Spreading Holiday Cheer, One Sweet Dessert at a Time
Last week, the Merit Homes team came together to assemble dessert baking kits for holiday distribution at Hopelink. For the third year in a row, we’ve been able to assemble these just in time for the holiday season. This year’s kit gathering was fueled by pizza and holiday music, and our team had a lot of laughs participating and taking some time to hang out together while being able to make a tangible impact to our local community. In less than an hour, Team Merit was able to build 96 baking kits (equal to about 343 lbs)! After two cars were packed full, we made a quick trip to the Kirkland distribution center to deliver the goodies to Hopelink.
A Simple Way to Get Involved!
If your company or organization has been looking for a fun way to donate food, we welcome you to also use this idea. It doesn’t just have to be for the winter holidays, it could be a fun option throughout the year.
Easy Baking Kit Idea (non-perishable):
- Small Cooking Oil
- Boxed Dessert Mix
- Frosting Container
- Baking Container
- Wooden Spoon
- Wrapped Together, Festively (think cellophane & ribbon, or a fun basket)!
Learn More About Hopelink
Hopelink has been serving the community since 1971. They currently operate no-cost markets in 5 locations: Carnation, Kirkland, Shoreline, Redmond, and Bellevue, WA. They also operate a mobile market in various locations in East King & North Snohomish County, WA. Learn more about their locations and services here.
At no cost, clients can shop at Hopelink Food Markets as they would in typical grocery stores by choosing the items that best fit their household needs. Donations collected from food drives help Hopelink keep the shelves stocked with a variety of free, nutritious, and culturally relevant foods.
The agency’s programs work in tandem to fill gaps, supporting each family or individual’s unique needs. These include food assistance, energy assistance, financial assistance, housing with case management, mobility management, non-emergency medical transportation, Dial-a-Ride Transit (DART), English for work, family development, and financial capabilities. If you’re interested in hosting a food drive, please contact drives@hopelink.org.
You can also donate funds directly. Hopelink is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
About Merit Homes, Inc.
Incorporated in 2002, Merit Homes, Inc. currently builds in Kirkland, WA, Redmond, WA, and now Bellevue, WA. Our rich history in Kirkland, WA starts all the way back in 1971, long before "Merit Homes," as you know it today, was even a concept. Once a craftsman-style expert throughout the Eastside, Merit Homes has evolved into the foremost Northwest Contemporary specialist throughout Greater Kirkland and beyond.
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