Christmas & Holiday Gift Giving
“Team Santa” — Holiday Gift Giving Programs
We are a center of compassionate presence and service. We offer hope and ease the hardships of those in need in East Pierce County. That is never more evident than through our holiday programs. Over 800 families shop for new Christmas gifts for their children. St. Francis House provides holiday meals for families struggling with the day-to-day food insecurity. We match families with generous businesses and member of our community through our Family Adoption program.
If you want to learn how you can help, please see below.
Last year 1798 toys were distributed to 815 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.
Donations Hours and Updates
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.
Donation Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10am-5pm
Tuesday and Thursday – CLOSED to donations, Client Shopping ONLY
Saturday – 10am-2:45pm
Sunday – CLOSED
How can I help during the holidays?
There are many ways to donate to St. Francis House Families during the holidays.
- New unwrapped toys
- Amazon “Wish List” follow the link here.
- Gift Cards to Amazon, Target, Fred Meyer etc
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 15th of each year. All applications must be submitted by November 15th.
How do I adopt A Family?
Contact the Director of Programs by November 18th at info@puyallupfrancishouse.org 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 or in our online store.
