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Wayne County Outreach

203 North Franklin, Corydon, IA 50060

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. 

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Salvation Army of Story County

703 East Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010

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.

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Southeast Nebraska Community Action - Nemaha County

1908 O Street, Auburn, NE 68305

For Christmas 2025:  INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE YET

-- Nemaha County – 12/20/24 11 am-4 pm. Gift card pick up at the Auburn Christian Church.

-- Johnson County - 12/16/2024. All day pickup (8 am-4 pm) of gift cards in Tecumseh office.

-- Pawnee County - 12/18/2024 9AM – 11:30 am and 1 pm-3:30 pm. Pick up of food and gift cards in the Community Room at the Village Apartments.

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Blue Valley Community Action Partnership - Fillmore County

130 South 8th Street, Geneva, NE 68361

Volunteers, community groups and local businesses donate materials, food, toys and skills for seasonal holiday projects for low-income families. Provides food packages and allowances to purchase clothes, shoes, coats, and household goods.

Projects vary annually and by county office. Community members may contact their county BVCA office for details about local holiday programs.

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King of Kings

619 SE 15th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

Helps families sign up for Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Sign-ups dates will be posted on the Facebook page as they open for the 2025 holiday season.

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Heartland United Way

1441 North Webb Road, Grand Island, NE 68803

Toys for Tots holiday program, providing gifts for children. For Christmas 2025: The Toys for Tots Application is open from October 1-November 17, 2025.

Apply online. You will receive a letter/voucher if you are accepted into the program. Heartland United Way works in partnership with the US Marine Corp each year to offer the Toys for Tots program. Children must be age 12 or younger and reside in the household.

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Christian Care

2209 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

For Thanksgiving 2025, Thanksgiving Day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm. For Christmas 2025, Christmas day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.

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Matura Adams County Outreach Center

1402 Hull Street, Corning, IA 50841

Holiday assistance for 2025 includes Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gifts (for children up to age 18). Baskets are distributed via the MATURA Adams County Outreach Center.

THANKSGIVING BASKETS: Complete an application between (dates to be determined).

CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Applications are taken from (dates to be determined).

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Grimes City Offices

101 NE Harvey Street, Grimes, IA 50111

Offers Beggar's Night for the City of Grimes.

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H.O.Y.C.E. Center

Urbana Park District Wellness Center, 2002 East Washington Street, Urbana, IL 61802

Offers a Christmas toy program for children ages 0-17. Pre-registration is required, visit website on November 12-December 2nd to sign up, first come first serve. Registering is not a promise of service until confirmation and further instructions are given. Calls may begin as soon as one week after the beginning of registration. Gifts will be given on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at 11 am-3 pm. 

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Keokuk County Lord's Pantry

615 South Jefferson Street, Sigourney, IA 52591

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, 2025. Can register by going to their office during the food pantry hours and completing a form. Pick-up is December 13, 2025, from 9 am-12 noon.

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Home Sweet Home Ministries

303 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701

Thanksgiving meals delivered to seniors and those with disabilities.  Please call to register for home delivery by November 15, 2025.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

For Thanksgiving 2026:

A free Thanksgiving meal from the MLK Center is offered to the entire Quad Cities community over 3 days the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Fri, Nov 20th, 12 pm-5 pm (drive-through only).

Sat, Nov 21st, 11 am-5 pm (drive-through and 25 meal minimum delivery).

Sun, Nov 22nd, 12 pm-4 pm (dine-in only).

For meals, arrive in the parking lot and tell staff how many meals are needed. Meals include turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce and dessert.

Curbside service is available at the MLK Center while supplies last.

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People Uniting Neighbors and Churches

First Baptist Church, 1401 Perry Street, Davenport, IA 52803

Blessing Boxes distributed every Saturday at JB Young, including cleaning, hygiene, paper products, and laundry products.

Community garden available in the summer.

Fall program for 2026 to be determined. [For 2025 - Trunk or Treat at the church parking lots on Hilltop in Davenport. Fri, Oct 31, 2025, from 5 pm-6:30 pm.]

Thanksgiving program for 2026 to be determined. [For 2025 - Free meal on Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 27, 2025, from 11 am-1 pm. Eat in or take out at the church. For Thanksgiving 2025, call (563) 323-2765 to request a carry-out meal. Call (563) 323-4435 to request a ride.]

Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday before Easter Sunday 2026, at 11 am at Harrington Park, Davenport for free lunch for all and egg hunt with prizes.

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FISH of McHenry Food Pantry

3515 North Richmond Road (Route 31), McHenry, IL 60051

Provides canned goods, personal items, and occasional fresh produce/dairy/meat. It is recommended that clients bring their own bag.

Provides Thanksgiving meal box to registered clients during the month before Thanksgiving (a frozen turkey, a bag of potatoes, and food to prepare some of the fixings and sides).

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Salvation Army of Champaign County

2212 North Market Street, Champaign, IL 61822

Applications for the 2025 Christmas season (Toy Shop and Angel Tree) begins Nov 3.

2025 Toy Shop sign-up:

- Nov 3, 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm

- Nov 4, 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm

- Nov 5, 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm

- Nov 6, 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm

- Nov 7, 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm

Angel tree applications close Dec 5, 2025, or until all spots are full.

Provides a Toys for Tots sign up during the holiday season. The program screens each applicant and checks with other organizations in the community to maximize the number of families helped during the holiday season and reduce the number of duplications.

Works in partnership with the US Marine Corp each year to offer the Toys for Tots program. Children must be age 12 or younger and reside in the household.

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Urbandale Police Department

3740 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322

Provides a UPD Trunk or Treat. Visit website for more information.

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Salvation Army of Sterling

409 Avenue F, Sterling, IL 61081

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.

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HACAP - Old Main Center

2176 Lexington Boulevard, Building 1, Washington, IA 52353

Provides gifts for those in need with children (newborn through 14 years) through the Toys for Tots program. Registration for Christmas 2025 begins October 27 and ends November 30, 2025. Registration may be completed in-person at the HACAP office or may be completed online. You will need the following information to register: photo ID for head of household (the adult registering the children must also be the adult to pick up toys), proof of Date of Birth for each child (such as birth certificate from any country or child's medical record), and proof of Washington County residency (such as valid address on photo ID, lease, utility bill). Distribution by appointment. To register online, visit www.toysfortots.org 

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MATURA Union County Outreach Center

207B North Elm Street, Creston, IA 50801

Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas toy assistance for 2025 dates and times to be determined.

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Saint Marks United Methodist Church

4700 Johnson Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

Offers a Christmas sit down dinner for anyone in need at the church on December 25, 2025, from 12 pm-2 pm or meal delivery from 11 am-1:30 pm. Individuals and families must call and live the area of West of Edgewood Road, north of Williams Boulevard, east of Linn-Benton County line and south of F Avenue for delivery. 

Delivered meals will not be left if no one answers the door. 

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Community Resurces in Service to People (C.R.I.S.P.)

113 John Wayne Drive South, Winterset, IA 50273

Provides a Christmas program for kids during the holiday season. 

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Decatur County Outreach

306 North Main, Suite 1, Leon, IA 50144

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. 

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Multicultural Family Center

1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001

Thanksgiving assistance - Offering a turkey giveaway on November 22nd, 2025, at 11 am-1 pm. Open to Dubuque County residents only. Individuals can register on-site the day of the giveaway to receive one free turkey per household.

Christmas assistance - To register for the Toys for Tots 2025 program visit website or in person to register. Open to children ages 14 and under. Registration will remain open until all time slots are full.

The Official Toys for Tots toy distribution site will be at the Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave. 

Registration link: https://toystortotsdbq.simplybook.me/v2/ 

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Slater/Sheldahl Food Pantry

411 3rd Avenue, Slater, IA 50244

**Not offering Thanksgiving baskets for this year 2025**

Offers a turkey or ham to cook at home. Sign up will end Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

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