FOOD for those who are Hungry
HYGIENE for those who are Homeless
RECOVERY for those who are Addicted
SNAP CUTS
At Immanuel Community Services, we passionately address poverty, hunger, homelessness, and addiction. We are the only Food Bank in South Lake Union and right now, many of our guests are feeling the strain from the absence of SNAP (food stamps) benefits.
According to The New York Times, roughly one in eight people receives food stamps. These vital programs often don’t even cover a full month of groceries, especially with rising food costs.
Your support helps bridge that gap and ensures guests can still put meals on the table. Thanks to you, we can continue providing nutritious food, a warm welcome and the hope that no one in our community will go hungry.
URGENT NEEDS
are you able to help your neighbors experiencing hunger and homelessness a few hours a week?
email volunteers@icsseattle.org for more information.
The weather is changing. that means we’re in need of cold weather clothes for our hygiene center guests. We’re looking for:
- men and womens pants/jeans !
- sweatshirts
- t-shirts
- hoodies
- jackets
- womens clothes (including bras/underwear, new only please)
Randy’s Journey of Transformation
When Randy walked through the doors of William Booth Center more than a decade ago, he had already survived seven long weeks without a home. He had no income, no family support nearby and no idea how his story would unfold. What he did have was determination.
“I told myself,” he remembers, “‘No matter what my case manager tells me to do, even if I don’t like it, I’m going to do it.’” And he did—every single step.
That commitment carried him until he received permanent housing at the Pat Williams Apartments and that same day he got the call that his Social Security benefits had been approved. “That was one of the best days of my life,” he says. “I felt like things were finally turning around.”
Randy has been sober for over 15 years now.
And recently, he found his way to Dave’s Day Center at ICS, where he comes most weekdays for a hot, nourishing lunch.
“I didn’t know about the lunches until a few weeks ago,” he says. “But now that I do, I try to come every day. I’ve met people here—Kayla, Nancy and you (Natalie),” he says with a smile.
“[ICS] gives hope. Real hope. A hot meal and a kind face might not seem like a big deal, but when you’ve had to sleep in a dumpster just to survive the cold, it means everything. Thank you for making this possible.”
Did you know Washington state employees can give directly to ICS through the Washington Combined Fund Drive?
If you’re a WA state employee, click above for more info!
Assumed a little less,
Tried to feel what they feel?
What if we opened our hearts a little more
And asked ourselves, what if, what if this was me?
‘Cause they are just like you and me,
Trying to find a way to be in this world
And live in peace.
Is that a crime?”
Music & Lyrics by Naomi Wachira
ICS strives to create a Community of Hope and save lives by making sure people have the basics that every human being needs: a warm welcome, nutritious food, a place to take a shower & use a restroom…and a place to sleep.
Our programs are made possible by the generous support from our partners...
