custody of her disabled grand-daughter over a year ago. With all the challenges, emotionally and financially, this transition brought, she found her health also declining. In August of this year, she was ordered by her physician to stop work.

She found herself with a gap in pay from August until November 1st. (when Social Security and retirement would kick in). She came in to my office two weeks ago at rock bottom.  I could clearly see that her needs went well beyond my expertise.

Read about what's being done to address this serious and ongoing problem in our latest print newsletter.