Black Coffee is ready to collect (Image: Black Coffee Coop)

We’re getting an earlier than usual start on trying to highlight donation and giving drives this year. If you know about a drop-off box or collection effort at a local business or organization, let us know and we’ll add it to the list. You can leave a comment or send us mail with details.

• Black Coffee box for Jewish Family Service — canned goods and non-perishables — 501 E Pine — Info
• Other Coast Cafe for Heroes for the Homeless — warm coats — 721 E Pike — Info (Also will be box at Pine Box soon)
• Health First Chiropractic for Northwest Harvest — 1818 E Mercer — canned goods and non-perishables — Info
  

  In these tough economic times it is as important, if not more so, to consider the needs of others. It is also vital to take a moment to consider your own health and wellbeing and do something positive for your body. This November, you can do both. In the spirit of community improvement, Health First Chiropractic is offering a services-for-food exchange program from Nov. 18th through the 27th.
  Existing clients may receive their next treatment in exchange for one grocery bag stocked with non-perishable foodstuffs. This represents up to a $95 value. New patients can schedule a standard evaluation, including X-Ray analysis, for two bags of groceries. This service normally costs $440. Health First has partnered with Northwest Harvest for this food drive, and all donations will be distributed through their donation center on Cherry street.
  Last year’s food drive generated 987 pounds of food for donation! It makes a difference! Our goal for 2013 is to donate 2000 pounds of food and 20,000 dollars in services.

• Central Co-op — 16th and Madison — canned goods and perishables — Info
  At check-out, customers can round-up their grocery bill and change gets donated to local food banks. (If your bill is $4.23, round it up to $5 and the .77 cents will be donated.)  Central Co-op will match the first $1,000 raised by this Holiday Foodraising effort. As usual, customers can also place non-perishable food items in the JFS food bank box at the main entrance to the Co-op. 
• Caffe Vita — socks, boxers, gloves
  Donations will be accepted at Seattle Caffe Vita locations from November 25th until December 31st during business hours.  All donations received will directly support ROOTS Young Adult Shelter!
• Via Tribunali — Sleeping bags, coats and jackets,  shoes, more
  Donations will be accepted at Seattle Via Tribunali locations from November 25th until December 31st during business hours.  All donations received will directly support YouthCare’s mission!
• Community Lunch on Capitol Hill — info

  Winter Wish List
  

  Another way to help is by collecting much-needed items for guests.  Here’s what our guests currently need most:
  

  • Sleeping bags
    

  • Men’s shoes (walking or athletic shoes)
    

  • Warm socks
    

  • Men’s bluejeans
    

  • Travel size toiletries
    

  • Pet food
    

  • Paperback books
    

  Items can be dropped off at Community Lunch any Tuesday or Friday morning.  Our offices are at Central Lutheran Church, 1710 11th Avenue.

• Rudy’s — coats — info
  

  It’s gettin’ COLD in Seattle– so we’re collecting coats for underprivileged people who need one. We will be thrilled to accept coats of any size and style- so long as they are still wearable.Drop off USED or NEW coats at any Seattle/Eastside Rudy’s now through December 20th! All coats will be donated to the YWCA for distribution to Seattle families in need.