NEED FOOD? ‘Convoy of Hope’ at Eastridge Church in West Seattle on Wednesday

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They did it at their Issaquah campus, and next, it’s West Seattle. Eastridge Church is partnering with Convoy of Hope to offer free food and household supplies to ~300 families – first come, first served – this Wednesday (April 29th). Here’s the announcement:

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastridge Church will provide free non-perishable groceries and household supplies to about 300 families in West Seattle on Wednesday, April 29, from 1-5 p.m. (while supplies last) at their West Seattle location, 4500 39th Ave. SW. The pre-packed bags include about 70 pounds of food and supplies and will be distributed one per car.

Steve Jamison, lead pastor of Eastridge Church states, “We are thankful to partner with Convoy of Hope to provide assistance to families from our area who can use some help in this time of need.”

Convoy of Hope is a faith-based disaster relief organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreaches, and disaster response.

Eastridge will practice safe distancing protocols through a drive-through distribution method. Drivers will be asked to open their trunk (no need to leave their car) and volunteers will load the supplies of pre-packed bags, while supplies last.

Hal Donaldson, president of Convoy of Hope, shares that, “this is a united act of compassion. We’re seeing so many groups link arms to help people get through this crisis. In some respects, kindness is a medicine that many Americans need right now, and we’re seeing it being given out across the nation.”

For more information, contact Eastridge Church at 425-270-6300.

Eastridge is the church known for its turkey-and-groceries giveaways before Thanksgiving each year.

Tim K April 27, 2020 (4:45 pm)

Eastridge, thank you for living out the love of Jesus in the WS community.

Junction Lady April 27, 2020 (6:03 pm)

What a wonderful ministry!

anonyme April 28, 2020 (7:38 am)

It seems like most of these services for free food (including prepared meals) are reliant on people having a car. Many (or most) of the people in need of these services do not own vehicles. There is something troubling about people pulling up in shiny new vehicles to pick up free food.

Jennifer Hall April 28, 2020 (2:13 pm)

I sent the Instagram announcement for this out to low-income families who do not have cars. Is any provision being made for these families?

Jennifer Hall April 28, 2020 (2:24 pm)

I just called the church, and got the answer to my question. There will be a provision made for people who walk up. The walk up lines will be socially distanced, and church volunteers will make an effort to break the loads into two bags, because the weight of one bag can go up to 70 lbs. That is the reason that cars would be helpful, but they are by no means limiting the distribution to people in cars.Such a wonderful, needed service to our families! Thank you, Eastridge Church!