THANK YOU, SHORELINE!
On December 12, 2020, the Shoreline PTA Council held their Holiday Baskets: Food, Toys and Teen Gifts distribution at the Shoreline Center. Holiday Baskets is an annual event that provides holiday food and gift support to Shoreline Public Schools families who are experiencing circumstances that make it challenging to provide those things for their children. In a typical year, the program supports about 500 families. This year, they saw the need grow substantially to over 700 families. “There was definitely a greater need this year, which isn’t surprising because we’re in the middle of a pandemic,” said Holiday Baskets co-chair Shannon McMaster. “It is also not surprising how our community stepped up to meet that need.”
All together, the PTA raised and distributed nearly $110,000 in gift cards and grocery vouchers to families. This came from generous PTA and community donations, partner organization support and CARES Act funding from the City of Shoreline. “The community has really been amazing,” said cochair Stacy Cotton. It’s been a challenging year for everyone, but it’s so gratifying to see so many people come together to support their community.
"Whenever we asked for help in any way, the response was immediate and amazing," added McMaster.
Thank you to our Holiday Baskets partners, including: Shoreline Fire Department, Hopelink, Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, City of Shoreline, Dale Turner Family YMCA, Alpha Delta Kappa and Shoreline Public Schools.
-As reported in The Flagship newsletter
Important Information:
The WORKS is open by appointment only on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Please see the WORKS page for more information.
Family and Student Supports
Shoreline PTA Council is pleased to be working with our community partners to support students and families during the COVID-19 pandemic and building capacity for serving the broader community. If you are in need of support (or can lend support), please check out the information below.
Shoreline School District Families and Staff Community Facebook page
Community Food Support
Financial Assistance
Are you in need of utility support, rental assistance or transportation funds? Contact:
- Hopelink (206-440-7300)
- Shoreline Community Cares (Call 206-496-3116 to schedule a phone interview; no eviction notice or utility shut off required. Includes funds from City of Shoreline grant, as well as other funds from local churches and individuals.)
- North Helpline (206-365-8043)
Mental Health Resources
COVID Info. & Resources
(housing, rent, utilities, unemployment, cash, childcare, food, health, legal services, immigrant services and more)
Are You able to Lend Support?
Have questions? Email president@shorelinepta.org. Thank you!
Family and Student Supports
Shoreline PTA Council is pleased to be working with our community partners to support students and families during the COVID-19 pandemic and building capacity for serving the broader community. If you are in need of support (or can lend support), please check out the information below.
Shoreline School District Families and Staff Community Facebook page
Community Food Support
- Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is offering to-go meals with drive through/walk-up at Spartan Recreation Center (202 NE 185th St, Shoreline, drive back to the rear door) from 11:30am - 12:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Meals are for kids AND adults. No sign-ups necessary – just drop by! Schedule:
Monday – two lunches and a pack of four breakfast meals
Wednesday – two meals
Friday - one meal and weekend food pack (includes 6 meals)
Contact info@hungerintervention.org or 206-538-6567 with any questions. - Hopelink Food Bank (pre-packaged food items)
17837 Aurora Ave. N.
Tues. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 3-7 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (closed Fridays) - North Helpline Food Bank
12726 33rd NE, Lake City
Wed. 10 a.m. -1 p.m.; Thurs. 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
* Bitter Lake Location Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Free Community Brown Bag Dinners
- Ronald United Methodist Church (5:30-6:30 p.m. each Thurs., 17839 Aurora Ave. N. Shoreline)
- St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church (4:30-6:30 p.m. each Tues., 722 N. 145th St. Shoreline) *NEW mini farmer's market included!
- POPy's Cafe (5:00-6:00 p.m. each Wed., 14514 20th Ave. NE Shoreline) - Food Bank Home Delivery!
United Way of King County, Food Lifeline, the City of Seattle and Metro Access are offering home delivery of emergency food across Seattle, North King County and East King County during COVID-19. This resource is available to anyone who:
- Lives in Seattle, North King County or East King County
- Is unable to access their local food bank in person
- Is unable to afford groceries
To order a food box, fill out this online form https://bit.ly/3dG81ot, or call United Way of King County at 1-833-540-0800, Monday through Friday from 11 am - 4 pm. At this time, households can order up to three food boxes per delivery. You can also find a nearby food bank at www.foodlifeline.org/need-food.
- WithinReach hotline (1-800-322-2588) can help families apply for food benefit programs along with provide connection to additional food resources (in a variety of languages) www.withinreachwa.org
- Little Free Pantries - click here for a printable map
- Ballinger: On the corner of NE 198th St. & 14th Ave. NE (Facebook Page)
- Ballinger: Corner of 244th and & 21st Ave. NE
- Briarcrest Little Free Pantry (14511 25th Ave. NE, in front of Shoreline United Methodist Church)
- Briarcrest neighborhood - Prince of Peach Lutheran Church, 14514 20th Ave NE
- Echo Lake/Northridge: 20008 6th ave NE (park on 200th side)
- Echo Lake: Shoreline Covenant Church, N 185th and Ashworth Ave N
- Lake Forest Park: 25th Ave NE and NE 184th St
- Lake Forest Park: 30th Ave NE, near 196th Pl.
- Meridian Park: 18312 Corliss Ave N.
- Meridian Park: 16173 Midvale Ave N.
- Meridian Park: 17900 block of 1st Ave. NE
- Mountlake Terrace: On 56th Ave. W. between Calvary Fellowship Church & Espresso Break (Facebook Page)
- North City Little Free Pantry: 18910 8th Ave. NE (Facebook page) food, clothes, household items
- North City: 1674 NE 185th (Facebook Page)
- Parkwood: St. Barnabas Angelican Church, 2340 N. 155th St.
- Parkwood: Rainbow Little Free Pantry, 2133 N 147th St.
- Richmond Beach: 1422 NW 195th St.
- Richmond Beach, First Lutheran Church: 18354 8th Ave NW
- Ridgecrest: 15815 11th Ave NE (Facebook Page)
- The Triangle Little Free Shed: 14544 Evanston Ave. N.
- Stay SAFe Pet Pantry: 14717 Aurora Ave. N in front of the Seattle Area Feline Rescue (take what you need for your pets or leave supplies for others)
Financial Assistance
Are you in need of utility support, rental assistance or transportation funds? Contact:
- Hopelink (206-440-7300)
- Shoreline Community Cares (Call 206-496-3116 to schedule a phone interview; no eviction notice or utility shut off required. Includes funds from City of Shoreline grant, as well as other funds from local churches and individuals.)
- North Helpline (206-365-8043)
Mental Health Resources
- Crisis Connections connects people in physical, emotional and financial crisis to services through 24-Hour Crisis Line, Teen Link, WA Recovery Help Line, and WA Warm Line.
- Shoreline's Center for Human Services offers numerous community supports and resources, including mental health counseling and family supports.
- Crisis Text Line offers 24/7 support from trained Crisis Counselors by texting HOME to 741741.
- Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
- Futures Without Violence is maintaining comprehensive information and resources for survivors, communities, and domestic and sexual violence advocacy organizations and service providers.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline offers support through the chat feature on the website or over the phone at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
- API Chaya specializes in supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking with people from or affiliated with Asian, Pacific Islander, and Middle Eastern communities.
- Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides numerous resources for domestic violence survivors including shelters and local programs.
- The University of Washington's Forefront Suicide Prevention Program is providing a series of webinars for kids, parents, and educators, focusing on mental wellness and suicide prevention.
COVID Info. & Resources
(housing, rent, utilities, unemployment, cash, childcare, food, health, legal services, immigrant services and more)
- Eastside for All – COVID Resources
- United Way COVID Resource List
- One America List of COVID Resources for Immigrants
- Embrace Shoreline Resource List
- Washington State Coronavirus Resource List
- King County Office of Equity and Social Justice COVID-19 Resource Guide
- Call 2-1-1 (or dial 800-621-4636 in King County) to get referrals for resources in your area. The person on the call will be able to search a database of local resources that gets updated regularly.
Are You able to Lend Support?
- Drop off food donations at one of the Little Free Pantries listed above (or build your own Little Free Pantry!).
- Help provide food, rental assistance and utility support by donating to Hopelink.
- Help support child care access and food access through Dale Turner YMCA.
- Donate food items (preferably only what you already have on hand) and provide funding support for food and rent assistance through North Helpline (12736 33rd Ave. NE, Seattle).
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Tues., Thurs., & Fri. Ring doorbell next to double doors on side of the top of driveway - do not enter warehouse. - Donate to United Way of King County's Community Relief Fund: Access to Food to support a network of food banks and family food relief programs countywide.
Have questions? Email president@shorelinepta.org. Thank you!