If you need equipment and supplies to stay warm this winter, please call or stop by the Food Bank. Depending availability, these items can be provided:
Sleeping Bags
Tents & Tarps
Blankets
Backpacks
Jackets
Hats & Gloves
We rely on donations from our community and partners to meet the demand of those living without permanent shelter.
HOLIDAY HOUSE
Stanwood Camano Food Bank is offering brand new toys to children ages 0-18 from December 4th through December 21st.
Holiday House is available to families who reside in the zip codes of Stanwood & Camano Island.
For questions, please contact the Food Bank via email at scfoodbank@scfbs.org or by phone at (360) 629-2789.
For more information about donating to the program, click here!
BRING DOCUMENTS
To make an appointment, you must present proof of guardianship of each child in your household, as well as proof of residency in zip code service area. Reference list below for examples of acceptable documents.
schedule an appointment
Bring your documents to the Food Bank to schedule your appointment during our office hours:
Wednesday - 9am-1pm
Thursday - 11am-1pm
Saturday - 9am-1pm
attend your appointment
On the date of your appointment, check in at the front desk of our programs building: 10207 270th St NW, Stanwood WA 98292. Staff and volunteers will be available to assist you shopping for your children.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are acceptable documents for proof of guardianship and residency?
Documents for proof of guardianship:
- Student ID
- Report Card
- Birth Certificate
- Club Enrollment
Documents for proof of residency:
- State ID
- Bill with name
- Tax form
- Lease
How do I know if my family qualifies for this program?
Families living within the zip codes of Stanwood and Camano Island (98292 & 98282) are eligible for the program. Prior to making an appointment, you must verify guardianship of the children you will be shopping for.
If my family doesn’t qualify, where can I go to get toys?
Many other programs in both Snohomish and Skagit County provide this type of service. Here is a list of places we recommend:
Christmas House, in Everett WA
Toys for Tots, in Everett WA
Skagit Valley Herald Christmas Fund
How often can I shop at Holiday House?
Parents/Guardians of children in Stanwood & Camano can shop at Holiday House once per calendar year.
How old do my children need to be to receive toys from this program?
Children age 0-18 are eligible for Holiday House. Anyone over the age of 18 does not qualify for this program.
What should I expect to receive from this program?
Holiday House provides toys for children of any age. (Toy quantity and variety will change from year to year depending on supply and demand) Examples may include: doll, hobby kit, sports ball (football, soccer ball, volleyball) with air pump, stuffed animal, toy vehicle, building blocks, pajamas, crafts and activities, etc.
When can I make an appointment for Holiday House?
Appointment scheduling opens Wednesday, November 13th, and our office hours for scheduling appointments are the following:
Wednesday 9am-1pm
Thursday 11am-1pm
Saturday 9am-1pm.
Can I get toys for someone else's children? (my niece/nephew, grandchild, cousin, etc.)
If the child’s primary residence is your household and you can present documentation of guardianship of the child, yes. If the child does not live in your household, they will have to be shopped for by their parent/guardian.
DONATION GUIDE FOR HOLIDAY HOUSE
a "wow" item
- Doll
- Jewelry making or hobby kit
- Sports ball (football, soccer ball, volleyball) and pump
- Stuffed Animal
- Large toy truck or car
- Stanwood Spartan Spirit Gear
- Hydro Flask or Stanley water bottle
- LEGO® sets
- Headphones or bluetooth speaker
clothing and accessories
- Small backpack or purse
- Flip-flops or shoes
- Sunglasses
- Hat (ballcap, bucket hat, beanie)
- Wristwatch
- Costume jewelry
- Hair accessories
- Pajamas
- Winter cap, scarf, and mittens
crafts and activities
- Puzzles
- Coloring books or pads
- Dry water color set
- Binoculars and compass
- Musical Instruments
- Chalkboard and chalk
- Jump rope
- Stickers
- Card / Board Games
- Journal or 2025 planner
small toys
- Small ball
- Building blocks
- Slinky® or yo-yo
- Plastic animals
- Stuffed Animal
- Small toy cars
- Magnets
- Finger puppets
- Interactive toys
- Other small toys and figures
please do not donate the following items
- Food, candy, or gum
- Used or damaged items
- Scary or war-related items
- Liquids
- Breakable items (snow globes)
- Knives, or razor blades
- Hygiene items
WAYS TO DONATE
You can shop for gift items for Holiday House in-person at your favorite stores or via our Amazon Wishlist! All gift donations must be brought to the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank during donation hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9am-2pm. Please do not ship gifts directly to the Food Bank or drop them off in our food donation bin outside of the building. For questions, please call (360) 629-2789.