Bellden Cafe and Downtown Bellevue Network are collaborating to collect hygiene items and snack packs for Bellevue LifeSpring, which will distribute them to Bellevue families in need. This initiative will run throughout the month of October, with donations accepted at Bellden Cafe and a designated donation bin at QFC in Downtown Bellevue (10116 Northeast 8th Street).
The partnership aims to support Bellevue LifeSpring, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering stability for Bellevue children and their families through essential programs that provide food, clothing, education, and emergency services. The organization operates two Bellevue Family Hub resource centers in partnership with the Bellevue School District, enabling families to easily access in-person services and support during their time of need.
Donation Details:
Community members are encouraged to contribute the following items:
Hygiene Kits:
- Standard Kit (travel-size items preferred):
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste (for cavity protection)
- Floss
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Plastic comb
- Deodorant
- Body wash
- Face wash
- Moisturizer
- ChapStick
- Period Pack:
- Mix of different size tampons
- Overnight pads
- Regular pads
- Panty liners
Please group Standard Kits and Period Packs separately and label them clearly upon delivery.
Snack Packs:
Snacks play a crucial role in helping students focus and succeed in school. More than 4,324 Bellevue students experience food and housing insecurity, with over 708 facing homelessness. It is important to note that the Bellevue School District has a strict no-nut policy, so all food donations must be nut-free.
Snack Wishlist:
- Fruit/veggie pouches (GoGo Squeeze)
- Fruit snacks
- Goldfish crackers
- Mini pretzels
- Granola bars (88 Acres or Made Good brands recommended)
- Fruit cups
- Chomps (meat sticks)
Mini-Snack Pack Options:
Each Mini-Snack Pack will include two snacks in a small brown paper bag, packaged as follows:
- Crunch & Munch: Mini pretzel or Goldfish crackers paired with a nut-free granola bar
- Fruit/Vegetable: Fruit/vegetable pouch paired with a fruit cup or fruit snack
How to Donate:
Donations can be brought to Bellden Cafe or the downtown Bellevue QFC donation bin. For those unable to donate physical items, monetary donations can be made at Bellevue LifeSpring Donation Page.
Thanks to Bellden Cafe, when you donate items at the Bellden Main Street location, you’ll receive a complimentary 8 oz cup of their single-origin Cascara Girl brewed coffee.
This initiative will help ensure that Bellevue schools and Family Hubs remain stocked with essential hygiene kits and nutritious snacks for students in need.
