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For Christmas 2025:
Christmas Dinner boxes are offered to those who have received assistance at the Genoa Food Pantry at least one time during the previous 6 months of the current calendar year. The date of distribution is determined each year, usually set for distribution about a week before Christmas.
For Christmas 2025, pre-register by calling Mary Linden at (402) 750-9249 by November 1, 2025.
For Christmas 2025:
Christmas Dinner boxes are offered to those who have received assistance at the Genoa Food Pantry at least one time during the previous 6 months of the current calendar year. The date of distribution is determined each year, usually set for distribution about a week before Christmas.
For Christmas 2025, pre-register by calling Mary Linden at (402) 750-9249 by November 1, 2025.
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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Provides food for the entire family at Christmas time and toys for children age 13 and younger. Only available to Northern Champaign County residents. Must provide proof of income for the last 30 days. Proof of address needed for all members of the household (For example, Medicaid card, report card, daycare letter, doctors bill, etc.)
Registration begins November 3-22, 2025, Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm. Please visit office and provided necessary documents.
Provides food for the entire family at Christmas time and toys for children age 13 and younger. Only available to Northern Champaign County residents. Must provide proof of income for the last 30 days. Proof of address needed for all members of the household (For example, Medicaid card, report card, daycare letter, doctors bill, etc.)
Registration begins November 3-22, 2025, Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm. Please visit office and provided necessary documents.
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For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2025:
Holiday Food provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are offered through some Mid-Sioux Opportunity outreach offices, as well as Christmas gift distribution programs. Dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2025:
Holiday Food provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are offered through some Mid-Sioux Opportunity outreach offices, as well as Christmas gift distribution programs. Dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
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For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2025:
Holiday Food provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are offered through some Mid-Sioux Opportunity outreach offices, as well as Christmas gift distribution programs. Dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2025:
Holiday Food provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are offered through some Mid-Sioux Opportunity outreach offices, as well as Christmas gift distribution programs. Dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
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For Christmas 2025:
Offers a holiday toy distribution program and food vouchers.
In-person Christmas Assistance sign-ups for Toy Shop will be taking place at the Salvation Army on the following days and times in 2025:
- Tue, Nov 4 -- 9 am-3 pm
- Wed, Nov 5 -- 9 am-3 pm
- Thu, Nov 6 -- 9 am-3 pm
- Fri, Nov 7 -- 9 am-3 pm
An appointment is not required. Applicant must bring a valid Pottawattamie County ID, ID for all children in the household with printed birth date, and proof of Pottawattamie County residence (lease, utility bill, etc.).
Online applications can be completed at www.saangeltree.org
For Christmas 2025:
Offers a holiday toy distribution program and food vouchers.
In-person Christmas Assistance sign-ups for Toy Shop will be taking place at the Salvation Army on the following days and times in 2025:
- Tue, Nov 4 -- 9 am-3 pm
- Wed, Nov 5 -- 9 am-3 pm
- Thu, Nov 6 -- 9 am-3 pm
- Fri, Nov 7 -- 9 am-3 pm
An appointment is not required. Applicant must bring a valid Pottawattamie County ID, ID for all children in the household with printed birth date, and proof of Pottawattamie County residence (lease, utility bill, etc.).
Online applications can be completed at www.saangeltree.org
Holiday Adoption program.
For Christmas 2025, the deadline to apply for Shelby County is December 1st.
For Monona County, deadline is December 5, 2025, and must be a client receiving services from LIHEAP. Call to make appointment for LIHEAP and then receive application for Holiday Adoption.
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.
Holiday Adoption program.
For Christmas 2025, the deadline to apply for Shelby County is December 1st.
For Monona County, deadline is December 5, 2025, and must be a client receiving services from LIHEAP. Call to make appointment for LIHEAP and then receive application for Holiday Adoption.
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.
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For Christmas 2025:
Links people in the Columbus area with local charitable projects.
Coordinates the giving efforts of the Columbus Community, linking the giving projects with the individuals that need assistance with gifts and/or food for Christmas.
All applications are processed digitally. Visit the Columbus Area Holiday Spirit Facebook page to scan a QR code to access the online form and submit an application. Application period begins Oct 23, 2025, and the digital form must be submitted by Nov 15.
Families who are selected to receive holiday gifts or a food basket will be contacted with details regarding the pickup time, date, and location by phone or mail.
For Christmas 2025:
Links people in the Columbus area with local charitable projects.
Coordinates the giving efforts of the Columbus Community, linking the giving projects with the individuals that need assistance with gifts and/or food for Christmas.
All applications are processed digitally. Visit the Columbus Area Holiday Spirit Facebook page to scan a QR code to access the online form and submit an application. Application period begins Oct 23, 2025, and the digital form must be submitted by Nov 15.
Families who are selected to receive holiday gifts or a food basket will be contacted with details regarding the pickup time, date, and location by phone or mail.
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Provides gifts to foster families by seeking donations or monetary donations used to purchase gifts, for children. Services include gift wrapping and delivering the gifts to the foster parents before Christmas day. Program may also provide gifts to adult residential clients. Will provide letter of thanks for donation for tax purposes.
Provides gifts to foster families by seeking donations or monetary donations used to purchase gifts, for children. Services include gift wrapping and delivering the gifts to the foster parents before Christmas day. Program may also provide gifts to adult residential clients. Will provide letter of thanks for donation for tax purposes.
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For Christmas 2025:
The Christmas Store offers presents at affordable prices to families in need.
The store will be open Thu, Dec 11 (6 pm-8 pm), Fri, Dec 12 (9:30 am-8 pm), and Sat, Dec 13 (9:30 am-11 am).
Families select their shopping time at registration.
Applicants must be the legal guardian of each child being registered, and the child must live in the applicant's home.
In-person registration to shop at the store:
- Fri, Nov 14 (9 am-6 pm)
- Sat, Nov 15 (9 am-12 pm)
- Fri, Nov 21 (9 am-6 pm)
- Sat, Nov 22 (9 am-12 pm)
Shoppers may contact City Impact to register:
- Call: (402) 477-8080
- Email: [email protected]
Donate online, view wishlists, and find drop-off locations at https://cityimpact.org/gifts-of-love-2025
For Christmas 2025:
The Christmas Store offers presents at affordable prices to families in need.
The store will be open Thu, Dec 11 (6 pm-8 pm), Fri, Dec 12 (9:30 am-8 pm), and Sat, Dec 13 (9:30 am-11 am).
Families select their shopping time at registration.
Applicants must be the legal guardian of each child being registered, and the child must live in the applicant's home.
In-person registration to shop at the store:
- Fri, Nov 14 (9 am-6 pm)
- Sat, Nov 15 (9 am-12 pm)
- Fri, Nov 21 (9 am-6 pm)
- Sat, Nov 22 (9 am-12 pm)
Shoppers may contact City Impact to register:
- Call: (402) 477-8080
- Email: [email protected]
Donate online, view wishlists, and find drop-off locations at https://cityimpact.org/gifts-of-love-2025
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Provides a Community Christmas Store - Children ages birth to fourteen are eligible. Parents pay $5.00 per child to shop. The store will feature NEW clothing, winter apparel, blankets, books and toys for the parents to select from.
Christmas Baskets - Families receive all the ingredients for a traditional holiday meal.
All children, ages birth to twelve, from qualifying families for both programs, will have their names placed on the Angel Tree at Midwest Bank.
Applications are accepted between October 1, 2025 and the day before Thanksgiving 2025.
Provides a Community Christmas Store - Children ages birth to fourteen are eligible. Parents pay $5.00 per child to shop. The store will feature NEW clothing, winter apparel, blankets, books and toys for the parents to select from.
Christmas Baskets - Families receive all the ingredients for a traditional holiday meal.
All children, ages birth to twelve, from qualifying families for both programs, will have their names placed on the Angel Tree at Midwest Bank.
Applications are accepted between October 1, 2025 and the day before Thanksgiving 2025.
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Sign-up on the website Oct 4-18 2025
Provides an application for a holiday wish list for children ages 0-17. Community volunteers try to fulfill the wish lists.
Sign-up on the website Oct 4-18 2025
Provides an application for a holiday wish list for children ages 0-17. Community volunteers try to fulfill the wish lists.
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Provides holiday meals.
Easter Provides a ham. Distribution day varies, call to confirm.
Thanksgiving provides turkeys or ham for Thanksgiving as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Christmas Provides ham as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Christmas.
Provides holiday meals.
Easter Provides a ham. Distribution day varies, call to confirm.
Thanksgiving provides turkeys or ham for Thanksgiving as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Christmas Provides ham as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Christmas.
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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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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.
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
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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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.
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.
To register for the Toys for Tots 2025 program visit the link below or in person at the Multicultural Family Center. 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/v2/
To register for the Toys for Tots 2025 program visit the link below or in person at the Multicultural Family Center. 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/v2/
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Grants special requests to individuals in the Lincoln community.
For Christmas 2024, submit nominations on behalf of friends and family who are in need and/or deserve a special favor. 10 families or individuals will be chosen, and wishes will be granted in December.
Application forms available online only. The deadline is November 15th, 2024.
Grants special requests to individuals in the Lincoln community.
For Christmas 2024, submit nominations on behalf of friends and family who are in need and/or deserve a special favor. 10 families or individuals will be chosen, and wishes will be granted in December.
Application forms available online only. The deadline is November 15th, 2024.
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For Halloween 2025, dates are October 16-19 and October 23-26, from 5:30 pm-9 pm. The last admission is 8:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or purchased in advance online on the website (Advanced purchase recommended). Tickets are $10 for the general admission and $6 for Blank Park Zoo members.
For Halloween 2025, dates are October 16-19 and October 23-26, from 5:30 pm-9 pm. The last admission is 8:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or purchased in advance online on the website (Advanced purchase recommended). Tickets are $10 for the general admission and $6 for Blank Park Zoo members.
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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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