A visit from Santa himself.
We provide a Christmas experience for families in need in Western Washington: a visit to your home from Santa and his team of elves, who deliver gifts and warm coats for your children, blankets, and a food box for your family at Christmas.
Typically we help working families who do not qualify for assistance from other public or charitable organizations. We try to help as many families as we can, but our resources only stretch so far. Every application is screened with care so help reaches the children with the greatest need; applying is not a guarantee of selection, and we do not serve families helped by the FCF within the past five years. If we can’t reach you this year, please apply again.
Apply early December
The sooner you apply, the more likely we can help this year. Screening begins in the fall.
Four steps to Christmas at your door
1. You apply
Send the application below, or mail a letter. Tell us your family situation honestly; include any recent hardships.
Early December
2. We screen with care
Every application is read by a volunteer, and we focus our limited resources on the children with the greatest need. If your family is accepted, we’ll notify you.
Starting in the fall
3. We listen
We learn each child’s name, age, clothing sizes and any special needs, so every gift fits the child it’s for.
One family at a time
4. Santa knocks
Santa and his elves arrive at your door with gifts, coats, blankets and a food box, calling every child by name.
Christmas
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Applications close in mid December. Every application is screened so our limited resources reach the children with the greatest need; not every family who applies will be contacted or selected, and we’re sorry we can’t say yes to everyone.
Application received
Thank you for telling us about your family. A volunteer will read your application with care, and we’ll reach out if we’re able to help this Christmas. Questions in the meantime? Email info@thefcf.org.
A handwritten letter works just as well; please make sure it is easy to read. Include everything the form asks for, and send it by US Mail to the address for your county.
King, Pierce & Lewis Counties
P.O. Box 9936, Seattle, WA 98109
North Counties (Skagit, Island, Snohomish, Whatcom)
P.O. Box 365, Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
We appreciate every application, and we hope we can bring your family some cheer this Christmas season.