Most organizations have confirmed, some information from last year, as some organizations have not confirmed. contact info included to inquire with organization directly.
Eureka Area
Betty Chinn Foundation – [Hot Meals]
Town Church 1685 Union St Eureka
Thanksgiving Dinner 11/22/19 4pm to 6pm
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to all people / families in need, no proof necessary
- First come first serve, planning to serve 300 people.
Distribution: Thanksgiving food basket
- Apply by 11/19/19 at 407-3833 and pick up Tues 11/26 from 12-3pm at 133 7th St, Eureka
Eligibility Criteria:
- Not receiving boxes from another agency
- Have child under 18 in household
Eureka Humboldt Senior Resource Center – [Hot Meals]
1910 California St., Eureka 707-443-9747
Thanksgiving Dinner 11/20/19 11:30 am to 12:15 pm, please call beforehand to ensure enough food is prepared.
Christmas Dinner 12/18/19, must call by 12/13/18 to sign up.
White Bag giveaway Goodies and treats like summer sausage cheeses etc. Call for more info.
Eligibility Criteria:
- For Senior Citizens 60 or over. Suggested donation of $3.50
Eureka Rescue Mission – [Holiday Food Box] Phone: 707-445-3787 for Holiday Food Box inquiries
Thanksgiving no Turkeys for food Boxes, has some ham boxes still available. Call Men’s Shelter 443-4551 Last day to p/u for food box will be Tuesday 11/26/19.
Christmas Box call for more info: 443-4551
Eligibility Criteria:
- Household must be able to have cooking facilities
Eureka Rescue Mission – [Toys]
Phone: 707-443-5016
Dates are still to be determined; applications will be available the 1st week of November through December 14th. Gifts will be provided for children age 1 – 12. Efforts will be made to accommodate children up the age of 14.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Photo ID for parent or guardian
- Social Security or medical card for each child must be presented
Eureka Rescue Mission – [Hot Meal]
100 2nd Street Eureka (Men’s Side)
Phone: 707-443-5016
Distribution: Thanksgiving meal Wed. 11/27/19 from noon until 2 pm.
Christmas meal on Christmas Eve 12/24/19 Noon-2PM
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to all in need
- No proof necessary
Food for People – Food Bank
307 West 14th St., Eureka 707-445-3166
Appointments: Appointments are scheduled starting Monday at 9 a.m. until all appointments are filled for the week. A limited number of walk-ins scheduled daily on a first come, first served basis. Food distribution generally takes place on Tuesday, Wednesdays, the 2nd and 4th Thursdays and Fridays with some changes in distribution days and times to accommodate the holidays. A holiday meat and other items for a holiday meal will be provided for Thanksgiving, as resources permit.
Jefferson Community Center
1000 B Street, Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 497-6280
“Community Created Jefferson and Gratitude Gathering”: Thursday, November 15 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Jefferson Center (dinner at 5:30pm) –> Open to public. Calling all Westside Eureka residents (those who live west of H St. and North of Del Norte St in Eureka)
- FREE turkey feast for all in attendance
- Imagination Playground OPEN for kids ages 7+
- 0-5 Playroom & First 5 Express special event for families with Kids ages 0 to 6
- Community planning session in the evening after dinner: All community members share ideas for community center programs, neighborhood safety, housing and food security
“Community Holiday Feast”: December 5th from 6:30PM-8:30PM
“Cards, Gifts, and Crafts”: Saturday December 7th and 14th @ 10:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Jefferson Center –> All are welcome. Open crafting area with supplies provided to help you make cards, wrap gifts, and put together small craft ornaments for others. There will be a limited supply of stamps for those looking to mail out cards for the holidays.
Marshall Family Resource Center
District Office: I Street between Trinity & Huntoon (2100 J Street), Eureka, CA 95501
Lincoln Learning Center: Corner of Summer & West Harris (216 West Harris Street) Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 441-2404
Thanksgiving: Please call 441-2404 Christmas: Please call 441-2404 Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have a child under the age of 18 years old
- Live within the Eureka School District
Pine Hill/South Bay Family Resource Center 5230 Vance Ave., Eureka 707-445-5933 Eligibility Criteria:
- Live within the Pine Hill and South Bay District or attend either school
- Have a child under the age of 18
Winter Break Food Bags: 120 families to receive 2 bags of non-perishable, kid-friendly foods and an additional bag of fruits, vegetables, and bread. Sign-ups begin on December 1st. Please call 445-5933 to sign-up. Pick-up at Pine Hill Elementary School on the Thursday before Holiday Break.
Salvation Army
2123 Tydd St. Eureka 707-442-6475
Sign-up: Waiting list for Holiday baskets, Mon – Thur 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Fri 10a.m. – 12 p.m.
Distribution: At sign up a card is given with the time and date to pick for pick up
Eligibility Criteria:
- Household must have a child 17 years or younger. Need photo ID for adult and ID for child.
- If receiving CalFresh, they only need a Passport to Services
- If not receiving CalFresh, need proof of income and photo ID for all adults, some form of ID for children.
Thanksgiving Meal 11/28/19 from 12-2pm
- Sign up by calling 442-6475
St. Vincent de Paul – [Hot Meal, Gifts, and Toys]
35 West 3rd St., Eureka 707-445-9588
Distribution: Thanksgiving Dinner, November 28th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Christmas Dinner and gifts, December 25th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to all people / families in need, no proof necessary
Fortuna Area/Eel River Valley
Fortuna Humboldt Senior Resource Center – [Hot Meals]
Christ Lutheran Church 2132 Smith Lane, Fortuna 707-725-6245
Thanksgiving Dinner – November 14th at 12 p.m. Sign-ups are going on now until November 13th.-already passed
Holiday Dinner – December 18th 2018 at noon. Sign-ups are 2 weeks in advance max Eligibility Criteria:
- For Senior Citizens 60 and over. Suggested donation of $3.50
St. Joseph’s Pantry – [Food Baskets]
2292 Newburg Rd., Fortuna 707-725-1148
Distribution of 10lb ham to existing clients starting in December. Distribution days are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Persons in need living in Fortuna, Alton, Hydesville, Carlotta and Ferndale
- Any form of ID to provide residency
Fortuna Community Service Center – [Food Baskets and Toys]
2331 Rohnerville Rd., Fortuna 707-725-1166 x 206 Sign-ups: Going on now until December 11th
Distribution: December
Eligibility Criteria:
- Low income
- Picture ID card for all members in home or Medi-Cal card
- Proof of income – pay stub
- 1 month of utility bills
- Rent receipt with the ok to call landlord if needed
- Fortuna to Bridgeville residents only
Wood St Chapel (food Basket)
1649 Wood st. Fortuna, Ca. 95540
Thanksgiving box’s, call for more 707-725-5507
Fortuna Family Resource Center
South Fortuna Elementary School
2089 Newburg Road, Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9082
Rio Dell / Scotia
Rio Dell Community Resource Center – [Toys]
99 Wildwood, Rio Dell 707-764-5239
November, they will be doing a protein and produce supplementing the commodities on November 20th from 9-2 at the Journey Church at 95 Belleview. Call for additional information.
December distribution TBD
Bridgeville Community Center
38717 Kneeland Road, Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 777-1775
Call/visit to sign up or find out more details.
Thanksgiving: Commodities and holiday basket distribution on 11/21/19 @ Bridgeville from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
December: Commodities and holiday basket distribution on 12/17/2019 @ Densmore from 8:30 am-11 am and also on 12/20/19 @ Bridgeville from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Free Community Dinner and Craft Fair on 12/7/18. Everyone is welcome! The Craft fair begins at 3:30 pm and Dinner is at 5:00 pm.
*This site is closed 11/18/18 through 11/24/2018 and from 12/25/18 through 1/4/19
Carlotta Community Center
300 Wilder Road, Carlotta, CA 95528
(707) 768-3860
Call/visit to sign up or find out more details.
Thanksgiving: By request as needed
Christmas: Food, jacket, and toy pick-up and deliveries 12/21/2019
Christmas: Dinner meal box-pick-up and deliveries 12/19/2019-12/20/2019
Loleta Community Resource Center
Loleta Elementary School
700 Loleta Drive, Loleta, CA 95551
(707) 733-5239
Loleta is accepting applications for families or individuals to sign up for a holiday bag. This is for Loleta residents only, must show proof of residency. Call for additional information.
River Life Foundation 707-601-6526
and speak to Virginia
No sign-ups, no eligibility requirements
Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Veteran’s Hall. Transportation will be provided within in Fortuna, please call to make arrangements.
Christmas Dinner will be provided on Christmas day from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Lutheran Church on Smith Lane. Volunteers needed for both events, if interested please call 707-601-6526. To make an advance monetary donation mail to P.O. Box 384 Fortuna CA.
Volunteer: if you would like to Volunteer call Ginny at 707-601-6526, transportation can be arranged.
Southern Humboldt
Roberto’s Clothing –[Toys]
778 Redwood Drive, Garberville
To DONATE toys: Cathy Newman 707-923-3064
Sign-up to RECEIVE toys: Cathy Newman 707-923-3064
Sign-ups: Going on NOW until December 8th.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Family in need living in the Garberville/Redway area
- No proof necessary
- Please provide ages and gender of children
Mattole Valley Resource Center
203 Old Coast Wagon Road, Petrolia, CA 95558 (707) 629-3348
12/22/18 Christmas food box distribution. Call in advance to sign up.
*We will be doing holiday gift cards through our Play groups.
*On going monthly food pantry on the fourth Wednesday of each month at our Mattole Valley Resource Office and Honeydew School *Emergency food service as needed *Thanksgiving Holiday food basket *Christmas/Holiday food basket *“SoHum Elves” who donate toys and clothes to a few children in the Mattole Valley.
Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center
Redway Elementary School
344 Humboldt Avenue, Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Distribution: 12/20/19 12 pm to 4 pm @ Redway First Baptist Church
Sign-ups: NOW until full
Eligibility Criteria:
- Family in need living in the Garberville/Redway area
- Completed form (contact FRC) showing verification of meeting eligibility
Northern Humboldt
Arcata Presbyterian Church – [Food Basket, Presents]
11th & G St., Arcata 707-822-1321
Sign-ups (must apply in person):
Tuesday November 12th, 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday November 14th, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday November 16th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturday, November 23rd, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Distribution: must be picked up in person on Dec. 21 between the hours of noon and 4 p.m. at the church. There will be no home deliveries.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to families with children under 18 years of age living in Arcata, Bayside, Blue Lake, Samoa, Manila
- Proof of residency (utility bill, mail)
- Picture ID
Arcata Senior Resource Center of Humboldt
321 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Arcata 707-825-2027
Thanksgiving Dinner 11/20/19 11:30 am to 12:15 pm, please call beforehand to ensure enough food is prepared.
Christmas Dinner 12/18/19, must call by 12/13/18 to sign up.
White Bag giveaway Goodies and treats like summer sausage cheeses etc. Call for more info.
Eligibility Criteria:
- For Senior Citizens 60 years and older. Suggested donation of $3.50, 60 and younger $6.00
Arcata Family Resource Center (Toys)
Arcata Elementary School
2400 Baldwin Street, Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-1002-Call for more info.
Arcata Community Thanksgiving Dinner – [Meal]
Community Thanksgiving Dinner Veterans Hall 1425 J Street Arcata –Doors open at Noon Feasts starts at 1PM 11/28/2019.
Arcata House Partnership is serving an early Thanksgiving meal to walk-in clients this Wednesday, Nov 27th, from noon to 3pm. We would gladly welcome donations and volunteers from 9am – 3:30pm on Wednesday at the Annex. 501 9th Street, Arcata. For more information call (707) 633-6236 or (707) 298-7610.
Manila Community Thanksgiving Dinner – [Meal]
1611 Peninsula Drive, Manila 707-444-9771
Thanksgiving: Community Dinner at the CRC – 1611 Peninsula Drive – plus food bags will be given away. All are welcome! Please join us November 17th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
Winter Celebration filled with crafts, food bags, pictures with Santa, and toys – lots of family fun! All are welcome! Please join us on December 1st from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Blue Lake Community Resource Center
111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake, CA 95525 (707) 668-4281
Thanksgiving: Lists/sign up full.
Distribution: Thanksgiving Food box distribution on Monday 11/19/19-
Christmas Food and Toy distribution on Tuesday 12/18/19
McKinleyville Family Resource Center
1459 Hiller Road, McKinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 840-0905
Please call the McKinleyville Family Resource Center at 840-0905, open Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 4:00 pm.
Thanksgiving Community Dinner: Thursday the 28th 1pm-3pm Azelea Hall 1620 Pickett Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519 Phone: (707) 839-8975
Thanksgiving Food Box: *No turkey provided*
7th Day Adventist Church Community Services Building, 1200 Central Avenue (North of Church)
Sign-ups are on wed in Nov from 9:00 am to Noon. Please call 839-3832 or 839-4693.
Christmas Food Box: Grace Good Shepherd (707) 839-3726 call to sign up.
450 Hiller Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519
Distribution 23rd & 24th from noon-2pm
Scholarships for Children’s Holiday Gift Making Workshop:
This fun event, which is held at the United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer on December 14th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, provides children with the opportunity to make gifts for the people they love. Projects cost between 25 cents and $2.00. Scholarships for this event are available at Good Grace Shepherd Church during December food and toy sign-ups while supplies last.
Eastern Humboldt
Willow Creek Resource Center – [Toys]
Hwy 299, Willow Creek 530-629-3141 Call for information.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Have children in need
- Primarily in the area of Willow Creek and some Hoopa
Hupa Family Resource Center – [Food & Toys]
T8 Holt Street directly behind the main Hoopa Tribal TANF building 530-625-4000
Sign-ups: Start 1st week of November by calling 530-625-4000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (closed for lunch 12– 1 p.m.) Thanksgiving Sign up closed.
Christmas sign ups start the 1st week of Dec.
Distribution: Clients will be called for pick up turkey baskets Eligibility Criteria:
- 175% of Federal Poverty level guidelines
- Resident of Hoopa
- Target population: families
All Humboldt County
Affordable Homeless Housing Alternative
707-267-4035 & 707 407-0047
They did not get a Holiday Partnership grant this year.
Working with Old Town Community Alliance:
Thanksgiving Dinner, day of Thanksgiving may be at the Gazebo Plaza in Old Town, and they will go around looking for those in need where they are.
Christmas Dinner 12/25/19 Gazebo Plaza in Old Town Eureka.
New Pilot program portable showers on Tuesdays at the Eureka Library sign up 9-10 last shower is 11:30am.
Toys for Tots – Humboldt County
Sign-ups: Call 707-443-4880 or email gregg@101things.com, and state the age and gender of the child(ren)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Have a child under 18 years of age
- Receiving Free or Reduced Lunch at school
- Toy pickup at Redwood Acres
