Our friends at Teen Feed expressed deep appreciation for UUC continuing to share warm clothes and financial resources during the holidays, along with time and hot meals year-round ~ 

"We're so thankful for the long-time commitment of University Unitarian Church for partnering in the work to build relationships with unsheltered youth in our community, and for all you have shared with Teen Feed again this December!"

In total, UUC families donated 80 pairs of socks, 20 winter hats, 10 pairs of gloves, 24 hoodies, 26 jackets, 75 pairs of socks, 30 pairs of underwear, 8 sets of long underwear, and 40 handwarmers...plus a tent, sleeping bags, pants and more. Some from our community donated cash so that Teen Feed could buy more of the most needed items. Teen Feed will share these items (nearly $4500 in value) with teens in our community.

Over the course of the year, UUC volunteers prepare 18 meals for Teen Feed. The UUC team numbers nearly 40 now, including 11 youth and children. Thirty from our UUC Team will be involved in preparing and serving one of two meals that UUC will host during the first week of January. Additionally, contributions to the Second Sunday Plate this month—of over $3,200—will fund the groceries and supplies for the over 1300 meals we'll prepare during 2026. 

As one of our UUC families noted:

"Teen Feed creates a warm, dignified and welcoming environment for youth who deserve care, stability and respect. Being part of that effort -- even in a small way -- reminds our family that community is something we build together."

Your generosity offering warm clothes and financial support is so important with over 1,000 homeless youth and young adults in King County this winter. Our congregation's partnership with Teen Feed is building Beloved Community.