Ways We Can Help
Warm Coats For Kids
If your child needs a coat to keep warm this winter, then we can help. Your child must be aged 0-18, residing in the Stanwood / Camano service area. The guardian must be a registered food bank client. (Can sign up the same day, no ID required to become a client.)
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From October through December the Food Bank provides warm kid's coats in a wide assortment of sizes. If you need a coat for your child this winter, come down for a voucher during food bank hours.
Cold Weather Kits
If you need equipment and supplies to stay warm this winter, please call or stop by the Food Bank. Depending on availability, these items can be provided:
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sleeping bags
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tents & tarps
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blankets
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backpacks
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jackets
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hats and gloves
We rely on donations from our community and partners to meet the demand of those living without permanent shelter.
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Basic Food Assistance
Hours of service are:
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Wednesday 10 AM - 1 PM
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Friday 10 AM - 1 PM
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Saturday 10 AM - Noon
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The Stanwood Camano Food Bank provides a wide variety of foods including basic staples and canned foods, as well as fresh produce, dairy products, meat, bread, baby food and diapers when available. We do not need proof of address of IDs for new clients. We will ask where you live, the names, and the birthdays of everyone in your family or household. Everyone is welcome and safe here.
'To Go' Food Kits
The Food Bank has kits for those without means to store and cook meals.
Each kit has prepackaged food which requires no refrigeration or cooking. Also included are hand warmers and disposable plates and utensils (when available).
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You do not need to have proof of residency to receive this aid.
Weekend Backpack
Program
The HOPE Weekend Backpack Program ensures any child in the Stanwood Camano School District who is hungry will receive a bag of healthy food, consisting of 3 dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, snacks and beverages to eat over the weekend. In addition, any kiddo who is on the Free/Reduced school meal program, regardless of family income, is eligible to take home food. Contact your local school or the Food Bank for more information.
Winter Necessities
Holiday Baskets
For those who might not otherwise be able to celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas with a special meal, the Food Bank can provide a the fixings for a traditional meal, with ham, for the family during the holidays.
To receive a food basket you must be registered at the Food Bank. If you are not already registered please preregister by stopping by with the items required for registration listed in the basic food assistance area above. Hours are:
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Friday, Dec 15th: For those with mobility issues, there is a special serve, by appointment only, at 3 PM. Sign up at the client desk.
Saturday, Dec 16th: From 9 AM - 2 PM.
Wednesday, Dec 20th: From 10 AM - 1 PM.
'Tis the Season!
Christmas House Gifts For Kids
The Christmas House serves children from the Stanwood and Camano Island area, ages birth through high school. We distribute gifts such as new clothes and toys, which are donated from the community to families in need. Additionally, the Christmas House is supported both with financial contributions and gift drives by organizations and individuals in our community.
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The Caring Place
9928 272nd Place NW
Stanwood, WA
Christmas House is open by appointment only the week before Christmas. Food Bank clients may sign up at the Food Bank on any food distribution day WF 10 - 1 or Sat 10 - 12. All others can sign up at the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, or call (360) 629-5257 for more information. At the appointed time please bring your appointment slip with you. We request that you do NOT bring your children.