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The holidays are a wonderful time to gather with loved ones, to help one another, and inspire a sense of giving back in our children. If you know a family in need this year or you need some assistance, below are a variety of statewide resources available this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support for Families<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Adopt-a-Family<\/strong>
Interested in sponsoring a family for the holidays? Adopt-a-Family matches families statewide with sponsors to provide for their needs during the holidays. Families are matched by the family size that can be provided for – from a small family of 2-4 people to large families of 7-10 people. For more information about sponsorship, email rachel.chouinard@usw.salvationarmy.org<\/a> or call (907) 375-3583<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anchorage GIFT<\/strong>
The Anchorage Neighborhood GIFT <\/a>is an event hosted by the Salvation Army for residents in the Anchorage bowl area (Anchorage, Eagle River and Chugiak). Gifts are provided for children up to age 14. Register by December 10 to participate here<\/a>. You can also arrange to donate gifts for this event on the <\/em>Anchorage Digital Angel Tree List<\/a>. For Christmas gift assistance in another area, please contact your local Salvation Army Corps Community Center.

Angel Tree<\/strong> Statewide<\/strong>
Give a gift of new clothing or toys to a child this year by signing up at your nearest Angel Tree. The Salvation Army has implemented a new Digital Angel Tree for each Corps location in Alaska. Find a local Angel Tree here<\/a>. The gifts they receive will be disbursed at their annual Neighborhood GIFT event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abused Women\u2019s Aid In Crisis in Anchorage<\/strong>
AWAIC assists single individuals and adults with children who are survivors of domestic violence. Volunteers can adopt an individual or family, by purchasing items from a family\u2019s wish list and assist with holiday preparation. Learn more at www.awaic.org<\/a> or call 907-743-5753<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Assistance<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Food Bank of Alaska<\/strong>
The Food Bank of Alaska distributes food to Anchorage residents in need during the holidays. For more information, visit the Food Bank of Alaska website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fairbanks Community Food Bank<\/strong>
The Fairbanks Community Food Bank has a goal to provide 275 holiday food boxes this year to local families, and they are still looking for items to complete these boxes. For more information or to donate to the boxes, go to www.fairbanksfoodbank.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Juneau<\/strong>
Provides special food and gift baskets to people in need during the holidays. The deadline to sign up for a basket is December 15. Call 907-789-5535<\/a> between 1-3 p.m., Monday through Friday for information, or visit www.svdpusa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bean\u2019s Caf\u00e9 in Anchorage<\/strong>
Bean’s Cafe is hosting a Christmas dinner and putting together \u201cBeanie Boxes\u201d for individuals and families. For more information, visit www.beanscafe.org<\/a>, or in person at 1101 E 3rd Avenue in Anchorage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downtown Soup Kitchen in Anchorage <\/strong>
The Anchorage Downtown Soup Kitchen serves between 350-500 cups of soup daily. They also have showers and laundry services available. To volunteer or donate goods, visit their website<\/a>,<\/strong> or in person at 240 E. 3rd Avenue in Anchorage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support for Military Families<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hope for Heroes<\/strong>
Hope for Heroes provides assistance to military families and veterans in need during the holiday season. It also sends care packages to Alaska\u2019s deployed troops throughout the year. Services are provided by appointment only for active-duty military families and veterans. For information, call 907-357- 4673<\/a> or email hopeforheroesak@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operation Ride Home<\/strong>
The Armed Services YMCA of Alaska partners each year with Jack Daniels to help military families get home during the holidays. Open to junior enlisted service members – Operation Ride Home helps relieve financial burdens for military personnel trying to get home to loved ones during the holidays. Service members can register on the Armed Services YMCA website <\/a>under the \u201cOperation Ride Home\u201d tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Child Care Assistance<\/strong> <\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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thread<\/strong> assists families in registering for child care assistance in Southeast and Northern Interior Alaska. Use these resources<\/a> to help make child care more affordable for your family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5712,"template":"","blog_tags":[],"news_categories":[],"class_list":["post-5711","seed-blog","type-seed-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSupporting Families During the Holidays - SEED<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The holidays are a wonderful time of year - a chance to gather with our loved ones and to help one another. 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