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Holiday Programs | Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc
2025
Offers gifts and food to those in need for the Christmas 2025 holiday. Reach out to the local County Outreach Office for more information regarding holiday help in the area.
2025
Offers gifts and food to those in need for the Christmas 2025 holiday. Reach out to the local County Outreach Office for more information regarding holiday help in the area.
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Holiday Projects | Blue Valley Community Action Partnership
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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Holiday Projects | Blue Valley Community Action Partnership
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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Toys for Kids | Jefferson County Toys for Kids
Provides gifts to low income children in Jefferson County during the Christmas holiday.
Provides gifts to low income children in Jefferson County during the Christmas holiday.
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Holiday Assistance - Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus | Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department
**Toys for Tots applications are closed for this year 2025**
Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.
**Toys for Tots applications are closed for this year 2025**
Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.
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Winter Wonderland | Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club
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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Holiday Program | Salvation Army of the Siouxland
Christmas assistance is available through the Angel Tree program, which provides a Christmas dinner food box and toys for children ages 0-12.
For the 2025 Angel Tree program, call to make an appointment after October 20th. Application appointments are made in the first 2 weeks of November.
Christmas assistance is available through the Angel Tree program, which provides a Christmas dinner food box and toys for children ages 0-12.
For the 2025 Angel Tree program, call to make an appointment after October 20th. Application appointments are made in the first 2 weeks of November.
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Holiday Programs | Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc
2025
Offers gifts and food to those in need for the Christmas 2025 holiday. Reach out to the local County Outreach Office for more information regarding holiday help in the area.
2025
Offers gifts and food to those in need for the Christmas 2025 holiday. Reach out to the local County Outreach Office for more information regarding holiday help in the area.
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Senior Secret Santa | Center For Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI)
Gifts distributed to low income seniors. To register to receive a Senior Secret Santa gift, please call (563) 386-7477, limited space available.
Gifts distributed to low income seniors. To register to receive a Senior Secret Santa gift, please call (563) 386-7477, limited space available.
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Holiday Projects | Blue Valley Community Action Partnership
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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Toys for Tots | Heartland United Way
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.
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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Financial Assistance | Information, Referral & Assistance Services
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Annual Thanksgiving Meals | Urbana High School Student Senate - Thanksgiving Dinner
Offers Thanksgiving dinners to individuals in need who do not have a place to go and would like to spend time with others within the community. No reservations are required to attend the dinner.
Offers Thanksgiving dinners to individuals in need who do not have a place to go and would like to spend time with others within the community. No reservations are required to attend the dinner.
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Christmas Toy Shop | Salvation Army of Champaign County
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.
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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Christmas Assistance | Salvation Army Western Division Headquarters, The
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.
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.
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Holiday Assistance | South Central Iowa Community Action Agency
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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Holiday Food Assistance | WayPoint Resources
Provides holiday food assistance to those in need.
Thanksgiving 2025 bonus items will be offered during regular shopping hours to registered clients during the month of November.
Christmas 2025 assistance available with traditional Christmas Meal Box and Christmas Gifts for Kids to registered clients in December. December Blessings registration begins on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Deadline ends on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Pickup is Friday, December 12, 2025
To qualify:
If client has used this pantry's services for the last three months and resides in the Waukee School District and has recently provided a proof of residency and identification for each person in their household, they may already be qualified; please complete an online application. If this is the first time applying for assistance or client's information in WayPoint Resources system is not current, client must bring required documents to the WayPoint Resources office during food pantry hours within 10 days of submitting an application.
If client already applied at another agency:
If client has been approved or expects to be approved with another agency for their holiday program, client will be disqualified from this program. This includes, but is not limited to, West Des Moines Human Services, Toys for Tots, Shop with a Cop, Angel Tree Programs and other food or gift giveaway programs.
**Applicants are not qualified for the program until identification for each person, and proof of residency is confirmed.
Once approved, applicants will receive an email confirmation with pick up instructions, including date and time. If applicant has not received an email confirmation, please contact WayPoint Resources at [email protected] or (515) 987-5523. Please bring a photo ID in order to receive dinner boxes and gifts.
If client cannot make the assigned date and time for pick up, another family member or friend can pick up on their behalf. Please call and let WayPoint Resources know who has permission to pick up items, or make other arrangements. If client does not pick up items or make other arrangements for pick-up, their items will be given to families on the waiting list. Failure to pick up may disqualify client's family from future programs.
Provides holiday food assistance to those in need.
Thanksgiving 2025 bonus items will be offered during regular shopping hours to registered clients during the month of November.
Christmas 2025 assistance available with traditional Christmas Meal Box and Christmas Gifts for Kids to registered clients in December. December Blessings registration begins on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Deadline ends on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Pickup is Friday, December 12, 2025
To qualify:
If client has used this pantry's services for the last three months and resides in the Waukee School District and has recently provided a proof of residency and identification for each person in their household, they may already be qualified; please complete an online application. If this is the first time applying for assistance or client's information in WayPoint Resources system is not current, client must bring required documents to the WayPoint Resources office during food pantry hours within 10 days of submitting an application.
If client already applied at another agency:
If client has been approved or expects to be approved with another agency for their holiday program, client will be disqualified from this program. This includes, but is not limited to, West Des Moines Human Services, Toys for Tots, Shop with a Cop, Angel Tree Programs and other food or gift giveaway programs.
**Applicants are not qualified for the program until identification for each person, and proof of residency is confirmed.
Once approved, applicants will receive an email confirmation with pick up instructions, including date and time. If applicant has not received an email confirmation, please contact WayPoint Resources at [email protected] or (515) 987-5523. Please bring a photo ID in order to receive dinner boxes and gifts.
If client cannot make the assigned date and time for pick up, another family member or friend can pick up on their behalf. Please call and let WayPoint Resources know who has permission to pick up items, or make other arrangements. If client does not pick up items or make other arrangements for pick-up, their items will be given to families on the waiting list. Failure to pick up may disqualify client's family from future programs.
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YouthHope Holiday Baskets | YouthHope
2026 YouthHope Holiday Food Baskets
Holiday Food Basket Application begin October 1, 2026. Holiday baskets include holiday meal food items and a grocery gift certificate. Baskets are limited. Clients who apply for a food basket from another agency are not eligible. First-come, first-served. Basket recipients will receive a basket pick-up card at the time of application with details.
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 19, 2026 (9 am-12 pm)
CHRISTMAS BASKET DISTRIBUTION: Thursday, December 17, 2026 (9 am-12 pm)
2026 YouthHope Holiday Food Baskets
Holiday Food Basket Application begin October 1, 2026. Holiday baskets include holiday meal food items and a grocery gift certificate. Baskets are limited. Clients who apply for a food basket from another agency are not eligible. First-come, first-served. Basket recipients will receive a basket pick-up card at the time of application with details.
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 19, 2026 (9 am-12 pm)
CHRISTMAS BASKET DISTRIBUTION: Thursday, December 17, 2026 (9 am-12 pm)
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Holiday Projects | Blue Valley Community Action Partnership
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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Holiday Volunteer Guide | United Way of East Central Iowa
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Food Pantry | FISH of McHenry Food Pantry
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).
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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Holiday Assistance | South Central Iowa Community Action Agency
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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Christmas Assistance Program | Salvation Army of Sterling Rock Falls
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.
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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Holiday Meals | Calvary Episcopal Church Batavia
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Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals | Crossroads Mission Avenue
2025 Information:
Offers Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day meals at Crossroads Mission Avenue. Meals start at 1 pm.
2025 Information:
Offers Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day meals at Crossroads Mission Avenue. Meals start at 1 pm.
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