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Hope for the Holidays
The holidays are a joyous time for many, but for some it is a stark reminder of what they lack. We enlist the support of our dedicated volunteers and loyal donors to help bring hope for the holidays to those who are struggling.
We invite you, our generous Marin County community, to give generously this holiday season and to consider making a secure online donation to bring hope to those who need it most.
Save These Dates!
- 🦃 Thanksgiving Meal Kit Collection Day: Thursday, November 21st | 10am-3pm | 16 Ritter Center
- 🎄Family Holiday Gift Card Pick-Up Event: Wednesday, December 4th | 9am-3pm | 16 Ritter Center
- 🍽 Holiday Meal for Clients Experiencing Homelessness: Wednesday, December 11th | First Presbyterian Church, 1510 Fifth Ave. San Rafael
Eligibility to Participate
If you are a registered client of Ritter Center and have been using our services for at least 6 months, you are automatically eligible to take part in the fun.
To participate in our Thanksgiving and Holiday Gift Card events every participant must sign up separately. No registration is needed to attend our sit-down Holiday Meal.
Not a Current Ritter Center Client?
New clients are invited to visit 16 Ritter Street to inquire about eligibility for our programs and services.
Thanksgiving Meal Kits
- SIGN-UP: Visit the Food Pantry and Sign-Up Today!
- EVENT DETAILS: Thursday, Nov. 21st | 10am-3pm |16 Ritter Center
- WHAT CLIENTS RECEIVE: Frozen turkey, fresh produce, dried/canned goods and dessert
- MISSED PICK UP: Friday, Nov. 22nd |10am-3pm|16 Ritter Center
- LEFTOVERS: Monday, Nov. 25th | 10am-3pm |16 Ritter Center
Family Holiday Gift Card Giveaway
- SIGN-UP: Visit the Food Pantry and Sign-Up Today!
- Each member of the family needs to register separately, children must be under 18, living in the household, and show proof of age and address (medical card or passport is accepted).
- EVENT DETAILS: Wednesday, December 4th |16 Ritter Street
- MISSED PICK UP: Visit Food Pantry later in the week |10am-3pm |16 Ritter Street
- WAITLIST: Currently no waitlist planned as this event sells out!
- WHAT CLIENTS RECEIVE:
- INDIVIDUALS receive a $100 Safeway gift card
- FAMILIES receive a $100 Target gift card per household and a $50 Target gift card for each child under 18 living in the household
Sit-Down Holiday Meal
- NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
- EVENT DETAILS: Wednesday, December 11th | 3pm-6pm | First Presbyterian Church, 1510 Fifth Ave. San Rafael
- WHAT CLIENTS RECEIVE:
- Our unsheltered clients will enjoy a hot, freshly cooked meal with a tasty dessert; they will receive a coat, sleeping bag, backpack, hygiene kit, socks, a hat, a scarf and/or gloves along with kindness and a sense of community spirit.
If you have any questions about these special events and how to sign-up please contact the Food Pantry & Client Services at (415) 457-8182
