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SnowCap Forced to Reduce Give-Aways - Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Just about the time of year when everybody wants to be more generous, SnowCap has been forced to cut back. That's right. We've hit a point where need for emergency food outstrips ability to provide.
SnowCap recently was forced to reduce the amount of food it gives away in its emergency food baskets. And the reduction is significant, 25 percent.
One reason is that one of our major suppliers of food, the Oregon Food Bank, is experiencing increased demand also.
In order to continue to serve the growing number families seeking emergency assistance, this reduction is the right thing to do. Nonetheless, it is heart-breaking because it means the quality and amount of food declines from previous levels.
SnowCap food baskets still provide enough calories, they just are not as nutritious.
If you can help with a donation of cash or food, now would be an excellent time to take action. Click on "read more" to go to our donation page.
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Looking Good Involves Doing Good!
Tuesday, November 10th, 7 PM, Elegantly Funky Fashion Show at 4th Street Brewing Co.77 NE 4th. Admission is 2 cans of food or $5. Proceeds benefit SnowCap's Fight with Elegance Mammogram Fund.
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Not Too Soon To Plan For Holidays
If your holidays are about gratitude and sharing, join with SnowCap to ensure that all our neighbors enjoy a happy holiday season. Volunteers are needed for the evenings of November 5th, December 3rd, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. We need help making Santa Soup, SnowCap Soup de Jour, and many other special recipes.
If you are crafty, consider making quilts, children's pajamas, or fleece blankets. Knitters can make mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves. We always appreciate Christmas Stockings at this time of the year.
For those who love to shop, consider shopping for a needy child. This will be another tough year for families hit by the recession. We will need toys for 500 children this year. If you enjoy the festive look of the malls, buy a toy for a child.
More information on holiday volunteer opportunities can be had from Kari at kari@snowcap.org.
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SnowCap Open Until 5:30 PM on Tuesdays
With the help of volunteers from Centennial Learning Center (CLC), low income families can get emergency food boxes until 5:30 PM on Tuesdays.
SnowCap is grateful to CLC for their volunteer service. Now the challenge will be to bring in enough food to fill the additional food boxes that will be packed during the expanded hours. Food donations are gladly accepted 9-3 weekdays at 17788 SE Pine.
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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS SINCE 1967
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SnowCap Community Charities is a philanthropic organization created to provide food, clothing, advocacy and other services to the poor.
SnowCap Community Charities es una organizacion philantropica que da productos de comida, ropa, apoyo y otros servicios para los pobres.
Need Help?
EMERGENCY FOOD is available at SnowCap. SnowCap is located behind Rockwood United Methodist Church at 17805 SE Stark. Click here to see a MAP and directions to SnowCap.
Families are served 10 to 2 Monday through Friday and until 5:30 on Tuesday.
Want to Help?
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Donate your Time---volunteer! For info on volunteer opportunities, contact kari@snowcap.org.
Donations are received at the warehouse door on 17788 SE Pine 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. Click here to see a MAP and directions to SnowCap.
SnowCap is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation so your gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
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SnowCap Community Charities
17805 SE Stark Street
(behind Rockwood Church)
Portland, OR
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 160
Fairview, OR 97024
Telephone:
(503) 674-8785
Fax:
(503) 674-5355
Website:
www.snowcap.org
Monday - Friday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
&
Tuesday until 5:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
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