WHO WE HELP

We are feeding and clothing the needy all throughout the year. Bread Basket also has seasonal events. Here is a breakdown of our programs and who they effect.

CHILDREN:
Back-to-school supplies for low-income children (August)
Winter coats for low-income children (throughout the winter)
Grandparent's Day- combination of seniors and youth (September)
Delivering cards and gifts to children confined to the hospital for the holidays (December).

LOW-INCOME:
Food and clothing for disabled, domestic violence victims, homeless, military families, senior citizens, and welfare-to-work families and individuals. Holiday food baskets (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas) Toys at Christmas Teddies, toys, and books for children of domestic violence Occassional special needs assistance.

SENIORS: Older American's Month (May) Grandparent's Day- Youth delivers flowers and cards to seniors in nursing homes. (September) Visits to nursing homes, group homes, and adult family homes (year round). HOMELESS: Blankets and coats throughout the winter Clothing throughout the year Feeding programs.

NEED OUR HELP?
Primarily the Bread Basket provides food, clothing, and basic needs assistance. However, there are many other areas we are able to help on a case by case basis. Just give us a call and if we don't do it, chances are we know someone who does.

If you need food or clothing: Bread Basket is located at: 3617 Bridgeportway West Suite "R" Unversity Place WA. We're easy to find. We're next door to the UP Library and we face the police department and fire station. If you need directions just call us at (253) 565-3271

Current Hours:
During the holiday season we are closed to walk-ins. All assistance is by prior appointment only. Clothing Bank- By prior appointment only. Food Bank- By prior appointment only.

If you are a Worksource or a Project Get referal we want to do everything we can to assist you in your career goals. If your schedule does not work with the hours we are open, please call us to schedule a more convenient time (please note we are not available for weekend appointments or late night appointments.

Also our number one priority is delivering food to the homebound, please keep in mind when we are not in the Bread basket we're generally out procuring or delivering food). This is why you must have a prior appointment. If you are not referred to us by one of the above agencies you will have to come in to our food bank during normal business hours.

At this time we are out of rental and utility assistance.

When you arrive you will need the following items for our records:

Picture Identification for all in your household who are 18 years or older (whether or not they are your dependant.)
Social security card for everyone you are including in your household total
Proof of residence
Proof of Income for everyone 18 and older (If anyone 18+ is unemployed please have them write a statement to attest that and have them to sign it.)
Proof of all dependants you are claiming (i.e. custody papers, school records, medical cards, etc. Please note we do not accept social security cards for proof of custody.) If you can not find every item we require, please call ahead so we can assist you.

HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM:
Our delivery program is solely for those who need delivery because their age or disability prevents them from getting food from traditional food banks. We do not have the resources to deliver to any other scenario. Unfortunately there have been abusers of this program and therefore we are no longer able to deliver with the assumption that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

Everytime we drive to a home where a person is able to care for themself we take away resources from those who are not able to. To avoid that we must require you to prove your eligibility BEFORE we deliver. This may be done by fax, mail, or if you can get someone to personally deliver your information and we will get you set up as a home delivery client. You will need to provide the above proof like walk-in clients and in addition to that you must provide us with a copy of a doctor's statement that specifies the disability and it's duration.

Please note not all disabilities meet our requirements. Your condition must be a mental or physical condition that prevents you from leaving your home to get food when you have none. We do not deliver simply because you do not have a car or because you receive a disability check for a condition that still allows you your mobility. If you are a senior citizen (with or without a disability) you're easy, simply get us a copy of your identification to prove your age and also the above information to prove you are eligible for our program overall.

If you are new please allow up to five working days for us to return your call for home delivery. If you are a current home delivery client simply leave your name and phone number and we will call you back within 24 business hours to deliver your food (maximum 48 hours from call placement to delivery). We no longer deliver clothing for many reasons. However, if you are a delivery client who needs dishes, toiletries, etc. please let us know and we will help you as best as we can.

Bread Basket volunteers are are screened through the Washington State Patrol. If you have any questions feel free to call us.

If you are in the University Place area and need food on a day that we are closed you may call:

University Place Presbyterian Church
St. Charles Borromeo
St. Andrews
St. Leo's Food Connection
Salvation Army

If you need other referals call the United Way's helpline at 572-4357 or call the Emergency food Network at 584-1040 and ask them about other food banks in your area.