One VOICE and Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanis have teamed up with cities, churches, clubs and businesses to renew the annual Snoqualmie Valley Giving Tree effort.

Now in year four, One VOICE brings together more than 40 nonprofits, community service groups, religious organizations and private donors to serve Valley residents in need.

Starting this month, volunteers set up trees at venues throughout the Valley to collect donated gifts for children, from birth to age 18, and local families in need. One VOICE then gives out holiday gifts including diapers, blankets, hygiene and dental products, games and gingerbread house kits.Last year, the Giving Tree served more than 650 children in the Valley, who may not otherwise have gotten gifts for Christmas.

Items can be dropped off through December 10.

Gifts are served out in a store-like environment at the North Bend Church of Latter Day Saints chapel on Dec. 11 and 12. Along with toys, hygiene items and other donations, the event also includes a Clothing Bank.

Families in need are encouraged to sign up from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, at the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank, 122 E. Third St., North Bend.

One VOICE was organized in 2010 to coordinate opportunities to serve families in need and allow them to discover resources available in the Snoqualmie Valley.

For more information, call Stacey Cepeda at 425-888-3347 or send an e-mail to stacey.cepeda@encompassnw.org.