Community Closures & Schedule Changes
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GGHF PROGRAMS, SERVICES & EVENTS
- Gig Harbor Senior Center: Closed effective March 12, 2020, until at least Phase 3 of Gov. Inslee's Phased Plan. Please check our Facebook and website to see our COVID-19 programs including grocery delivery service and meal delivery each Friday!
- GGHF Curious by Nature School: Following public health directive, school will be closed Tuesday, March 17 through the end of 2019/20 school year.
- School programs will continue through “Distance Learning” via live stream, activity kits, Virtual Nature Explorations, and more to help keep students and families connected and engaged.
- Regular school year will extend 2 weeks (through June 26, 2020), following lead of PSD.
- 10th annual THE GREEN GIG: Locally Grown dinner and auction event has been postponed. Date TBD. This annual fundraiser provides critical financial resources for tuition assistance to area families in need through the Stewards Scholarship fund and diverse resources to support early learning programs.
- You can help provide important support during this time by making a tax-deductible donation here OR texting 'GGHFCBNS' to 44321
- GGHF EnviroCorps: Programs are currently on hold.
- #Community Harvest: 3rd annual Spring Food Drive with Peninsula School District postponed. Reschedule date: TBD.
- Students of Distinction Awards Banquet: See our statement on the change of platform for 2020.
FOOD PROVIDERS/SERVICES
- Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH: Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH is not closed and will be open their normal hours. To promote social distancing and reduce exposure risk, volunteers are pre-packing bags for community members to pick up. As always, folks will receive perishable and non-perishable foods, as well as other grocery items as available.
- FISH is in need of volunteers. Click here to help FISH. New volunteers can fill out an application form when they arrive to volunteer.
- Community members can help replenish the shelves by donating cash, non-perishables and toiletries. See the website for a donation link for more information.
- Emergency Food Network: Check Emergency Food Network's website for continual updates on various local food banks
- Food Backpacks 4 Kids
- Food Backpacks 4 Kids is continually working to support their families, as well as additional families in this uncertain time. Backpacks are available for pickup every Saturday from Henderson Bay High School, Evergreen Elementary School and Gateway Park. If you are not already registered with the program email info@foodbackpacks4kids.org with your name, number of children, and most convenient pickup location.
- Meals on Wheels: Any senior 60+ is eligible to receive meals at home. For new clients there is a 2 week delay. Call Gay Bitz to sign up: (253) 474-1300
- Catholic Community Services: Effective March 23, CCS is offering sack lunches to seniors 60+ years, each Monday and Wednesday at Peninsula Lutheran Chruch, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM. New members must fill out paperwork at the time of their first pick-up. Existing clients only need to call in their reservation. Call Ginger, (253) 474-1200 by 12:00 PM on Wednesday for lunch(es) to be picked up following week. $3.50 suggested donnation for 60+ year old seniors.
- Pick up at: Gig Harbor Senior Center @ Peninsula Lutheran Church, 6509 38th Ave., Gig Harbor, WA 98335
- Key Peninsula Community Services: KPCS's Senior Lunch Program will offer bagged lunches to those 60+
- Peninsula Light Company: PLC has extended their Project Help Program which works to provide support to those that might be in need. Contact PLC for more information.
- Puget Sound Energy: Offering help to those who might be in need – reach out to PSE for more information!
SOCIAL SERVICES
- Key Peninsula Family Resource Center: Call for assistance or any needs: (253) 884-5433
- Indoor park, Little/Big buddies, Little Toasters, Ready Set Go, and Relatives Raising Kids are cancelled until further notice. A YouTube channel has been created for Little Toasters.
- Medicaid and Food Stamp application assitance is still available. Call for details.
- Home visit programs will be conducted by phone, this includes for Positive Parenting Program, Relatives Raising Kids case management, and families on general caseload.
- Check their Facebook for most up-to-date information
- Indoor park, Little/Big buddies, Little Toasters, Ready Set Go, and Relatives Raising Kids are cancelled until further notice. A YouTube channel has been created for Little Toasters.
- Key Peninsula Community Office: Open from 10 AM - 2 PM, dialy, with limited services available. Free WIFI for the community, 4 person maximum at a time, hand washing is required and patrons must bring their own device.
- Safe Streets is available M, W, F from 10 AM - 2 PM.
- MultiCare: Offering free e-visits for those experiencing coronavirus symptoms through MultiCare Virtual Care. Use promo code "COVID19".
- Pierce County Libraries: Buildings closed to the public starting, Saturday, March 14.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES
- YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties: Effective March 16, YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties will be closed until further notice.
- Harbor WildWatch: Closed until further notice
MUSEUMS/THEATERS
- Gig Harbor Galaxy Theater: Closed until further notice
- Tacoma Art Museum: TAM will be temporarily closed to public, volunteers, and staff.
- Foss Waterway Seaport Museum: Temporarily closed.
- Washington State History Museum: Temporarily closed.
- The Grand Cinema: Closed until further notice.
- Gig Harbor Film Festival: cancelled for 2020
DINING & TO-GO
- 7 Seas: Cases and growlers available to-go. Call to pre-order your purchase: 253.514.8129
- Animarium: Offering curbside orders. Open Wednesday - Saturday, 2 PM - 6 PM. See menu. Call for orders: 253.858.2114
- Davenport Coffee: Take out orders from 7 AM - 2 PM
- Devoted Kiss Cafe: Offering takeout orders from full menu. Call: 253.851.0055.
- Easy Thai Easy Go: Call for take out order: 253.853.7427
- El Pueblito: Call for take out orders: 253.858.9077
- Fondi Pizzeria: Call for take out orders: 253.851.6666, ext. 1
- Heritage Distilling Co.: Launched Deliver Together, a delivery service to deliver meals from Devoted Kiss Cafe, Millville Pizza, Table47 along with the purchase and delivery of your favorite Hearitage spirit.
- The Hub: Offering take-out pizza, AND for every pizza you order, The Hub will give one to local hospitals and urgent cares who are taking care of our loved ones! Call for take-out: 253.853.1585
- Il Lucano: Take out orders from full menu. Call: 253.514.8945
- Kinza Teriyaki: Call for take out orders: 253.858.8989
- Marketplace Grille: Call for take out orders: 253.858.3487
- Millville Pizza: Partnered with Heritage Distilling Co. for Deliver Together. Delivery direct from Millville avail. 4 PM - 8 PM, Thursday - Sunday. Call for take out orders (7 days/week): 253.514.8626
- Moctezuma's: Curbside delivery available, call for orders: 253.851.8464. Kids eat free, and 20% off on take-out orders!
- Taste of Peru: Call for take orders, or delivery within Gig Harbor or Fox Island: 253.313.5198. 10% discount on all take-out orders to all first responders, healthcare professionals, and those whose incomes have been affected by recent layoffs!
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