Holiday assistance is available to income-eligible West Des Moines residents.
Applications for December 2025 food assistance and Giftland Program (for children up to age 18) will follow the deadlines listed in the Hours below.
Holiday assistance is available to income-eligible West Des Moines residents.
Applications for December 2025 food assistance and Giftland Program (for children up to age 18) will follow the deadlines listed in the Hours below.
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Offers holiday food boxes on Thanksgiving and Christmas to those in need.
Offers holiday food boxes on Thanksgiving and Christmas to those in need.
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The mission of the program is to collect and distribute new unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to children ages 0-14.
Toy application information for 2025:
Complete online application by December 8, 2025. You will be notified by email if you qualify between December 9-12, 2025.
Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations.
The mission of the program is to collect and distribute new unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to children ages 0-14.
Toy application information for 2025:
Complete online application by December 8, 2025. You will be notified by email if you qualify between December 9-12, 2025.
Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations.
Thanksgiving meal assistance, applications accepted approximately 2-3 weeks before the holiday.
Christmas food and toys Christmas applications accepted from just after Thanksgiving to approximately 10 days before Christmas.
Thanksgiving meal assistance, applications accepted approximately 2-3 weeks before the holiday.
Christmas food and toys Christmas applications accepted from just after Thanksgiving to approximately 10 days before Christmas.
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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 and Christmas food baskets are distributed, as well as an Adopt a Family program.
2025 Signups will be available on the website October 11 through November 1, 2025.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are distributed, as well as an Adopt a Family program.
2025 Signups will be available on the website October 11 through November 1, 2025.
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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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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.
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.
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This annual holiday event is free for children in foster care, adopted from foster care, kinship placement, relative placement and other children living in the foster household.
Registration is required and will close when full. Please visit website for more information regarding dates and registration forms. Winter Wonderland Holiday Celebration toy distribution Sunday, December 14th, 2025, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm.
Event held at Hawkeye Downs Expo Hall, 4400 Sixth Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Each child must be registered online via the website, keep a lookout for dates. Register early as this event fills up quickly. To donate to the toy drive, the deadline is Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Drop off location is 6000 7th St SW in Cedar Rapids.
This annual holiday event is free for children in foster care, adopted from foster care, kinship placement, relative placement and other children living in the foster household.
Registration is required and will close when full. Please visit website for more information regarding dates and registration forms. Winter Wonderland Holiday Celebration toy distribution Sunday, December 14th, 2025, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm.
Event held at Hawkeye Downs Expo Hall, 4400 Sixth Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Each child must be registered online via the website, keep a lookout for dates. Register early as this event fills up quickly. To donate to the toy drive, the deadline is Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Drop off location is 6000 7th St SW in Cedar Rapids.
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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.
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Toys for Tots Nov 1st - Nov 30th through Bond of Unity (New Beginnings Discipleship Ministries). To qualify you only need to complete the form below. Please know that families are only permitted to register at 1 Toys for Tots location. Signing up at more than 1 Toys for Tots site can disqualify you from being able to receive any toys.
Toys will be available to be picked up at 530 NE Broadway (NE46th), Des Moines, IA on Friday, December 12th 5-7pm and Saturday, December 13th 10am - 2pm.
Please select the time and date that works best for you below. Please complete the form using your most current information. In order to be able to serve more families we will not offer a "shopping" opportunity. Toys are prepacked based on the information given below and will be given out in a drive-thru format.
2025 Toys for Tots Registration Form
(This form is specifically for the Toys for Tots program which is not affiliated with "adopt a family" programs at other organizations. Specific toys cannot be requested as we have no control over what is being donated by generous members of the general public.)
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Toys for Tots Nov 1st - Nov 30th through Bond of Unity (New Beginnings Discipleship Ministries). To qualify you only need to complete the form below. Please know that families are only permitted to register at 1 Toys for Tots location. Signing up at more than 1 Toys for Tots site can disqualify you from being able to receive any toys.
Toys will be available to be picked up at 530 NE Broadway (NE46th), Des Moines, IA on Friday, December 12th 5-7pm and Saturday, December 13th 10am - 2pm.
Please select the time and date that works best for you below. Please complete the form using your most current information. In order to be able to serve more families we will not offer a "shopping" opportunity. Toys are prepacked based on the information given below and will be given out in a drive-thru format.
2025 Toys for Tots Registration Form
(This form is specifically for the Toys for Tots program which is not affiliated with "adopt a family" programs at other organizations. Specific toys cannot be requested as we have no control over what is being donated by generous members of the general public.)
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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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Provides toys to those in need during the Christmas holidays. Program available for infants through age 12.
Visit the Angel Tree website for the application to sign up beginning in October. Dates change annually.
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Provides toys to those in need during the Christmas holidays. Program available for infants through age 12.
Visit the Angel Tree website for the application to sign up beginning in October. Dates change annually.
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2025 New Visions Holiday Celebration:
Community Christmas Family Sign-Up is open as of Oct 15, 2025. Families can receive Christmas gifts, books, games, clothing, and food for the holidays.
Community Christmas will be held on Sat, Dec 13 (families will sign up for a specific time when registering) at the Iowa West Sports Plex in Council Bluffs. (3260 Mid America Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501)
Applicants may email [email protected] or visit the website to get signed up: https://form.jotform.com/252786640707162
2025 New Visions Holiday Celebration:
Community Christmas Family Sign-Up is open as of Oct 15, 2025. Families can receive Christmas gifts, books, games, clothing, and food for the holidays.
Community Christmas will be held on Sat, Dec 13 (families will sign up for a specific time when registering) at the Iowa West Sports Plex in Council Bluffs. (3260 Mid America Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501)
Applicants may email [email protected] or visit the website to get signed up: https://form.jotform.com/252786640707162
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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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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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Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2025:
This WILL count as your November Pantry. One pantry distribution per address. IDs are required for each household member. Forms of ID accepted:
. Driver's license
. Passport
. School/Work ID
. Housing Authority ID
. Tribal ID
. Mug shot
. Social Security Card. Birth certificate. Medicaid/Medicare card
Clients may not receive food at one pantry and receive food at the other. Clients attempting to receive food at more than one Heartland Hope pantry per address will be denied.
South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):
-- Tuesday 11/18, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/20, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/22, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/25, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):
-- Friday 11/21, 1 pm-2:20 pm
Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2025:
This WILL count as your November Pantry. One pantry distribution per address. IDs are required for each household member. Forms of ID accepted:
. Driver's license
. Passport
. School/Work ID
. Housing Authority ID
. Tribal ID
. Mug shot
. Social Security Card. Birth certificate. Medicaid/Medicare card
Clients may not receive food at one pantry and receive food at the other. Clients attempting to receive food at more than one Heartland Hope pantry per address will be denied.
South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):
-- Tuesday 11/18, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/20, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/22, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/25, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):
-- Friday 11/21, 1 pm-2:20 pm
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Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-14 are eligible.
For Christmas 2025:
Applications will open Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Applications will close at 5 pm on Monday, December 10th, 2025.
Distribution details:
Date: Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at 9 am-2 pm
Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-14 are eligible.
For Christmas 2025:
Applications will open Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Applications will close at 5 pm on Monday, December 10th, 2025.
Distribution details:
Date: Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at 9 am-2 pm
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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Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-14 are eligible.
2025 Application dates:
Toy application information for 2025:
10/1/25: Application open date.
12/12/25: Application close date.
12/01/25: Application response start date.
12/22/25: Application response end date.
Toy Distribution:
Starts 12/01/2025, ends 12/23/2025. 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.
2025 Application dates:
Toy application information for 2025:
10/1/25: Application open date.
12/12/25: Application close date.
12/01/25: Application response start date.
12/22/25: Application response end date.
Toy Distribution:
Starts 12/01/2025, ends 12/23/2025. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations.
Offers Toys for Tots sign-ups for children ages 14 and under. Sign-ups are currently open and close on December 1st. Call to apply for the program and use extension 0.
Offers Toys for Tots sign-ups for children ages 14 and under. Sign-ups are currently open and close on December 1st. Call to apply for the program and use extension 0.
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