Benton County Angel Tree provides holiday assistance for Benton County residents infant to age 14. Registrants may call Macey Stout to set up an appointment at (319) 721-6675. Registration runs Oct 28 - Nov 25, 2024.

Holiday Adoption program.

For Christmas 2024, the deadline to apply is December 1st.

Families with children ages 18 and under, along with elderly ages 65+, who are LIHEAP eligible or at or below 200% poverty may apply.

This program is especially designed to help families who are facing financial hardships and are unable to afford a Christmas dinner or new toys and warm clothing for their children. The Holiday Adoption Program hopes to address the needs of low-income children and families during the holidays and winter season.

For Christmas 2024:

Children's Holiday Gifts allows children and their parents to come together and enjoy the spirit of the holiday with treats, activities and presents.

Every December the MLK Center provides wrapped gifts for Quad Cities-area children aged 3-12. Visit the website for details.

Holiday baskets include holiday meal food items and a certificate to redeem either a turkey, ham, or chicken at participating locations.

Baskets are limited; clients who apply for a food basket from another agency are not eligible. First come, first served. Basket recipients will be notified via postcard or phone of pick-up details.


For Thanksgiving and Christmas 2024:

Food Baskets applications will be available beginning October 1st, 2024. Application must be completed in-person during Food Pantry hours: Monday &Friday 9 am-12 pm. Families may select either Thanksgiving OR Christmas while supplies last. Please one ONE basket per family per year.

THANKSGIVING BASKET DISTRIBUTION:
Thursday, November 21, 2024 (9 am-12 pm)
3928 12th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

CHRISTMAS BASKET DISTRIBUTION:
Thursday, December 19, 2024 (9 am-12 pm)
3928 12th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

Provides gifts for those in need with children (newborn through 14 years) through the Toys for Tots program.

Registration for Christmas 2024 begins October 29th and ends November 15, 2024. 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 Jones County residency (such as valid address on photo ID, lease, utility bill). Distribution by appointment.

To register online, visit www.toysfortots.org or https//iowa-city-ia.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites-toys.aspx

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.

Provides a Christmas Eve dinner from 12 pm-2 pm to persons in need. Sign-up begin December 1 2024, and continues until the event is full. Please call the church or email Lu to register.

Delivery is available to ONLY Cedar Rapid residents who are housebound. Must provide address. Deliveries will be made on December 24, 2024, (11 am-1 pm) Call the church to register.

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 to children whose parents are incarcerated. Camping and Sports Camps offered to children whose parents are incarcerated.

This program is active for Christmas 2024; the parent(s) in prison must register through their prison chaplain.

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/

Pleasant Hill Diner Trunk or Treat October 17, 2024, 5015 East University, Pleasant Hill.

Trick or Treat Around the Lake October 24, 2024, Copper Creek Lake Park, 4390 E. University Ave., Pleasant Hill.

THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE - No assistance 2024

• Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
• Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
• Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2023.
• Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
• Wayne County - For Thanksgiving 2022, call for information regarding vouchers. Must meet financial eligibility.

CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE - Dates to be determined - Call agency for more details

• Decatur County - For Christmas 2022, offers vouchers to purchase a Christmas meal from Hy-Vee. Must be under 200% of poverty guidelines to qualify. Call Troy McBroom, (641) 446-4454.
• Clarke County - See Decatur County.
• Lucas County - ***Awaiting updated info for 2022***
• Monroe County - ***Awaiting updated info for 2022*** Call Tina Maddison, (641) 932-5107, for registration details
• Wayne County - For Christmas 2022, call for information regarding vouchers. Must meet financial eligibility.

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.

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.

Community dinner on Thanksgiving Day, usually 11 am-1 pm. Call for information.

Christmas 2024 information to be determined.

[For Christmas 2023:

Sign up for Christmas food boxes and toys for children starts October 24th. Visit the Salvation Army at 120 South 7th Street. Applicants must bring driver's license and proof of children in their home (insurance cards, Medicaid Cards, school IDs).

Christmas food baskets available 4-5 days before Christmas.]

Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.

For Thanksgiving 2023:

Applications for Thanksgiving Food Packages must be picked up and completed at local offices; call for dates. (Carroll County: must be returned by November 3rd; Calhoun County: must be returned by November 10th)

For Christmas 2023:

(Carroll County) Giving Tree/Toys for Tots forms are available at the Carroll Outreach Office starting October 17th. To be eligible, applicants must have primary custody of the children being signed up, must be a resident of Carroll County, have children ages 14 and under, and be on New Opportunities' programs. If applicant is approved, they will receive a letter specifying when unwrapped gifts may be picked up in December. Forms must be completed and returned to the Outreach Center on or before November 10th.

Sign-up on the website Oct 4-18 2024

Provides an application for a holiday wish list for children ages 0-17. Community volunteers try to fulfill the wish lists.

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 baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas Toy Shopping.

For Thanksgiving & Christmas 2024:

The 2024 Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway is held at the PCM Help Center (6800 P Street, Lincoln) on Saturday, 11/23/24. Giving away 500 Thanksgiving meal baskets to those in need, from 9 am-11 am or until supplies run out.

Free Thanksgiving meal at People's City Mission (110 Q Street, Lincoln). Serving a full Thanksgiving meal to not only all of the homeless in Lincoln, but to anyone who would otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving and could use a meal. Serving at 11:30 am-1:30 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Expecting to serve around 700 meals.

Santa's Workshop Christmas Toy Giveaway for families in need will be held at the People's City Mission Help Center (6800 P Street, Lincoln) on Saturday, 12/14/24 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Anticipating to help over 5,000 people, including shelter guests and low-income families who shop at the Help Center. Shoppers will need to have a Clarity card to participate. Clarity cards can be obtained at the Help Center each Tuesday from 9-11 am. No appointment necessary.

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.