Giving Tree Lighting Celebrates Season of Giving

Celebrate the season of giving and support Eastside Baby Corner! You’re invited to bring donations to the Giving Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 23 from 1 pm to 4 pm at Grand Ridge Plaza. Five school choirs will brighten the afternoon with festive performances as the community fills a truck with donations for Eastside Baby Corner.

All are welcome to gather around the tree on the plaza next to Regal Cinemas. Come enjoy beautiful music and drop off donations of new and gently-used items. Eastside Baby Corner will be happy to fill the truck with your donations of clothing, gear, supplies and toys for children, up to size 14 (and maternity wear).

Most needed items include:

• Winter Clothes – especially pants for boys and girls, sizes 5 – 14
• Safety Items (door covers, outlet covers, etc.)
• Hygiene (Shampoo, diaper cream, conditioner, deodorant)
• Sippy cups
• Diapers – size 5 and 6 and pull-ups, size 4T / 5T

Other current needs include:

• Legos
• Shoes
• Full, Queen & King bedding (sheets & comforter)
• Rain coats sizes 5T to 10
• Nursing Pads

Many thanks to participating schools!

• Apollo Elementary School
• Clark Elementary School
• Briarwood Elementary School
• Maple Hills Elementary School
• Newcastle Elementary School

For nearly 30 years, Issaquah-based Eastside Baby Corner has been keeping kids safe, well-nourished and healthy by providing children’s essentials such as diapers, formula, car seats, clothing, safe sleep items and more to low-income families through its network. Eastside Baby Corner strengthens families, builds resiliency in children, reduces inequities, and creates stronger communities through its mission of helping kids reach their full potential tomorrow by meeting basic needs today.