GHSC COVID-19 Programs
- SILVER SUPPORT SHOPPER SERVICE: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS FILLABLE SHOPPING LIST.
- Email completed lists to: tgillespie@gigharborfoundation.org OR call 253.514.6338
- Email completed lists to: tgillespie@gigharborfoundation.org OR call 253.514.6338
- Shelter-in-Place Meals Program: Friday meal delivery to your doorstep, free of charge thanks to local sponsors! Contact us for weekly menu offerings
- Check out our new Technology Tutorials
- Buddy Connections: For those wanting to reduce isolation and make a new friend. Contact Heidi for more information!
- Fitness and Activity Programs
- Y360
- Online Games
- Online Art ClassesArt Classes
Community Resources
FOOD PROVIDERS/SERVICES
- Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH: Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH is not closed and will be open their normal hours, however, to promote social distancing and reduce exposure risk, volunteers are pre-packing bags for community members to pick up. As always, folks will receive perishable and non-perishable foods, as well as other grocery items as available.
- FISH is in need of volunteers as many of the foodbanks regular volunteers need to self-isolate. Click here to help FISH. New volunteers can fill out an application form when they arrive.
- Community members can help replenish the shelves by donating cash, non-perishables and toiletries. See the website for a donation link, address, hours and most needed items.
- In need of housing assistance? Check this flyer out!
- Emergency Food Network: Check Emergency Food Network's website for continual updates on various local food banks
- Food Backpacks 4 Kids
- Food Backpacks 4 Kids is continually working to support their families, as well as additional families in this uncertain time. Backpacks are available for pickup every Saturday at the following locations: Henderson Bay High School, Evergreen Elementary School and Gateway Park parking lot. If you are not already registered with the program email info@foodbackpacks4kids.org with your name, number of children and most convenient pickup location.
- Peninsula School District: As of Tuesday, March 67, all schools will be closed
- To help support families in this uncertain time, PSD will be offering 'Grab & Go' meals to all students 18 and under beginning March 17th. Check PSD's website to see locations and times meals will be available
- Meals can be pre-ordered here
- To help support families in this uncertain time, PSD will be offering 'Grab & Go' meals to all students 18 and under beginning March 17th. Check PSD's website to see locations and times meals will be available
- Meals on Wheels: Any senior is eligible to receive meals at home. For new clients there is a 2 week delay. To sign up call Gay Bitz: 253.474.1300
- Catholic Community Services: Effective March 23, CCS is offering sack lunches to seniors 60+ years, every Monday and Wednesday at Peninsula Lutheran Chruch, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM. New members must fill out paperwork at the time of their first pick-up. Existing clients only need to call in their reservation. Call Ginger at CCS (253.474.1200) by 12:00 PM every Wednesday for lunch(es) to be picked up the following week. $3.50 suggested donnation for 60+ year old seniors
- Pick up at: Gig Harbor Senior Center @ Peninsula Lutheran Church, 6509 38th Ave., Gig Harbor, WA 98335
- Safeway, Albertsons and Whole Foods: Effective Wednesday, March 18, the mentioned chains will open their stores for 1 HR prior to allowing public in, to allow for seniors, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems to safely shop.
- Check with your local store for hours before arriving at stores.
- Animarium: Offering free meals to seniors (daily soup and special), Wednesday - Saturday, 2 PM - 6 PM. Call for curbside pickup: 253.858.2114
- Table47: In support of the community, Table47 is making free meals available for those that are hungry and in need, during this difficult time. Monday - Saturday, 2 PM - 4 PM, stop by and let staff know -- no questions asked. If you are in need but unable to make it to Table47, call and let them know; while delivery is not guaranteed, they will do their best to find a way.