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.
  • 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. 
  • Peninsula School District: All schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019/20 school year, using Distance Learning tools
  • Meals on Wheels: Any senior 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+
  • Safeway, Albertsons and Whole Foods: Effective Wednesday, March 18, the mentioned chains will open their stores for 1 HR prior to allowing public in, to allow for seniors, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems to safely shop. Check with your local store for hours before arriving at stores.
  • Costco: All shoppers required to wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose; most stores and gas sations will return to normal hours. Restrictions still stand on 2 people/card. Priority entrance for First Responders and Health Care Workers. 
  • Animarium: Offering free meals to seniors (daily soup and special), Wednesday - Saturday, 2 PM - 6 PM. Call for curbside pickup: (253) 858-2114
  • Table47: In support of the community, Table47 is making free meals available for those that are hungry and in need, during this difficult time. Monday - Saturday, 2 PM - 4 PM, stop by and let staff know. If you are in need but unable to make it to Table47, call and let them know; while delivery is not guaranteed, they will do their best to find a way. 
  • 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


RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES


MUSEUMS/THEATERS


DINING & TO-GO

  • 7 Seas: Cases and growlers available to-go. Call to pre-order your purchase: 253.514.8129
  • Animarium: Offering free meals to seniors, as well as 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!
  • Table47 & Ocean5: Effective March 17, Table47 and Ocean5 will be closed through the end of the month. 
    • In an effort to continue keeping some of our team members working Table47 will offer to-go, curbside pickup and delivery services. Pickup and delivery hours are 11 AM - 6 PM, with free delivery within Gig Harbor, $10 delivery within Kitsap or Pierce. Call 253.857.4777 to place an order from the takeout/delivery menu
    • Planning a celebration soon? You can still bring home the fun with Ocean5's "Fun in a Box". Visit their page for more details.
    • In support of the community, Table47 is making free meals available for those that are hungry and in need, during this difficult time. Monday - Saturday, 2 PM - 4 PM, stop by and let staff know -- no questions asked. If you are in need but unable to make it to Table47, call and let them know; while delivery is not guaranteed, they will do their best to find a way. 
  • 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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