Winter Resources: Holiday Help and Warm Spaces
Each winter, we see a rise in calls from people looking for support—and from those eager to help. The most requested resources include:
- Holiday assistance: Meals and Gifts
- Warm spaces: Winter shelters and emergency warming centers
- Ways to give back: Local donation and volunteer opportunities
Holiday Assistance Programs
Holiday resources change quickly. If you don’t find what you need right away, check back often.
New programs and services are added throughout the season.
Warm Spaces in Cold Weather
From November 1st to March 31st, warming spaces open throughout Washington.
Shelter availability can change quickly. Please check our website often or call us for the latest updates.
Our database includes:
- Year-round shelters with expanded winter capacity
- Seasonal winter shelters
- Severe weather shelters, activated during extreme conditions
- Emergency warming centers for daytime or evening relief
In addition to helping you reach a safe, warm space, WA 211 can connect you to food assistance, health care, utility payment assistance and more.
Make a Difference
Donate, Volunteer, or Tell us about a program in your area.
This season, your kindness can go a long way. You can:
- Serve meals
- Donate warm gear or holiday gifts
- Support local programs financially
In 2024, we received more than 1,500 requests for holiday help. We couldn’t help everyone – 10% of the requests went unmet due to limited availability.
If you know of a holiday program in your area, help us share it!
Email us at resources@wa211.org or fill out this form to add it to our database.
Call 211 to learn how to help in your area. Or visit our Donate page below to explore ways to get involved. Every contribution makes a difference.