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Holiday Gifting Program (Thanksgiving Meal/Christmas Gifts) | Mills County Storehouse, Inc.

405 Nuckolls Street, Glenwood, IA 51534

Eligibility

Open to households with children at 150% of poverty level; Children must be with them or visiting at Christmas; Children must be ages 0-17 or age 18 if they are still in school; Parents must agree not to participate in other gifting programs

Required documents

Proof of residence
(712) 527-5141

Voice - Main Phone

[email protected]

Application process

Visit the office and fill out an application before the deadline (see program description)

Fees

None

Service area

Mills County, IA

Description

For Thanksgiving 2025:

A Thanksgiving Meal is offered. This can be picked up in the month of December with the monthly food pantry pick-up.

For Christmas 2025:

Offers the Operation Santa program, where qualifying parents can pick out gifts for their children (ages 0-18) at a pop-up shop in December (date to be determined; by appointment only).

Visit the office and fill out an application before the deadline (Nov 22, 2025); parents will then be pre-approved for a time to come and select gifts for their children. Gift options include new and gently used clothing, games, puzzles, etc. Parents also receive a $50 gift card and $50 voucher for each child.

Providing organization

Mills County Storehouse, Inc.

Food pantry, thrift store, and holiday gifting program.