OPENING: With cold nights ahead, West Seattle’s only emergency shelter is about to open (updated Wednesday with wish list)

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With overnight temperatures expected in the 30s this week, the Westside Neighbors’ Shelter in The Triangle is getting ready to open. Here’s the update from shelter manager Keith Hughes:

I will be opening the Overnight Cold Weather Shelter for Wednesday and Thursday nights this week.

Hours are 5:00 PM till 11:00 AM the next day. We will serve a hot dinner at 6:30 pm each day and a hot breakfast at 8:30 AM each day as well as provide cots and blankets inside. We serve adult men and women without exception.

Westside Neighbors Shelter is a 501c3 private nonprofit at 3618 SW Alaska, co-housed with American Legion Post 160 and the West Seattle Veteran Center. We’re checking to see if they have any current donation needs as they get ready to ramp up operations.

ADDED WEDNESDAY MORNING: Here’s how Keith replied:

Top of the List needs are: dry pasta (spaghetti, egg noodles) and pasta sauce, rice in 1 and 2 pound bags, peanut butter, salted butter cubes, store gift cards so we can get eggs, milk, fresh veggies. Non-food items needed are: socks, stocking caps, gloves, men’s boxers L and XL, winter coats.

Alf November 5, 2024 (4:10 pm)

Is there a current list of needed items, they do such great work

WSB November 5, 2024 (5:03 pm)

I haven’t heard back yet.
secondthat November 5, 2024 (6:01 pm)

There is a list of commonly used/needed items list and an Amazon Wishlist link on the Westside Neighbors’ Shelter website.

WSB November 6, 2024 (10:08 am)

Also, Keith replied, and we’ve added his requests to the list.

Karen Allan November 6, 2024 (1:40 pm)

I stopped by to see Keith and drop off some items from his list. The needs there are high Once the shelter is running most nights ( when night time temps dip below 40).there are 2 community groups cooking dinner 1x wk each.if anyone has ideas or is a community/religious group that would be interested in cooking 1 x w I would be happy to be a liaison. ( not sure how to connect though )

Luckie November 6, 2024 (2:20 pm)

Hi all! I volunteer at the shelter, and I help Keith with handling donations. You can always find the Amazon wish list under the “What’s Needed Right Now?” tab on the shelter website, http://www.westsideneighborsshelter.org. (Here’s a direct link to the Amazon list, which I keep updated based on what Keith says is needed most urgently.) And, here’s the link to our Facebook page, which also gives information and updates. Want to volunteer to cook a meal, do some laundry, sort donations, do some cleaning? We love volunteers! Here’s a link to the volunteer form!

WS Res November 6, 2024 (3:05 pm)

A case each of hats and socks are on their way to Keith now. If anybody wants to add gloves or coats here’s links for bulk buying.

Luckie November 6, 2024 (3:26 pm)

This is absolutely wonderful! Thank you, WS Res! It’s going to make a big difference.

Dung Nguyen November 8, 2024 (5:20 am)

I will fulfill some items on the list after work.Thank you for updating.

Kara November 9, 2024 (2:09 pm)

How about blankets? I’ve got a few that I’d drop off if they are needed!

Luckie November 9, 2024 (3:11 pm)

Blankets are needed! Please note that only TWIN SIZE are useful on the cots; no larger sizes, please. Also, please no puffy comforter-type blankets; the blankets need to be easily machine washed and dried. Thank you!!

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