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
    
    
• Shelter-in-Place Meals Program: Friday meal delivery to your doorstep, free of charge thanks to local sponsors! Contact us for weekly menu offerings
  • See our flyer for more information
    
    
• Check out our new Technology Tutorials
  
  
• Buddy Connections: For those wanting to reduce isolation and make a new friend. Contact us for more information: ghseniorctr@gigharborfoundation.org
  
  
• Clock & Compass: A comprehensive guide that provides references to educational tools and resources to empower you and your family to strengthen your lives - Sign up to recieve their monthly e-newsletter
  
  
• Fitness and Activity Programs
  • Y360
    • Rise & Shine
    • Resistance Tube
    • Tai Chi
    • Yoga
    • Chair Fitness
  • Sit and Be Fit
  • Virtual Physical Activity Excercises
  • Online Games
    • Bridge
    • MahJong
  • Online Art Classes
    
    
• COVID-19: State of Washington Dept. of Health

 

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. 
    • Follow updates from Food Backpacks 4 Kids
      
      
• Meals on Wheels: As a Seniors 60+ you may be eligible to receive meals at home. For new clients there is maybe a 2 week delay. To sign up call CCS at Gay Bitz: 253.474.1200
  
  
• Catholic Community Services: Effective March 23, CCS is offering pick up 'n go lunches to seniors 60+ years, every Monday and Wednesday at Peninsula Lutheran Church, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM. For new participants, call Ginger at CCS (253.474.1200) by 12:00 PM by Wednesday for lunch(es) to be picked up the following week. New participants will be required to complete paperwork at the time of their first pick-up. $3.50 suggested donation for 60+ year old seniors
  

  • Pick up at: Gig Harbor Senior Center @ Peninsula Lutheran Church, 6509 38th Ave., Gig Harbor, WA  98335, rear parking lot

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON RESOURCES AND SCHEDULE CHANGES IN OUR COMMUNITY CHECK OUT OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCE PAGE!