Offers gifts and food to those in need for the Christmas 2024 holiday. Reach out to the local County Outreach Office for more information regarding holiday help in the area.

Palo Alto County Outreach may provide holiday food boxes during Thanksgiving 2024 as well, depending on donations.

Holiday food basket and gifts for children. This program is a partnership with Saint Agnes Catholic Church and Valley Christian Neighbors in Need.

For Christmas 2024, appointments for CAPWN's Holiday Food and Gift program are taken Tue, October 1st through Wed, November 27th.

Visit or call to schedule an appointment: (308) 635-3089, at 3350 10th Street in Gering.

Applicants must bring proof of all household income.

To sponsor a child or family, call Carmen Trevino at (308) 635-3089.

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.

Provides a "Toy Store" for families who are unable to buy Christmas presents for their children due to their economic conditions.

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.

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.

To register for the Toys for Tots program visit the link below or in person at the Multicultural Family Center.

Toy distribution dates are Monday-Saturday, November 25-December 12, 2024. No distribution on November 28 or 29, 2024. 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. The Multicultural Family Center phone number is (563) 582-3681.

Registration Link https://toystortotsdbq.simplybook.me/

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.

Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.

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.

For Christmas 2024:

-- 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.

Christmas food for families and toys for children ages 12 and under.

For Christmas 2024:

Parents visit the Salvation Army in Hastings to sign up their families to receive toys and food. Signup starts Monday, November 4th, and continues through Friday, November 22nd, from 11 am-3 pm.

Applicant must call to make an appointment or sign up online at www.saangeltree.org

Bring photo ID, proof of address, proof of guardianship of children, and gift suggestions, as well as clothing sizes for the children.

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.

For 2025 Christmas Assistance:

Registration will be done in person. Applicants must sign up at the location matching their zip code.

OMAHA CITADEL - 3738 Cuming Street:

- Monday, November 10 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

- Tuesday, November 11 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-7 pm)

- Wednesday, November 12 (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.

KROC CENTER - 2825 Y Street:

- Thursday, November 6 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

- Friday, November 7 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

- Saturday, November 8 (9 am-1 pm)

- Zip codes; 68005, 68028, 68046, 68059, 68107, 68127, 68128, 68133, 68136, 68113, 68147, 68117, 68157, 68123, 68106, 68137, 68105, 68108, 68124, 68138.

NORTH CORPS - 2424 Pratt Street:

- Saturday, November 1 (9 am-1 pm)

- Monday, November 3 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

- Tuesday, November 4 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

- Zip codes: 68007, 68002, 68064, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68116, 68122, 68134, 68152.

Thanksgiving 2024

Provides a Thanksgiving meal to anyone in need. The facility is handicapped accessible but meals can be delivered to individuals who cannot make it to the restaurant for pick-up (open to anyone). Orders must be called in and are taken until the day before Thanksgiving or they run out.

Deliveries are only made to these zip codes: 50009, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50265, 50320, 50321, 50322 and 50324. Limit of eight meals per household.

Carry-out orders are available and can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day between the hours of 11 am-2 pm. Must be present for the delivery. Deliveries will be dropped off Thanksgiving starting between 9:30 am-10 am. Delivery time can't be determined.

**Answering service will ask for name, address, zip code, phone number, and the number of meals needed.

*DO NOT CALL THE RESTAURANT, THEY CANNOT HELP WITH DELIVERY OR PASS ON MESSAGES.

Offers seasonal produce and other food to Center for People Clarity cardholders during expanded food distribution hours. Center offices will be closed during this event.

2024 Dates:

Monday, Nov. 25th, 9 am-4:30 pm.

Tuesday, Nov. 26th, 9 am-4:30 pm.

Wednesday, Nov. 27th, 9 am-12 pm.

Food baskets provided in December. Call Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9 am-1:30 pm to register. Call on this date only.

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.

Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-14 are eligible.

2024 Application dates:

Opens September 16, 2024 and closes December 06, 2024.

Some agencies may have earlier deadlines

Applicants must bring the following with them when applying:

-- Proof of residency: current utility or phone bill, letter from Health and Human Services, vehicle registration or driver's license

-- Proof of children: children's birth certificates or current Medicaid card and Social Security card

-- Proof of household income: pay stub for the last 30 days, current Medicaid letter, current food stamp card or current ADC eligibility letter

Distribution of toys starts 11/6/2024. (Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations; check website for additional distribution details.)

Distribution End Date: 12/12/2024.

Agencies accepting applications are listed at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx

Families may also apply online at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx

To apply to host a Toys for Tots drop box, visit the website or apply online at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-drop-form.aspx

Drop boxes may be picked up at 5808 N 30th Street, Omaha, or email [email protected]

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.

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.

Solicits monetary donations to purchase specifically requested toys for less fortunate children in Lincoln, Nebraska, ages 1-13 for Christmas.

Works with social service agencies in Lincoln, Nebraska to qualify families.

The National Guard provides volunteers to help sort applications and distribute toys.

The mission of the program is to collect and distribute new unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to children less fortunate in the local community, ages 6 months-12 years.

Toy Application Information for 2024:
10/4/24: Application open date.
11/30/24: Application close date.
10/13/24: Application response start date.
12/5/24: Application response end date.

Application link: https://quad-cities.toysfortots.org

Click on "Request a Toy".

After submitting an online application, client must verify in person with ID and children's birth certifcate(s).
Verification Office: 1 Montgomery Drive, Moline, IL 61265

Verification is open Fri-Sat 9 am-6 pm starting Oct 25; closed Nov 22-23. The last day to verify in person is November 30th.

Toy Distribution:
Starts 12/7/24, ends 12/15/24. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations.

Provides a meal box which includes a turkey and all the fixings. Each box feeds a family of 4.

Angel Tree, families can register to receive toys for children up to age 18.

Registration for Christmas Distribution begins the first Monday of October and ends on the 2nd Monday in December each year. Go to SAAngelTree.org