Thanksgiving 2025: Dinner served 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2025: Lunch served 11:30 am-12:30 pm, dinner served 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
Thanksgiving 2025: Dinner served 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2025: Lunch served 11:30 am-12:30 pm, dinner served 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
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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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Offers Beggar's Night for the City of Grimes.
Offers Beggar's Night for the City of Grimes.
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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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Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
For Christmas 2025:
As of 11/20/25, no longer accepting applications but community members may still call and see if the office might have extra gift cards to Dollar Fresh and Family Fare grocery stores in Richardson County for food for the families (distributed on December 14th).
[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.]
Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
For Christmas 2025:
As of 11/20/25, no longer accepting applications but community members may still call and see if the office might have extra gift cards to Dollar Fresh and Family Fare grocery stores in Richardson County for food for the families (distributed on December 14th).
[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.]
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**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.
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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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 baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas
For eligible families, a holiday food basket will be prepared upon request. Visit in person to register for a food basket.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets (Signup Dates are November 1st through November 27th, 2025)
Holiday baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas
For eligible families, a holiday food basket will be prepared upon request. Visit in person to register for a food basket.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets (Signup Dates are November 1st through November 27th, 2025)
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Christmas food for families and toys for children ages 12 and under.
Christmas 2025:
Parents visit the Salvation Army in Hastings to sign up their families to receive toys and food. Sign-up starts Mon, Nov 3 and ends Tue, November 25.
Christmas food for families and toys for children ages 12 and under.
Christmas 2025:
Parents visit the Salvation Army in Hastings to sign up their families to receive toys and food. Sign-up starts Mon, Nov 3 and ends Tue, November 25.
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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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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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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.
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 gifts and a food box for families that live in Jones county that have children 12 years of age and younger that live in their household. Registration deadline is Nov. 30, 2025. To register visit our office to get a form.
Provides gifts and a food box for families that live in Jones county that have children 12 years of age and younger that live in their household. Registration deadline is Nov. 30, 2025. To register visit our office to get a form.
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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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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Christmas 2025:
Christmas assistance registration opens Oct 14, 2025. Offers Christmas food baskets and the Angel Tree Program.
Online registration at www.SAAngelTree.org (Angel Tree and food box only).
In person registration (at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont Street):
- Mon, Nov 3 - 5:30-6:30 pm
- Tue, Nov 4 - 9 am-10 am
- Sat, Nov 8 - 10 am-11 am
- Thu, Nov 20 - 10 am-11 am
Application window: Tue, Oct 14 to Tue, Dec 2.
All Angel Tree registrants also receive a Christmas food box.
For questions, contact Heather Martin at (217) 231-5674 or [email protected].
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TSAquincyIL
Christmas 2025:
Christmas assistance registration opens Oct 14, 2025. Offers Christmas food baskets and the Angel Tree Program.
Online registration at www.SAAngelTree.org (Angel Tree and food box only).
In person registration (at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont Street):
- Mon, Nov 3 - 5:30-6:30 pm
- Tue, Nov 4 - 9 am-10 am
- Sat, Nov 8 - 10 am-11 am
- Thu, Nov 20 - 10 am-11 am
Application window: Tue, Oct 14 to Tue, Dec 2.
All Angel Tree registrants also receive a Christmas food box.
For questions, contact Heather Martin at (217) 231-5674 or [email protected].
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TSAquincyIL
Providing a Toys for Tots 2025 signup/distribution site and food baskets. Visit website for more information on dates and times to register.
Providing a Toys for Tots 2025 signup/distribution site and food baskets. Visit website for more information on dates and times to register.
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Provides Christmas gifts and a food basket to Iowa County residents. Taking applications through Fri Nov 8, 2024.
Provides Christmas gifts and a food basket to Iowa County residents. Taking applications through Fri Nov 8, 2024.
For Christmas 2025:
Provides wrapped gifts and other treats and goodies for children ages 3-12 residing in the Quad Cities area.
Registration begins Nov 3rd, 2025 (11:30 am-12:30 pm); visit the website for additional details.
For Christmas 2025:
Provides wrapped gifts and other treats and goodies for children ages 3-12 residing in the Quad Cities area.
Registration begins Nov 3rd, 2025 (11:30 am-12:30 pm); visit the website for additional details.