Toys for Tots - Sign up opens November 3, 2025, online. For those who do not have an email or access to technology may sign up in person on November 17th and 18th. Distribution is at Salvation Army gym, and one parent does the shopping, individuals will get confirmation on date and times on when to come in to shop.
Distribution dates are December 16th, 17th, and the 18th. With a make-up day of December 19th, 2025.
Toys for Tots - Sign up opens November 3, 2025, online. For those who do not have an email or access to technology may sign up in person on November 17th and 18th. Distribution is at Salvation Army gym, and one parent does the shopping, individuals will get confirmation on date and times on when to come in to shop.
Distribution dates are December 16th, 17th, and the 18th. With a make-up day of December 19th, 2025.
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.
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Thanksgiving community meal, served Nov 26, 2025, 11:30 am-1 pm. No registration is required; this is a sit-down, in-person meal.
Christmas assistance/toys and ham (in partnership with Toys for Tots). Registration open Oct 20-Nov 21, 2025. Sign up online at sacedarrapids.org, click on Holiday Assistance. Call for (319) 364-9131 for assistance if unable to do this. Households with children ages newborn up to 14 (on 12/25) can sign up for toys and a ham. Households without children eligible for toys can sign up for a ham.
Christmas community meal, served Dec 19, 2025, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. No registration required; this is a sit-down, in-person meal.
Thanksgiving community meal, served Nov 26, 2025, 11:30 am-1 pm. No registration is required; this is a sit-down, in-person meal.
Christmas assistance/toys and ham (in partnership with Toys for Tots). Registration open Oct 20-Nov 21, 2025. Sign up online at sacedarrapids.org, click on Holiday Assistance. Call for (319) 364-9131 for assistance if unable to do this. Households with children ages newborn up to 14 (on 12/25) can sign up for toys and a ham. Households without children eligible for toys can sign up for a ham.
Christmas community meal, served Dec 19, 2025, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. No registration required; this is a sit-down, in-person meal.
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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.
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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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.
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For Christmas 2025:
Winter holiday celebration and activities, including gifts for children, free photos with Santa, face paintings, and more. Occurs annually in December.
Tickets will be available starting at the end of October until Nov 30, or until sold out. Tickets are $1 and can be purchased in advance only at Rising View's leasing office (Offutt AFB).
Event is held Fri, December 5th, 2025, from 6 pm-8 pm, at the Offutt Event Center (formerly the Warhawk Community Center).
All children age 12 and under receive an age-appropriate gift.
This is not a public event. Event is open to enlisted Active Duty and enlisted Retired Service members and their families only. No entry without a ticket.
For Christmas 2025:
Winter holiday celebration and activities, including gifts for children, free photos with Santa, face paintings, and more. Occurs annually in December.
Tickets will be available starting at the end of October until Nov 30, or until sold out. Tickets are $1 and can be purchased in advance only at Rising View's leasing office (Offutt AFB).
Event is held Fri, December 5th, 2025, from 6 pm-8 pm, at the Offutt Event Center (formerly the Warhawk Community Center).
All children age 12 and under receive an age-appropriate gift.
This is not a public event. Event is open to enlisted Active Duty and enlisted Retired Service members and their families only. No entry without a ticket.
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Annual Christmas Party in December at the Bettendorf Community Center for all special-needs populations.
Scholarships of up to $250 annually for individuals with intellectual delay for leisure activities.
Referrals to community resources.
Annual Christmas Party in December at the Bettendorf Community Center for all special-needs populations.
Scholarships of up to $250 annually for individuals with intellectual delay for leisure activities.
Referrals to community resources.
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For Christmas 2025, Christmas baskets are being offered at the 1310 White Street location, distributed December 15th, 2025, through December 17th, 2025. Pick-up is from 10 am-3 pm on those days.
Sign-up is in-person only during regular hours. Registration begins December 1st, 2025. Deadline to sign-up is December 12, 2025.
For Christmas 2025, Christmas baskets are being offered at the 1310 White Street location, distributed December 15th, 2025, through December 17th, 2025. Pick-up is from 10 am-3 pm on those days.
Sign-up is in-person only during regular hours. Registration begins December 1st, 2025. Deadline to sign-up is December 12, 2025.
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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.
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Holiday assistance includes Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas food, and gifts for children through 12 years old. Contact the Taylor County Matura office for more information.
Holiday assistance includes Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas food, and gifts for children through 12 years old. Contact the Taylor County Matura office for more information.
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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.
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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
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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
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For Christmas 2025:
Provides a holiday a food basket and gifts for children.
Starting Oct 1, 2025, and ending Nov 26, 2025, applications will be accepted by same-day appointment only. No applications accepted after Nov 26.
Applicants must bring proof of income for everyone in the household.
To sponsor a child or family or for more information, call Carmen Trevino at (308) 635-3089.
For Christmas 2025:
Provides a holiday a food basket and gifts for children.
Starting Oct 1, 2025, and ending Nov 26, 2025, applications will be accepted by same-day appointment only. No applications accepted after Nov 26.
Applicants must bring proof of income for everyone in the household.
To sponsor a child or family or for more information, call Carmen Trevino at (308) 635-3089.
Offers a Toys for Tots sign ups. Toys for Tot sign-ups held November 1 through December 4, 2025. Can only sign children up that are 14 years old and under. The church will reach back out to registered clients and let them know when and where the pick up will be.
Offers a Toys for Tots sign ups. Toys for Tot sign-ups held November 1 through December 4, 2025. Can only sign children up that are 14 years old and under. The church will reach back out to registered clients and let them know when and where the pick up will be.
For Thanksgiving 2025:
A free Thanksgiving meal from the MLK Center is offered to the entire Quad Cities community.
Fri, Nov 21st, 12 pm-5 pm (drive-through only).
Sat, Nov 22nd, 11 am-5 pm (drive-through and 25 meal minimum delivery).
Sun, Nov 23rd, 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.
For Thanksgiving 2025:
A free Thanksgiving meal from the MLK Center is offered to the entire Quad Cities community.
Fri, Nov 21st, 12 pm-5 pm (drive-through only).
Sat, Nov 22nd, 11 am-5 pm (drive-through and 25 meal minimum delivery).
Sun, Nov 23rd, 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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THANKSGIVING: Offering Thanksgiving baskets to individuals that shop at the pantry during regular working hours starting November 10th, 2025, cannot guarantee on ham, turkey, chicken, assistance is first come first serve, no pre-registration required
CHRISTMAS: ** Agency is not sure if they will be offering food assistance for Christmas, call agency for information**
THANKSGIVING: Offering Thanksgiving baskets to individuals that shop at the pantry during regular working hours starting November 10th, 2025, cannot guarantee on ham, turkey, chicken, assistance is first come first serve, no pre-registration required
CHRISTMAS: ** Agency is not sure if they will be offering food assistance for Christmas, call agency for information**
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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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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Holiday programs.
Holiday assistance programs vary by location and by funding available. Clients are encouraged to call their local office for details.
Holiday programs.
Holiday assistance programs vary by location and by funding available. Clients are encouraged to call their local office for details.
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Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.
Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.
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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.
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For Christmas 2025:
Heart of Christmas is Sat, Dec 6th, from 10 am-11 am, held at the Faith Church in Rock Valley, IA. Provides a Christmas store for children ages 3-11, and parents pay $5 per child to choose and wrap a gift. The store closes at 10:45 am, so parents must arrive before that time.
This also qualifies parents to receive a holiday meal kit. Children enter the Christmas Carnival area with a variety of games and decorate Christmas cookies. There is an interactive retelling of the Christmas story.
Parents must register by Nov 21. Register online at www.loveincsiouxcounty.org, our facebook page, or call (712) 476-5990. No registration needed for Christmas Carnival. (All children must be accompanied by a parent at the event.)
For Christmas 2025:
Heart of Christmas is Sat, Dec 6th, from 10 am-11 am, held at the Faith Church in Rock Valley, IA. Provides a Christmas store for children ages 3-11, and parents pay $5 per child to choose and wrap a gift. The store closes at 10:45 am, so parents must arrive before that time.
This also qualifies parents to receive a holiday meal kit. Children enter the Christmas Carnival area with a variety of games and decorate Christmas cookies. There is an interactive retelling of the Christmas story.
Parents must register by Nov 21. Register online at www.loveincsiouxcounty.org, our facebook page, or call (712) 476-5990. No registration needed for Christmas Carnival. (All children must be accompanied by a parent at the event.)
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Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-14 are eligible.
Toy application information for 2025:
10/1/25: Application open date.
11/14/25: Application close date.
10/01/25: Application response start date.
11/14/25: Application response end date.
Toy Distribution:
Starts 11/20/2025, ends 12/11/2025. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations.
Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-14 are eligible.
Toy application information for 2025:
10/1/25: Application open date.
11/14/25: Application close date.
10/01/25: Application response start date.
11/14/25: Application response end date.
Toy Distribution:
Starts 11/20/2025, ends 12/11/2025. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations.
Must register by December 5, 2025, to receive toys.
Offers free clothing, household goods and items, and food to anyone that is looking for some extra help for the holiday. The event will provide a free sit-down meal for the entire family.
Must register by December 5, 2025, to receive toys.
Offers free clothing, household goods and items, and food to anyone that is looking for some extra help for the holiday. The event will provide a free sit-down meal for the entire family.