2024 Christmas Assistance:

Registration will be done in person.

-- Omaha Citadel Sign-Up - 3738 Cuming Street:

Monday, October 28 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

Tuesday, October 29 (9 am-1 pm and 2 pm-6 pm)

Wednesday, (9 am-12 pm)

Zip codes: 68007, 68002, 68064, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68116, 68122, 68134, 68152, 68102, 68131, 68114, 68130, 68135, 68010, 68144, 68104, 68132, 68142, 68118, 68154, 68178, 68164

-- Omaha Kroc Sign-Up - 2825 Y Street:

Thursday, October 31 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

Friday, November 1 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)Saturday, November 2 (9 am-12 pm)

Zip codes; 68005, 68028, 68046, 68059, 68107, 68127, 68128, 68133, 68136, 68113, 68147, 68117, 68157, 68123, 68106, 68137, 68105, 68108, 68124

Gifts and a food voucher are available to families with children ages 15 and younger and to seniors age 60+. Food vouchers are available for families with children ages 16+ and to adults without children.

Christmas 2024

If you are a Jasper County resident and in need of Christmas assistance, please complete an application at the main office, 301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, during the following days and times

Mon, Nov 4th, 1 pm-3:30 pm

Tue, Nov 5th, 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3:30 pm

Wed, Nov 6th, 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-6 pm

Thu, Nov 7th, 10 am-12 pm

To register, you will need to bring: photo I.D. and social security card for head of household, and social security card for household members ages 13 and older, birth certificates for each child ages 0-12; current piece of mail from the last 30 days proving they live in Jasper County and a working phone number. Christmas food and toy distribution are for families with children from newborn to 12 years old.

Offers Toy distribution 2024.

To register with The Salvation Army or use the link below on November 1-November 27, 2024 or You can register in person at The Salvation Army on November 18-20, 2024.

Toy distribution dates are December 18-December 19, 2024.

The actual The Salvation Army toy distribution will take place at their downtown Dubuque location at 1099 Iowa St. The Salvation Army phone number is (563)-556-1573.

Visit this link to register SAAngelTree.org

Christmas food baskets, vouchers, and gifts for children.

For Christmas 2024:

Provides a child's toy and clothing of choice, hats and gloves and coat (if needed), food for the family, and other items.

Individual applicants and/or those wishing to inquire on behalf of an individual/family who may benefit from the program may send a message through the Caring Cupboard's Facebook page or call and leave a message at (308) 928-2264.

For Christmas 2024:

Christmas gifts for households with minors ages 13-17.

Online applications are from Oct 31-Nov 21. Apply at www.saangeltree.org

Required documents include state ID, proof of address, proof of income, and birth certificates for minors.

Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Both meals are open to anyone in need.

Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, 11 am - 1 pm, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Registration will be taken until Nov. 27, 2024. Call the church office for details.

Christmas Day dinner on Christmas Day, 11 am - 1 pm, Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open in early December and will end December 24, 2024.

THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE - No assistance 2024

• Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
• Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
• Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
• Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
• Wayne County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.

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.

Holiday Gift Program for minor children.

For Christmas 2024:

Campaign Start Date: 10/01/24
Campaign End Date: 12/20/24

Application Open Date: 11/01/24 (Date campaign begins accepting toy applications).
Application Close Date: 12/02/24 (Date campaign stops accepting toy applications).
Application Response Start Date: 12/08/24 (Date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications).
Application Response End Date: 12/16/24 (Date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications).

Distribution Start Date: 12/16/24 (First date of toy distribution. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations. Check website for additional distribution details).
Distribution End Date: 12/17/24 (Date when all toy distributions are expected to be completed).

TOY DROP SITE DATES

Last Collection Date: 12/12/24 (Date campaign will complete pickup from toy drop locations).

For those who still have toys that need to be picked up, contact Toys for Tots to arrange to either have them picked up, or have them dropped off to the campaign.

Holiday assistance includes Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas food, and gifts for children through 12 years old. Contact the Taylor County Matura office for more information.

Program provides clothing and a toy for each child. Registration also includes a sign-up for a food basket. Deadline to register for aid is November 14, 2024. Can register by going to their office during the food pantry hours and completing a form. Pick-up is December 16, 2024, from 9 am-12 noon.

For Thanksgiving 2024:

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.

To request a pantry and schedule a pickup time, call (402) 245-5284.

Available at SENCA's Richardson County Outreach Office (Richardson County Courthouse, Room 101 - Falls City).

Dates:

-- Wed, Nov 20, from 8:30 am-11:30 am

-- Thu, Nov 21, 1 pm-4 pm

Provides weekly backpacks of non-perishable food items to students during the school year, delivered directly to their homes. During the summer, students are provided monthly boxes of fresh produce and food for meals. Also, provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.

Provides holiday foods shoppers can choose to cook a holiday meal. This is not a food basket or meal.

Groceries will be on a first-come, first served basis, December 16th-21st, 2024. There is no registration required.

Holiday gift program, where donors purchase gifts for families in need. All who register for the program will also receive a food box.

Individuals may also register for a food box only.

Offers seasonal services, including:

- Holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, with gift cards for turkey
- Holiday toys and gifts as supplies last
- Easter baskets for youth
- Back-to-school supplies and backpacks for students in August

Thanksgiving Dinner will be provided Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Meals are available for eat-in or delivery by reservation only. Available to Council Bluffs and local Iowa residents.

Reservations are required and must be made by phone between November 1-22, Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm.

Provides food for the entire family at Christmas time and toys for younger children in the family.

Provides special meals during the holiday season.

Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.

Details for Thanksgiving 2025 to be determined.

For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2024, Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gift distribution programs and dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.

Christmas Food Box with a complete family dinner and a toy for children 17 or under.

For Christmas 2024, applicants are encouraged to call or visit their local Salvation Army office for details.