Holiday Meals & Assistance
In our county, those that have plenty, share it generously with others in their community. Whether you would like to lend a hand or could use one this season, there are many opportunities available.
Please see supporting documents at the end of the page to download and print a copy of the Holiday Meals & Assistance flyers.
For information on the projects in your area, please refer to the schedule below.
Christmas Meals in Polk County
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West Valley Grand Ronde & Willamina Sign-up starting in November |
Grand Sheramina Food Bank 120 N. Bridge Street, Sheridan (503) 843-3133 |
Christmas Food Boxes: Provided for families in the Grand Ronde, Willamina & Sheridan communities. Please call for more information. |
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Dallas, Falls City, Rickreall & Perrydale December 24 |
Dallas Oregon |
A Holiday Food Box will be delivered to your home. Please ensure someone will be at your address before applying. Contact your school counselor or pick up an application at the Polk County Resource Center, Dallas Food Bank or apply at the website below. |
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West Salem/Salem Area December 24 |
Salvation Army Lighthouse Shelter 1901 Front Street, Salem (503) 585-6688 |
Free Christmas Eve Dinner. This will be a full sit down meal & everyone is welcome! If you are interested in volunteering please call & ask for the kitchen. Free! |
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Dallas December 25 |
St. Phillips Catholic Church 825 SW Mill Street, Dallas (503) 623-2440 |
Community Christmas Meal: Public Welcome! Spanish spoken. Children’s toy distribution included.
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Willamina December 25 |
Coyote Joe’s Cafe |
Community Christmas Dinner: Public welcome! Free! Donations appreciated.
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Holiday Assistance
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Dallas & Perrydale Dallas Adopt a Family Apply on Tuesdays |
Polk County Resource Center 326 Main Street, Dallas (503) 623-5559 or (503) 623-8429 |
Adopt a Family matches Dallas families with local community members, agencies, businesses, clubs and churches who adopt them for Christmas. Each adopted family will receive Christmas dinner and one gift per child in the home. Distribution will be on December 19, at Evangelical Bible Church. *Bring ID for proof of residence. |
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Central Area Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Open November & December |
Central Area Community Holiday Project Oregon Child Development Coalition 535 G Street, Independence (503) 339-4955 |
Central Area Community Holiday Project provides gifts for children and food basket for Christmas. Request forms are at address to left and must be received by December 15. A photo ID for proof of residence is required. Only one request per address. You can help a local family by adopting a family, volunteering, donating food, toys or funds. |
