Holiday Giving

Make a cash donation

Make your donation online or mail to MSC, 1200 S. 336th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003. Cash donations support the greatest need at MSC and help work towards our mission of creating a future without poverty.

Provide holiday food

We are currently collecting holiday food! Donations may be dropped off between Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4pm (MSC is closed Friday, November 10). Please note that during food bank hours of 10am-2pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, access to the warehouse is blocked and donations may be brought to the front lobby. Winter holiday food donations must be received by December 15.

Holiday Food Wish List: Frozen turkeys, frozen whole chicken, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, boxed pudding, and boxed Jell-O are our top needs. We can also use canned green beans, corn, and fruits.

Host a food drive: Our food bank staff can provide collection bins and pick-ups for large food drives. Please call (253) 838-6810, ext. 198 or email Jenni, to arrange.

Don’t want to leave the house? You can also shop from our holiday food wish list on Amazon.

Bring holiday cheer to housing residents

MSC is coordinating with other community organizations to provide holiday cheer to residents in our supportive housing programs. Here are some areas where we could still use some help:

Gifts for Kids: We are collecting gifts for all ages of children, from infants to teens, residing at William J. Wood Veterans House and MSC’s family shelter. Donations can be dropped off at office in Federal Way at 1200 S. 336th St., or our office in Kent at 24437 Russell Rd., Ste 200, Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4pm. Ideas for gifts include headphones/earbuds, board or card games for all ages, books for all ages, STEM kits, sports equipment, arts and craft supplies, and interactive/educational toys. If you prefer to shop online, please check out our holiday gift wish list on Amazon.

Grocery Store and Gas Gift Cards: We are collecting grocery store gift cards so families can make their own traditional holiday meal as well as gas cards so people can get around this holiday season to work or to see family. Gift cards can be mailed to: MSC Holiday Program, 1200 S. 336th St., Federal Way, WA 98003, or dropped off at our office in Federal Way at 1200 S. 336th St., or our office in Kent at 24437 Russell Rd., Ste 200.

Gifts of Comfort: We are also collecting gifts of blankets and hygiene products for housing residents and clients who are waiting for housing. Donations can be dropped off at office in Federal Way at 1200 S. 336th St., or our office in Kent at 24437 Russell Rd., Ste 200, Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4pm.