Christmas & Holiday Gift Giving
“Christmas Corner” — Holiday Gift Giving Programs
At St. Francis House, we are a center of compassionate presence and service, offering hope and easing the hardships of those in need in East Pierce County. Our commitment is especially evident through our holiday programs, where we strive to bring joy and relief to families during the festive season.
Our Holiday Impact
Gifts for Children: This year, over 1,300 children will receive new gifts, bringing smiles and joy to young hearts during the holiday season.
Holiday Meals: We provide holiday meals to families struggling with day-to-day food insecurity, ensuring they can celebrate with a festive meal.
Family Adoption Program: Through this program, we match families in need with generous businesses and community members. This year, 65 local businesses, families, and organizations adopted 86 households, positively impacting 142 adults and 313 children.
How You Can Help
Donate Gifts
Your generous donation of new, unwrapped gifts can make a child’s holiday special. Drop off locations are available throughout the community.
Monetary Contributions
Financial donations allow us to purchase gifts and holiday meal items, ensuring no family is left out. Every dollar helps us extend our reach to more families.
Volunteer
Volunteers are crucial to the success of our holiday programs. You can help by:
- Sorting and wrapping gifts
- Assisting with gift distribution events
- Helping prepare and distribute holiday meals
Family Adoption
Join our Family Adoption program by adopting a family. Provide them with gifts and necessities for the holidays, and make their season brighter.
Spread the Word
Share our mission with your friends, family, and social networks. The more people know about our programs, the more support we can gather.
Contact Us
For more information on how to get involved or to sign up for any of our programs, please visit our website or contact us directly. Together, we can make this holiday season joyful and memorable for families in need.
St. Francis House
client@puyallupfrancishouse.org
Thank you for your compassion and generosity. Your support makes a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.
Donations Hours and Updates
HOLIDAY HOURS
December
12/24-SFH closed at 2pm
12/25-Christmas-Closed
12/27- Closed to Donations
1/1/25 Closed
**DONATION HOURS**
Monday-Wednesday-Friday : 10am – 5pm
Saturday: CLOSED
CLIENT SHOPPING ONLY — CLOSED TO DONATIONS
Tuesday & Thursday
Sunday: CLOSED
Due to our limited space, donations are limited to 6 bags or boxes per day. We are also asking that for the safety of our staff and volunteers, these bags and boxes weigh NO MORE than 25lbs. We appreciate your generosity and understanding.
**Please check our Donate – Items page for donation restrictions**
Last year 1,327 toys were distributed to 530 families.
Important Reminder for Christmas Shopping
Only 1 person per family will be allowed to enter the clothing bank during the month of December. No children will be allowed. If you bring your children you will be asked to take them home before you can shop.
How can I help during the holidays?
There are many ways to donate to St. Francis House Families during the holidays.
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New unwrapped toys
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Let us do the Shopping for you! Gift Cards to Walmart, Amazon, Target, and Fred Meyer
Thank you for helping to fill our Christmas Wish Lists. When having items delivered directly to St Francis House, please use the following delivery instructions: Deliver Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm ONLY. Please deliver to the administration building on the left side of the property.
If you would like to become involved please contact St. Francis House and we can answer any questions you may have.
Do you want to Adopt a family?
Contact the Director of Programs by November 18th at info@puyallupfrancishouse.org Please provide contact name, phone number, mailing address and email. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and generous hearts!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up for Christmas Shopping?
We do not register new clients during the month of December. If you live in our service area, you will be asked you to come back in January to register.
I lost my card. I do not know my Christmas shopping day.
Please bring you photo ID to Riebli House on your regularly scheduled shopping day. We will be able to look you up in our computer system.
To renew your card if it has been more than one year since you have shopped, please bring:
- Your photo id
- Proof of address (something mailed to you)
- Proof of income
If it’s not your scheduled shopping day/time, you may or may not be able to shop. Christmas is a very busy time. We will do our best to accommodate every client, on their scheduled shopping day/time.
It’s not my scheduled Christmas shopping day/time. Can I shop?
No. You may come back on your scheduled day or you may shop after all clients scheduled for the day/time have shopped.
I haven’t shopped in a long time. What should I do?
Please bring you photo ID to Riebli House on your regularly scheduled shopping day. We will be able to look you up in our computer system.
To renew your card if it has been more than one year since you have shopped, please bring:
- Your photo id
- Proof of address (something mailed to you)
- Proof of income
If you have not shopped in this calendar year, we will renew your card so that you can shop in January. You may or may not be able to shop for Christmas.
How do I sign up to be adopted?
Clients may fill out an adoption application between October 1st and November 5th of each year. All applications must be submitted by November 5th.
How do I adopt A Family?
Contact the Director of Programs by November 18th at info@stfrancishouse.flywheelsites.com Please provide your contact name, phone number, mailing address and email. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and generous hearts!
All our services and programs are offered free of charge
We exist to improve the lives of those in need.
Stories of Hope
Saving the Holiday for Troy & Jennifer
A young couple with their 2 small children knocked timidly on the door of Riebli House. "We were told we could get help here." Then began the all too familiar tale of lost jobs that led to intermittent part time work, late rent and utility payments, delinquent medical...
Adopting a Family – Sharing What They Can
It all began a year ago on Thanksgiving Day. The fragrance of turkey lingered as the Sherman family polished off the last of the pumpkin and apple pies; it was time to begin their long tradition of drawing one another’s names for Christmas giving. Ann brought out...
Choosing David
I can’t thank the beautiful souls at SFH enough for blessing our 6 babies with an amazing Christmas. I am so excited to see their faces light up on Christmas morning. This year is especially important. This year, we have the opportunity to legally adopt our son. As a...
A Client’s Words
Volunteer Opportunities
Our Christmas Corner Elves assist our clients with their Christmas shopping; greeting, directing traffic, and counting and bagging. Volunteering during the holidays absolutely fills my bucket!
—Lorna, Volunteer
Giving Opportunities
— David F.
Shop the Nook
The Nook is a charity boutique operated by St. Francis House. The Nook sells “twice-loved” treasures at low prices in person at our Main Street location.
