Provides weekly backpacks of non-perishable food items to students during the school year, delivered directly to their homes. During the summer, students are provided monthly boxes of fresh produce and food for meals. Also, provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.
Provides weekly backpacks of non-perishable food items to students during the school year, delivered directly to their homes. During the summer, students are provided monthly boxes of fresh produce and food for meals. Also, provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.
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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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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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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:
Provides a holiday a food basket and gifts for children.
Starting Oct 1, 2025, and ending Nov 26, 2025, applications will be accepted by same-day appointment only. No applications accepted after Nov 26.
Applicants must bring proof of income for everyone in the household.
To sponsor a child or family or for more information, call Carmen Trevino at (308) 635-3089.
For Christmas 2025:
Provides a holiday a food basket and gifts for children.
Starting Oct 1, 2025, and ending Nov 26, 2025, applications will be accepted by same-day appointment only. No applications accepted after Nov 26.
Applicants must bring proof of income for everyone in the household.
To sponsor a child or family or for more information, call Carmen Trevino at (308) 635-3089.
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Thanksgiving Food Boxes for low-income households in Otoe County who need extra help with groceries. Basic food items for a Thanksgiving dinner are provided.
For Thanksgiving 2025:
One pantry per household; meals are available while supplies last.
As of Oct 20, mail or email the form available on the SENCA Facebook page to:
- Mail: Otoe SENCA Office, 111 North 11th Street, Nebraska City, NE 68410
- Email: [email protected]
Or call to reserve a pantry: (402) 297-7398.
For those who cannot access the form on the Facebook page, applicants may call or mail/email the following info to the address/email address (above):
- Name, request for a Thanksgiving pantry, number of adults and children in the household, phone number.
All pantry requests must be received by Nov 18 by 4 pm.
Pantries can be picked up Mon, Nov 24 from 8:30 am-3 pm.
Thanksgiving Food Boxes for low-income households in Otoe County who need extra help with groceries. Basic food items for a Thanksgiving dinner are provided.
For Thanksgiving 2025:
One pantry per household; meals are available while supplies last.
As of Oct 20, mail or email the form available on the SENCA Facebook page to:
- Mail: Otoe SENCA Office, 111 North 11th Street, Nebraska City, NE 68410
- Email: [email protected]
Or call to reserve a pantry: (402) 297-7398.
For those who cannot access the form on the Facebook page, applicants may call or mail/email the following info to the address/email address (above):
- Name, request for a Thanksgiving pantry, number of adults and children in the household, phone number.
All pantry requests must be received by Nov 18 by 4 pm.
Pantries can be picked up Mon, Nov 24 from 8:30 am-3 pm.
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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
Only open to Food Pantry guests that received services between Jan-Oct 2025!
Each child will receive a minimum of 1 toy and stocking stuffer. Children must be 18 or younger to participate. Children do not need to be present while registering or during pick up. Toys are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each child may only receive toys once. This is a Toys for Tots event.
Pre-registration is required. Registrants must come into the Bidwell Pantry to sign up for the Holiday Toy Pantry. Registration is between 10 am-4 pm Monday through Friday from November 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025 OR until the event is full.
Only open to Food Pantry guests that received services between Jan-Oct 2025!
Each child will receive a minimum of 1 toy and stocking stuffer. Children must be 18 or younger to participate. Children do not need to be present while registering or during pick up. Toys are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each child may only receive toys once. This is a Toys for Tots event.
Pre-registration is required. Registrants must come into the Bidwell Pantry to sign up for the Holiday Toy Pantry. Registration is between 10 am-4 pm Monday through Friday from November 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025 OR until the event is full.
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Provides gifts and clothing for the Christmas season to children of eligible households in Hancock, Henderson, and McDonough counties.
For Christmas 2025:
Due to a high number of applications received in a short time, WIRC's Project Santa program has paused applications for the 2025 season (as of 10/13/25).
A waitlist application is now available: https://wirpc.org/projectsanta. If spots open for the 2025 program, WIRC will consider households on the wait list in the order they applied.
Those who do not want to be put on the wait list are encouraged to explore other holiday programs in the area such as Toys for Tots, Angel Tree, or Shop with a Cop.
Provides gifts and clothing for the Christmas season to children of eligible households in Hancock, Henderson, and McDonough counties.
For Christmas 2025:
Due to a high number of applications received in a short time, WIRC's Project Santa program has paused applications for the 2025 season (as of 10/13/25).
A waitlist application is now available: https://wirpc.org/projectsanta. If spots open for the 2025 program, WIRC will consider households on the wait list in the order they applied.
Those who do not want to be put on the wait list are encouraged to explore other holiday programs in the area such as Toys for Tots, Angel Tree, or Shop with a Cop.
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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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Offering 2025 Annual Christmas Day Dinner. Call after December 1st during business hours for reservations and information.
Offering 2025 Annual Christmas Day Dinner. Call after December 1st during business hours for reservations and information.
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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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Offers a Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner to those in need.
Served November 27, 2025, from 11 am-1 pm.
Offers a Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner to those in need.
Served November 27, 2025, from 11 am-1 pm.
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Offering thanksgiving baskets for families in need on Monday, November 24th, 2025, during regular hours as supplies last. Baskets include a turkey, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, sweet potatoes, pie, green beans, and a roasting pan. Donations of any amount are appreciated.
Offering thanksgiving baskets for families in need on Monday, November 24th, 2025, during regular hours as supplies last. Baskets include a turkey, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, sweet potatoes, pie, green beans, and a roasting pan. Donations of any amount are appreciated.
For Thanksgiving 2025:
Provides Thanksgiving food boxes to Richardson County low-income households who can use help with groceries.
Proof of Richardson County residency is required; no paperwork otherwise.
Provides 1 pantry per household.
As of Oct 20, call to request a pantry and schedule a pickup time; supplies are limited.
Available at SENCA's Richardson County Outreach Office (Richardson County Courthouse, Room 101 - Falls City).
Dates:
- Wed, Nov 19, from 8:30 am-11:30 am
- Thu, Nov 20, 1 pm-4 pm
For Thanksgiving 2025:
Provides Thanksgiving food boxes to Richardson County low-income households who can use help with groceries.
Proof of Richardson County residency is required; no paperwork otherwise.
Provides 1 pantry per household.
As of Oct 20, call to request a pantry and schedule a pickup time; supplies are limited.
Available at SENCA's Richardson County Outreach Office (Richardson County Courthouse, Room 101 - Falls City).
Dates:
- Wed, Nov 19, from 8:30 am-11:30 am
- Thu, Nov 20, 1 pm-4 pm
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Visit the website for counties and agencies participating in local holiday assistance programs.
Visit the website for counties and agencies participating in local holiday assistance programs.
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Offers new gifts to children ages newborn to 12 years old just in time for the holidays every year. When funds allow, gift cards will be given to each family to purchase food for a holiday meal, or we provide food items such as a ham or turkey and canned goods.
Apply using the QR code on our Facebook page or by visiting the website from Oct 15 to Dec 10, 2025.
Offers new gifts to children ages newborn to 12 years old just in time for the holidays every year. When funds allow, gift cards will be given to each family to purchase food for a holiday meal, or we provide food items such as a ham or turkey and canned goods.
Apply using the QR code on our Facebook page or by visiting the website from Oct 15 to Dec 10, 2025.
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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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2025 registration ended 11/14/2025.
Partners with Toys For Tots and Midwest Food Bank to provide toys and a Christmas food box for families/individuals in need.
2025 registration ended 11/14/2025.
Partners with Toys For Tots and Midwest Food Bank to provide toys and a Christmas food box for families/individuals in need.
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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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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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For Christmas 2025:
Heart of Christmas is Sat, Dec 6th, from 10 am-11 am, held at the Faith Church in Rock Valley, IA. Provides a Christmas store for children ages 3-11, and parents pay $5 per child to choose and wrap a gift. The store closes at 10:45 am, so parents must arrive before that time.
This also qualifies parents to receive a holiday meal kit. Children enter the Christmas Carnival area with a variety of games and decorate Christmas cookies. There is an interactive retelling of the Christmas story.
Parents must register by Nov 21. Register online at www.loveincsiouxcounty.org, our facebook page, or call (712) 476-5990. No registration needed for Christmas Carnival. (All children must be accompanied by a parent at the event.)
For Christmas 2025:
Heart of Christmas is Sat, Dec 6th, from 10 am-11 am, held at the Faith Church in Rock Valley, IA. Provides a Christmas store for children ages 3-11, and parents pay $5 per child to choose and wrap a gift. The store closes at 10:45 am, so parents must arrive before that time.
This also qualifies parents to receive a holiday meal kit. Children enter the Christmas Carnival area with a variety of games and decorate Christmas cookies. There is an interactive retelling of the Christmas story.
Parents must register by Nov 21. Register online at www.loveincsiouxcounty.org, our facebook page, or call (712) 476-5990. No registration needed for Christmas Carnival. (All children must be accompanied by a parent at the event.)
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Offers a Christmas sit down dinner for anyone in need at the church on December 25, 2025, from 12 pm-2 pm or meal delivery from 11 am-1:30 pm. Individuals and families must call and live the area of West of Edgewood Road, north of Williams Boulevard, east of Linn-Benton County line and south of F Avenue for delivery.
Delivered meals will not be left if no one answers the door.
Offers a Christmas sit down dinner for anyone in need at the church on December 25, 2025, from 12 pm-2 pm or meal delivery from 11 am-1:30 pm. Individuals and families must call and live the area of West of Edgewood Road, north of Williams Boulevard, east of Linn-Benton County line and south of F Avenue for delivery.
Delivered meals will not be left if no one answers the door.
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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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