Below are the holiday closures for MEND’s programs.

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!

MEND Office
Thursday, 12/25
Thursday & Friday, 1/1 & 1/2

Das Thrift
Closing at 3 pm Wednesday, 12/24
Thursday, 12/25

The Community Cupboard
Wednesday through Sunday,
12/24 to 12/28
Thursday, 1/1

Help make sure families can get holiday gifts for their kids—donate to the NCW Toy Drive.

Anyone who wants to help out can donate new, unwrapped gifts at collection locations throughout the region, including these local Upper Valley Locations:

* Dan's Food Market, 1329 US Highway 2, Leavenworth

* Cashmere Valley Bank, 980 US Highway 2, Leavenworth

* LOGE Leavenworth, 321 9th St, Leavenworth

* Leavenworth Public Library, 700 US Highway 2, Leavenworth

* Peshastin Public Library , 8396 Main St, Peshastin

To find other drop off locations throughout North Central Washington, information on how to donate cash or volunteer, and a list of sponsors and participating organizations, go to https://www.ncwtoydrive.org/

For more information about the 2026 Empty Bowls Events and to buy tickets, go to https://www.uvemptybowls.org/

Here’s a list of this year’s event dates:

Glazing Days: 1/23-1/26
Artists’ Reception: 3/8
Soup Supper: 3/26
Online Auction: 3/9-3/26

For more information about the 2026 Empty Bowls Events, specific times and to buy tickets, go to https://www.uvemptybowls.org/

Here’s a list of this year’s event dates:

Glazing Days: 1/23-1/26
Artists’ Reception: 3/8
Soup Supper: 3/26
Online Auction: 3/9-3/26