Offers new gifts to children ages newborn to 12 years old just in time for the holidays every year. When funds allow, gift cards will be given to each family to purchase food for a holiday meal, or we provide food items such as a ham or turkey and canned goods.
Apply using the QR code on our Facebook page or by visiting the website from Oct 15 to Dec 10, 2025.
Offers new gifts to children ages newborn to 12 years old just in time for the holidays every year. When funds allow, gift cards will be given to each family to purchase food for a holiday meal, or we provide food items such as a ham or turkey and canned goods.
Apply using the QR code on our Facebook page or by visiting the website from Oct 15 to Dec 10, 2025.
Categories
Holiday meals 2025 for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter are served at Bethel Mission's Hope Cafe (1310 6th Avenue).
Thanksgiving meals served at Hope Cafe on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 12 pm-1 pm (no reservation required to eat at Hope Cafe). Thanksgiving orders for in-home meal delivery are from Nov 3rd - Nov 19th, 2025 at 4:30 pm or until capacity is reached. Call (515) 265-4277 or sign up at www.hopeiowa.org. Thanksgiving delivery to: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Booneville, Carlisle, Cumming, Clive, Dallas Center, Des Moines, Granger, Grimes, Hartford, Indianola, Johnston, Martinsdale, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Prole, Urbandale, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.
Christmas meal 2025 home delivery can be reserved by calling (515) 265-4277 or online at hopiowa.org. Orders will be taken form Dec 1st ,2025 - Dec 17th, 2025 at 4 pm or until full. Christmas meals are delivered to Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
Christmas can be enjoyed at Hope Cafe on Christmas day Thursday, Dec 25, 2025 from 12 pm-1 pm.
Holiday meals 2025 for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter are served at Bethel Mission's Hope Cafe (1310 6th Avenue).
Thanksgiving meals served at Hope Cafe on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 12 pm-1 pm (no reservation required to eat at Hope Cafe). Thanksgiving orders for in-home meal delivery are from Nov 3rd - Nov 19th, 2025 at 4:30 pm or until capacity is reached. Call (515) 265-4277 or sign up at www.hopeiowa.org. Thanksgiving delivery to: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Booneville, Carlisle, Cumming, Clive, Dallas Center, Des Moines, Granger, Grimes, Hartford, Indianola, Johnston, Martinsdale, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Prole, Urbandale, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.
Christmas meal 2025 home delivery can be reserved by calling (515) 265-4277 or online at hopiowa.org. Orders will be taken form Dec 1st ,2025 - Dec 17th, 2025 at 4 pm or until full. Christmas meals are delivered to Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
Christmas can be enjoyed at Hope Cafe on Christmas day Thursday, Dec 25, 2025 from 12 pm-1 pm.
Categories
Provides Christmas 2025 assistance for referred individuals 62 or older and the disabled who may be in need or alone at Christmas.
Applications may be picked up November 1-21, 2025. Must be turned in on or before November 21, 2025.
Provides Christmas 2025 assistance for referred individuals 62 or older and the disabled who may be in need or alone at Christmas.
Applications may be picked up November 1-21, 2025. Must be turned in on or before November 21, 2025.
Categories
Thanksgiving Assistance 2025 - Meal vouchers will be given for Thanksgiving 2025. Must visit in person for services, first come first serve basis. Decatur County may accept up to 60 individuals. Wayne County may accept up to 25 individuals.
** No update for Christmas 2025 as of yet **
CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE - Dates to be determined - Call agency for more details Decatur County - No program for Christmas 2024. Clarke County - No program for Christmas 2024 Lucas County - No program for Christmas 2024. Monroe County - No program for Christmas 2024. Wayne County - No program for Christmas 2024.
Thanksgiving Assistance 2025 - Meal vouchers will be given for Thanksgiving 2025. Must visit in person for services, first come first serve basis. Decatur County may accept up to 60 individuals. Wayne County may accept up to 25 individuals.
** No update for Christmas 2025 as of yet **
CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE - Dates to be determined - Call agency for more details Decatur County - No program for Christmas 2024. Clarke County - No program for Christmas 2024 Lucas County - No program for Christmas 2024. Monroe County - No program for Christmas 2024. Wayne County - No program for Christmas 2024.
Categories
NOT ABLE TO OFFER IN 2025, possibly in 2026
Thanksgiving food basket program. Provides $35 voucher to purchase Thanksgiving food at Save A Lot grocery store. The applicant will be given a voucher at the time they apply.
NOT ABLE TO OFFER IN 2025, possibly in 2026
Thanksgiving food basket program. Provides $35 voucher to purchase Thanksgiving food at Save A Lot grocery store. The applicant will be given a voucher at the time they apply.
Mission of the program is to collect and distribute new unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to children ages 0-14.
Application will be taken at 1610 Pierce Street. From November 1st, 2025, through November 30th, 2025. Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, and Sat 12 pm-5 pm. Will be closed all four Sunday's November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 28th.
For questions call (712) 317-0638, or (712) 301-9254, Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm
Mission of the program is to collect and distribute new unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to children ages 0-14.
Application will be taken at 1610 Pierce Street. From November 1st, 2025, through November 30th, 2025. Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, and Sat 12 pm-5 pm. Will be closed all four Sunday's November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 28th.
For questions call (712) 317-0638, or (712) 301-9254, Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm
Provides Christmas food baskets, as well as Christmas gifts for children.
Christmas 2025:
Online applications Wed, Oct 1, 2025 through Fri, Oct 31, 2025. Website: www.saangeltree.org
In-person appointments Oct 20 through Oct 31 (no Tuesdays). Call for questions or appointments.
Provides Christmas food baskets, as well as Christmas gifts for children.
Christmas 2025:
Online applications Wed, Oct 1, 2025 through Fri, Oct 31, 2025. Website: www.saangeltree.org
In-person appointments Oct 20 through Oct 31 (no Tuesdays). Call for questions or appointments.
Categories
Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
For Christmas 2025:
As of 11/20/25, no longer accepting applications but community members may still call and see if the office might have extra gift cards to Dollar Fresh and Family Fare grocery stores in Richardson County for food for the families (distributed on December 14th).
[For Christmas 2024:
Holiday Gift and Food Basket applications may be picked up at the SENCA office in Falls City or Humboldt, starting October 28th, 2024. No applications will be accepted after November 15th at 4 pm.
For any questions, call the SENCA office: Humboldt number is (402) 862-2411; Falls City number is (402) 245-5284.]
Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
For Christmas 2025:
As of 11/20/25, no longer accepting applications but community members may still call and see if the office might have extra gift cards to Dollar Fresh and Family Fare grocery stores in Richardson County for food for the families (distributed on December 14th).
[For Christmas 2024:
Holiday Gift and Food Basket applications may be picked up at the SENCA office in Falls City or Humboldt, starting October 28th, 2024. No applications will be accepted after November 15th at 4 pm.
For any questions, call the SENCA office: Humboldt number is (402) 862-2411; Falls City number is (402) 245-5284.]
Offers an invitation to individuals to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with others each year, usually the Friday before Thanksgiving.
Offers an invitation to individuals to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with others each year, usually the Friday before Thanksgiving.
Categories
Delivers a Thanksgiving meal to older adults ages 60 and older.
Individuals must order meals by November 19, 2024.
Delivers a Thanksgiving meal to older adults ages 60 and older.
Individuals must order meals by November 19, 2024.
Categories
Thanksgiving Food Boxes for low-income households in Otoe County who need extra help with groceries. Basic food items for a Thanksgiving dinner are provided.
For Thanksgiving 2025:
One pantry per household; meals are available while supplies last.
As of Oct 20, mail or email the form available on the SENCA Facebook page to:
- Mail: Otoe SENCA Office, 111 North 11th Street, Nebraska City, NE 68410
- Email: [email protected]
Or call to reserve a pantry: (402) 297-7398.
For those who cannot access the form on the Facebook page, applicants may call or mail/email the following info to the address/email address (above):
- Name, request for a Thanksgiving pantry, number of adults and children in the household, phone number.
All pantry requests must be received by Nov 18 by 4 pm.
Pantries can be picked up Mon, Nov 24 from 8:30 am-3 pm.
Thanksgiving Food Boxes for low-income households in Otoe County who need extra help with groceries. Basic food items for a Thanksgiving dinner are provided.
For Thanksgiving 2025:
One pantry per household; meals are available while supplies last.
As of Oct 20, mail or email the form available on the SENCA Facebook page to:
- Mail: Otoe SENCA Office, 111 North 11th Street, Nebraska City, NE 68410
- Email: [email protected]
Or call to reserve a pantry: (402) 297-7398.
For those who cannot access the form on the Facebook page, applicants may call or mail/email the following info to the address/email address (above):
- Name, request for a Thanksgiving pantry, number of adults and children in the household, phone number.
All pantry requests must be received by Nov 18 by 4 pm.
Pantries can be picked up Mon, Nov 24 from 8:30 am-3 pm.
Categories
Visit the website for counties and agencies participating in local holiday assistance programs.
Visit the website for counties and agencies participating in local holiday assistance programs.
Categories
Food for emergencies. Donations accepted from area churches, groups, and schools.
Free food pantry outside front door of Hickman Presbyterian Church also available at 300 East 3rd Street in Hickman.
Holiday baskets for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
For Thanksgiving and Christmas, people who use the pantry during the year are given holiday baskets. Call or visit the pantry for information about basket distribution dates and times.
Food for emergencies. Donations accepted from area churches, groups, and schools.
Free food pantry outside front door of Hickman Presbyterian Church also available at 300 East 3rd Street in Hickman.
Holiday baskets for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
For Thanksgiving and Christmas, people who use the pantry during the year are given holiday baskets. Call or visit the pantry for information about basket distribution dates and times.
Categories
Provides a holiday program that gives out food vouchers, clothing, and gifts to qualifying individuals and families in need.
Provides a holiday program that gives out food vouchers, clothing, and gifts to qualifying individuals and families in need.
Categories
For Christmas 2025:
Families who live in Sarpy County with children (ages 0 to 14) who meet low-income guidelines can apply for assistance with receiving new toys for their children.
Applications will be accepted at the three locations listed below. If unable to visit those locations, applicants may contact Tandra at (402) 593-2347 to schedule an appointment for their application.
No walk-ins are permitted; appointments are required throughout November (from Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm). The address for completing an application will be provided when making an appointment.
2025 Registration Locations:
- First Baptist Church (Do not call church for information) - 112 East 23rd Avenue, Bellevue. Thu, Nov 6, from 12 pm-6 pm.
- St. Columbkille Church (Do not call church for information) - Sacred Heart Center, 542 North Jefferson Street, Papillion. Tue, Nov 4, from 9 am-3 pm.
- Bellevue Christian Center (Do not call church for information) - 1400 Harvell Drive, Bellevue. Sat, Nov 1, from 9 am-1 pm.
Documentation required:
- Photo ID for head of household (person applying).
- Proof of address in Sarpy County, dated within the last 30 days; current utility bill preferred (OPPD, MUD, Black Hills Energy), or letter from Nebraska DHHS.
- Proof of ages of children (must have at least 1 child age 14 or under living in the household): children's birth certificates, or current Medicaid card (with birth date), or school enrollment forms.
- Proof of total household income: pay stubs for last 30 days, or Social Security 2025 Benefits Letter, or unemployment letter, or Nebraska DHHS Economic Assistance/Medicaid eligibility letter.
Applicants will know on registration day if they are approved.
For questions, call Amanda at (402) 682-6602.
For Christmas 2025:
Families who live in Sarpy County with children (ages 0 to 14) who meet low-income guidelines can apply for assistance with receiving new toys for their children.
Applications will be accepted at the three locations listed below. If unable to visit those locations, applicants may contact Tandra at (402) 593-2347 to schedule an appointment for their application.
No walk-ins are permitted; appointments are required throughout November (from Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm). The address for completing an application will be provided when making an appointment.
2025 Registration Locations:
- First Baptist Church (Do not call church for information) - 112 East 23rd Avenue, Bellevue. Thu, Nov 6, from 12 pm-6 pm.
- St. Columbkille Church (Do not call church for information) - Sacred Heart Center, 542 North Jefferson Street, Papillion. Tue, Nov 4, from 9 am-3 pm.
- Bellevue Christian Center (Do not call church for information) - 1400 Harvell Drive, Bellevue. Sat, Nov 1, from 9 am-1 pm.
Documentation required:
- Photo ID for head of household (person applying).
- Proof of address in Sarpy County, dated within the last 30 days; current utility bill preferred (OPPD, MUD, Black Hills Energy), or letter from Nebraska DHHS.
- Proof of ages of children (must have at least 1 child age 14 or under living in the household): children's birth certificates, or current Medicaid card (with birth date), or school enrollment forms.
- Proof of total household income: pay stubs for last 30 days, or Social Security 2025 Benefits Letter, or unemployment letter, or Nebraska DHHS Economic Assistance/Medicaid eligibility letter.
Applicants will know on registration day if they are approved.
For questions, call Amanda at (402) 682-6602.
Categories
Provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the year. Special holiday meals are offered at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
Breakfast Mon-Sun: 7:30 am, Lunch Mon-Sun: 11:30 am, Dinner Mon-Sun: 5 pm, at chapel.
Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday before Thanksgiving: 12 pm.
Christmas Meal Christmas Eve Day 12 pm.
Easter Meal Easter Sunday: 12 pm.
Provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the year. Special holiday meals are offered at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
Breakfast Mon-Sun: 7:30 am, Lunch Mon-Sun: 11:30 am, Dinner Mon-Sun: 5 pm, at chapel.
Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday before Thanksgiving: 12 pm.
Christmas Meal Christmas Eve Day 12 pm.
Easter Meal Easter Sunday: 12 pm.
Categories
For Thanksgiving 2025:
Provides Thanksgiving food boxes to Richardson County low-income households who can use help with groceries.
Proof of Richardson County residency is required; no paperwork otherwise.
Provides 1 pantry per household.
As of Oct 20, call to request a pantry and schedule a pickup time; supplies are limited.
Available at SENCA's Richardson County Outreach Office (Richardson County Courthouse, Room 101 - Falls City).
Dates:
- Wed, Nov 19, from 8:30 am-11:30 am
- Thu, Nov 20, 1 pm-4 pm
For Thanksgiving 2025:
Provides Thanksgiving food boxes to Richardson County low-income households who can use help with groceries.
Proof of Richardson County residency is required; no paperwork otherwise.
Provides 1 pantry per household.
As of Oct 20, call to request a pantry and schedule a pickup time; supplies are limited.
Available at SENCA's Richardson County Outreach Office (Richardson County Courthouse, Room 101 - Falls City).
Dates:
- Wed, Nov 19, from 8:30 am-11:30 am
- Thu, Nov 20, 1 pm-4 pm
Categories
**Toys for Tots applications are closed for this year 2025**
Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.
**Toys for Tots applications are closed for this year 2025**
Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.
Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Both meals are open to anyone in need.
Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, 11 am-1 pm, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Pre-registration is required. Registration will be taken on November 1st, 2025. Call the church office for details.
Christmas Day dinner on Christmas Day, 11 am-1 pm, Thursday, Dec 25, 2025. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open on December 1st, 2025. Call the church office for details.
Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Both meals are open to anyone in need.
Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, 11 am-1 pm, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Pre-registration is required. Registration will be taken on November 1st, 2025. Call the church office for details.
Christmas Day dinner on Christmas Day, 11 am-1 pm, Thursday, Dec 25, 2025. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open on December 1st, 2025. Call the church office for details.
Categories
Categories
Offers a Toys for Tots sign up through the Church. Child must be 14 years old or under to participate. Can only sign up once for Toys for Tots. Sign up begins October 01, 2025, and stops December 5, 2025. Toy distribution dates begin on November 14, 2025, and ends December 21, 2025.
Approved applicants can pick up toys at the following location - Franklin Event Center/also known as Horizon School...4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, 50310
You Must be Registered to pick up toys
Offers a Toys for Tots sign up through the Church. Child must be 14 years old or under to participate. Can only sign up once for Toys for Tots. Sign up begins October 01, 2025, and stops December 5, 2025. Toy distribution dates begin on November 14, 2025, and ends December 21, 2025.
Approved applicants can pick up toys at the following location - Franklin Event Center/also known as Horizon School...4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, 50310
You Must be Registered to pick up toys
Categories
Categories