The CV Weekly team would like to wish all of our readers the Happiest of Holidays. For those of us that are fortunate enough to have a home to live in and food to eat, let’s not only be grateful, but reach out to those less fortunate by donating food for the hungry or toys for children who might not get a gift otherwise. There are also other ways to help by volunteering your time at one of the locations that will be serving food, not only during the holidays , but throughout the whole year.

In this difficult economy there are many people who are struggling just to pay their bills, much less provide gifts or extra holiday meals for their families. Perhaps you could help a friend or family member directly if you are in the position to do so. People don’t have to be homeless to be in a difficult financial situation. And in this economic climate I believe that many of us could be just the loss of a job and a few paychecks, a few bad investments, a serious health crisis or natural disaster away from being in a bad situation or even homeless ourselves.

The holidays are also a very difficult time for many who may be going through the recent death of a loved one or divorce or being far away from any family members. It doesn’t take much to reach out to someone and make a difference.

Below are a few locations for those who would like to donate toys, food or volunteer, as well as locations for those in need to go for a hot holiday meal and get toys for their children.

 

Hot Meals:

Marthas Village-December 24th 10 am-1 pm

83791 Date Ave

Indio, CA 92201

760-347-4741

 

CVRM –December 24th 2pm-6pm & December 25th  Breakfast 6am-10am

47-518 Van Buren

Indio, CA 92201

760-347-3512

 

Well in the Desert– December 25th 12pm -3pm

PS Convention Center

277 N. Avenida Caballeros

Palm Springs, CA 92263

760-327-8577

 

The Narrow Door

760-775-6200

www.thenarrowdoor.org

Hot Meal every Wednesday @ 6:30pm

Miles Park Pavillion in Indio

Open to the Public

 

 

Gift Distributions: Children must be present

 

Jordan Outreach– December 22nd Starts at 10am (should arrive 30-40min.before) ALL children will get a gift

50930 Calhoun St.

Coachella, CA 92236

760-398-3352

 

CVRM– December 22nd Starts at 8am (arrive early) ALL children ages 0-12 will get a gift with parent present

47470 Van Buren

Indio, CA 92201

760-347-3512

 

Centro Libre– December 23rd  starts 5:30 pm (First come first serve)

83-246 Ave 50

Indio, CA 92201

760-342-6034/574-2013

 

Well in the Desert– December 25th 12pm -3pm (All Children 0-12 will get a gift with parent present)

PS Convention Center

277 N. Avenida Caballeros

Palm Springs, CA 92263

760-327-8577

 

Christ is Salvation- December 25th starts at 11am-1pm (arrive early) All children will get a gift

87295 Main & Center St

Thermal, CA 92274

760-844-3842

You can also drop off toys at KMIR 6 at 72920 Parkview Dr. in Palm Desert M-F from 9-5.

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