Holidays
Families Forward hosts special holiday events each year to help the families we serve enjoy a happy holiday season.
Between our four programs, there are several opportunities for you to give back this holiday season. Keep reading below, click the links, or fill out the "Sign Up" box to learn more.
Holiday Toy Pantry (Bidwell Pantry program)
Families register to receive gifts at the holidays. We need help from donors to provide gift donations for children of all ages at the Bidwell Pantry. Click the links for more information on how to sign up, donate, or shop our wish list.
Email missy@familiesforward.org for donation questions.
For information about sign-up, click here.
Shop our Amazon wish-list here.
Holiday Wish List (New Directions Shelter program)
We have a variety of gifts to choose from to purchase for families in both New Directions Shelter and The Home Connection. These items need to be dropped off at New Directions Shelter by Friday, December 6th.
Download the informational flier here.
Shop our Amazon wish-list here.
Essential Needs Basket (The Home Connection program)
Donors would provide each family in The Home Connection with an essential needs basket. The estimated cost for each of these completed baskets is $250. Donors are provided with a checklist of items that should be purchased & delivered to Families Forward by Friday, December 6th.
Download the informational flier here.
Shop our Amazon wish-list here.
Thanksgiving Meat Giveaway (Bidwell Pantry program)
Please download the PDF below to learn more about eligibility and how to sign up for a Thanksgiving turkey, ham, or chicken.
Holiday Meat Giveaway (Bidwell Pantry Program)
Please download the PDF below to learn more about eligibility and how to sign up for a December meat package.
Additional Shelter Activities
At New Directions Shelter, we have additional holiday volunteer opportunities such as planning kid-friendly activities, helping families "shop" for their presents, prepping, wrapping, and more. Fill out the box below for more information.
