For Christmas 2024:
Salvation Army Christmas food sign ups are held on:
November 20th from 5 pm-8 pm
November 23rd from 10 am-4 pm
December 11th from 5 pm-8 pm
Sign up for food at the Kearney Salvation Army (North doors) at 1719 Central Ave, Kearney. Signing up for toys is a separate process.
For Christmas Toys, the sign-up for the Goodfellows/Salvation Army Angel Tree toys is for children ages 18 and under. Applications are for Buffalo County zip codes only. Applicants must apply online at www.saangeltree.org
The deadline for signing up for toys is December 16, 2024. For questions, visit the Salvation Army Kearney page on Facebook and use Facebook Messenger; staff will reply as soon as possible.
www.facebook.com/TSAKearney
For Christmas 2024:
Salvation Army Christmas food sign ups are held on:
November 20th from 5 pm-8 pm
November 23rd from 10 am-4 pm
December 11th from 5 pm-8 pm
Sign up for food at the Kearney Salvation Army (North doors) at 1719 Central Ave, Kearney. Signing up for toys is a separate process.
For Christmas Toys, the sign-up for the Goodfellows/Salvation Army Angel Tree toys is for children ages 18 and under. Applications are for Buffalo County zip codes only. Applicants must apply online at www.saangeltree.org
The deadline for signing up for toys is December 16, 2024. For questions, visit the Salvation Army Kearney page on Facebook and use Facebook Messenger; staff will reply as soon as possible.
www.facebook.com/TSAKearney
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Clothe a Child Program offers school clothes in August.
Heart and Soles Program offers shoes for school in August.
Rides of Love Ministry offers rides to medical and mental health appointments.
Heart of Christmas Program provides Christmas needs in early December.
For Christmas 2024:
Heart of Christmas is Sat, Dec 7th, 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 10:30 am, so parents must arrive before that time.
This also qualifies parents to receive a holiday meal kit, and families who had flood damage to their homes can receive a 4-foot lighted Christmas tree. 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 22. Register online at www.loveincsiouxcounty.org or call (712) 476-5990. No registration needed for Christmas Carnival. (All children must be accompanied by an adult at the event.)
Clothe a Child Program offers school clothes in August.
Heart and Soles Program offers shoes for school in August.
Rides of Love Ministry offers rides to medical and mental health appointments.
Heart of Christmas Program provides Christmas needs in early December.
For Christmas 2024:
Heart of Christmas is Sat, Dec 7th, 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 10:30 am, so parents must arrive before that time.
This also qualifies parents to receive a holiday meal kit, and families who had flood damage to their homes can receive a 4-foot lighted Christmas tree. 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 22. Register online at www.loveincsiouxcounty.org or call (712) 476-5990. No registration needed for Christmas Carnival. (All children must be accompanied by an adult at the event.)
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Offers a Toys for Tots sign ups. Toys for Tot sign-ups held November 1 through December 4, 2024. Can only sign children up that are 14 years old and under. The church will reach back out to registered clients and let them know when and where the pick up will be.
Offers a Toys for Tots sign ups. Toys for Tot sign-ups held November 1 through December 4, 2024. Can only sign children up that are 14 years old and under. The church will reach back out to registered clients and let them know when and where the pick up will be.
Single Moms Christmas Dinner offered 5 pm Dec. 7, 2024 at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, downtown Des Moines. Includes a catered meal for single mothers and their children. Activities and programming provided for newborns to age 18. Registration is required by December 1, 2024. Visit website or call to register.
Tickets
$15 per individual (Mother only)
$25 per family (Mother and child)
Scholarships are available and can be requested by emailing [email protected]
Single Moms Christmas Dinner offered 5 pm Dec. 7, 2024 at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, downtown Des Moines. Includes a catered meal for single mothers and their children. Activities and programming provided for newborns to age 18. Registration is required by December 1, 2024. Visit website or call to register.
Tickets
$15 per individual (Mother only)
$25 per family (Mother and child)
Scholarships are available and can be requested by emailing [email protected]
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Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.
[For Thanksgiving 2023:
Applications for Thanksgiving Food Packages must be picked up and completed at local offices; call for dates. (Carroll County: must be returned by November 3rd; Calhoun County: must be returned by November 10th)]
[For Christmas 2023:
(Carroll County) Giving Tree/Toys for Tots forms are available at the Carroll Outreach Office starting October 17th. To be eligible, applicants must have primary custody of the children being signed up, must be a resident of Carroll County, have children ages 14 and under, and be on New Opportunities' programs. If applicant is approved, they will receive a letter specifying when unwrapped gifts may be picked up in December. Forms must be completed and returned to the Outreach Center on or before November 10th.]
Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.
[For Thanksgiving 2023:
Applications for Thanksgiving Food Packages must be picked up and completed at local offices; call for dates. (Carroll County: must be returned by November 3rd; Calhoun County: must be returned by November 10th)]
[For Christmas 2023:
(Carroll County) Giving Tree/Toys for Tots forms are available at the Carroll Outreach Office starting October 17th. To be eligible, applicants must have primary custody of the children being signed up, must be a resident of Carroll County, have children ages 14 and under, and be on New Opportunities' programs. If applicant is approved, they will receive a letter specifying when unwrapped gifts may be picked up in December. Forms must be completed and returned to the Outreach Center on or before November 10th.]
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New Beginnings Discipleship Ministries helps families to sign up for Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Sign ups, Nov 1, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024. To sign up, call (515) 519-0822, or use this link: https://bit.ly/BOUT4t24.
Toys will be available for pick-up Fri Dec 13, 2024 4 pm-8 pm and Sat Dec 14, 2024 9 am - 1 pm.
New Beginnings Discipleship Ministries helps families to sign up for Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Sign ups, Nov 1, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024. To sign up, call (515) 519-0822, or use this link: https://bit.ly/BOUT4t24.
Toys will be available for pick-up Fri Dec 13, 2024 4 pm-8 pm and Sat Dec 14, 2024 9 am - 1 pm.
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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City of Windsor Heights Beggar's Night Saturday October 26, 2024.
City of Windsor Heights Beggar's Night Saturday October 26, 2024.
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THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE - No assistance 2024
- Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Wayne County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
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 - No assistance 2024
- Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Wayne County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
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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For Christmas 2024, any child ages 0-15 are eligible to be signed up for Toys for Tots. Until December 4th, interested individuals must call or visit the UWSCNE office to enroll. A simple application must be completed, no documents are required. Distribution times will be communicated once applicant is signed up.
For Christmas 2024, any child ages 0-15 are eligible to be signed up for Toys for Tots. Until December 4th, interested individuals must call or visit the UWSCNE office to enroll. A simple application must be completed, no documents are required. Distribution times will be communicated once applicant is signed up.
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Holiday assistance is available to income-eligible West Des Moines residents. Applications for December food assistance and Adopt-A-Family taken until November 22, 2024.
Holiday assistance is available to income-eligible West Des Moines residents. Applications for December food assistance and Adopt-A-Family taken until November 22, 2024.
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Offers a Toys for Tots sign ups for children 0-14 years of age. All adults in the household must have a photo ID and all children must have ID with birth date. Sign ups start October 14, 2024 through November 14, 2024. Can call or stop by the office.
Offers a Toys for Tots sign ups for children 0-14 years of age. All adults in the household must have a photo ID and all children must have ID with birth date. Sign ups start October 14, 2024 through November 14, 2024. Can call or stop by the office.
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Community dinner on Thanksgiving Day, usually 11 am-1 pm. Call for information.
Christmas 2024 information to be determined.
[For Christmas 2023:
Sign up for Christmas food boxes and toys for children starts October 24th. Visit the Salvation Army at 120 South 7th Street. Applicants must bring driver's license and proof of children in their home (insurance cards, Medicaid Cards, school IDs).
Christmas food baskets available 4-5 days before Christmas.]
Community dinner on Thanksgiving Day, usually 11 am-1 pm. Call for information.
Christmas 2024 information to be determined.
[For Christmas 2023:
Sign up for Christmas food boxes and toys for children starts October 24th. Visit the Salvation Army at 120 South 7th Street. Applicants must bring driver's license and proof of children in their home (insurance cards, Medicaid Cards, school IDs).
Christmas food baskets available 4-5 days 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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Offers gifts and food to those in need for the Christmas 2024 holiday. Reach out to the local County Outreach Office for more information regarding holiday help in the area.
Palo Alto County Outreach may provide holiday food boxes during Thanksgiving 2024 as well, depending on donations.
Offers gifts and food to those in need for the Christmas 2024 holiday. Reach out to the local County Outreach Office for more information regarding holiday help in the area.
Palo Alto County Outreach may provide holiday food boxes during Thanksgiving 2024 as well, depending on donations.
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Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
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 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.
2024 Christmas Assistance:
Registration will be done in person.
-- Omaha Citadel Sign-Up - 3738 Cuming Street:
Monday, October 28 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)
Tuesday, October 29 (9 am-1 pm and 2 pm-6 pm)
Wednesday, (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
-- Omaha Kroc Sign-Up - 2825 Y Street:
Thursday, October 31 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)
Friday, November 1 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)Saturday, November 2 (9 am-12 pm)
Zip codes; 68005, 68028, 68046, 68059, 68107, 68127, 68128, 68133, 68136, 68113, 68147, 68117, 68157, 68123, 68106, 68137, 68105, 68108, 68124
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.
2024 Christmas Assistance:
Registration will be done in person.
-- Omaha Citadel Sign-Up - 3738 Cuming Street:
Monday, October 28 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)
Tuesday, October 29 (9 am-1 pm and 2 pm-6 pm)
Wednesday, (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
-- Omaha Kroc Sign-Up - 2825 Y Street:
Thursday, October 31 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)
Friday, November 1 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)Saturday, November 2 (9 am-12 pm)
Zip codes; 68005, 68028, 68046, 68059, 68107, 68127, 68128, 68133, 68136, 68113, 68147, 68117, 68157, 68123, 68106, 68137, 68105, 68108, 68124
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.
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Provides special meals during the holiday season and helps families in need for holiday season.
For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2024, Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gift distribution programs and dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
Provides special meals during the holiday season and helps families in need for holiday season.
For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2024, Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gift distribution programs and dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
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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.
Provides special meals during the holiday season and helps families in need for holiday season.
For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2024, Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gift distribution programs and dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
Provides special meals during the holiday season and helps families in need for holiday season.
For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2024, Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gift distribution programs and dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
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THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE - No assistance 2024
- Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Wayne County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
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 - No assistance 2024
- Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Wayne County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
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 program offering shoes, mittens, hats and socks for children.
For Christmas 2024:
Registration is open as of October 25 for the Shoe and Mitten Party. The event is held Saturday, December 7th, between 9 am and 1 pm. Location is 3100 West 4th Street, Sioux City.
Offers shoes, mittens, hats and socks for children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Registrations are on a first come, first served basis.
Applicants may register online at www.goodwillgreatplains.org/siouxcity
To volunteer, sign up online at www.goodwillgreatplains.org/siouxcityvolunteers
Holiday program offering shoes, mittens, hats and socks for children.
For Christmas 2024:
Registration is open as of October 25 for the Shoe and Mitten Party. The event is held Saturday, December 7th, between 9 am and 1 pm. Location is 3100 West 4th Street, Sioux City.
Offers shoes, mittens, hats and socks for children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Registrations are on a first come, first served basis.
Applicants may register online at www.goodwillgreatplains.org/siouxcity
To volunteer, sign up online at www.goodwillgreatplains.org/siouxcityvolunteers
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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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Holiday gifts to low-income families in Sarpy County with children ages 0-16. Must be a Sarpy County resident to be eligible for this program.
2024 Registration information will be listed on the Sarpy County Human Services website.
2024 Registration:
First Baptist Church of Bellevue's Gymnasium (Do not call church for information)
-- Thursday, November 14th, 9 am-12 pm or 3 pm-6 pm
-- 112 East 23rd Avenue, Bellevue
St. Columbkille Church (Do not call church for information)
-- Tuesday, November 12th, 9 am-3 pm
-- Sacred Heart Center, 542 North Jefferson Street, Papillion
Bellevue Christian Center (Do not call church for information)
-- Saturday, November 9th, 9 am-1 pm
-- 1400 Harvell Drive, Bellevue
Documentation required:
-- Photo ID for head of household (person applying)
-- Proof of address in Sarpy County - current utility bill preferred, or letter from Nebraska DHHS
-- Proof of ages of children: children's birth certificates, or current Medicaid card, or school enrollment forms
-- Proof of household income: pay stubs for last 30 days; or Social Security 2024 Benefits Letter; or unemployment letter, or NE-DHHS Economic Assistance/Medicaid eligibility letter.
Applicants will know on registration day if they are approved. For questions, call Amanda at (402) 682-6602.
Holiday gifts to low-income families in Sarpy County with children ages 0-16. Must be a Sarpy County resident to be eligible for this program.
2024 Registration information will be listed on the Sarpy County Human Services website.
2024 Registration:
First Baptist Church of Bellevue's Gymnasium (Do not call church for information)
-- Thursday, November 14th, 9 am-12 pm or 3 pm-6 pm
-- 112 East 23rd Avenue, Bellevue
St. Columbkille Church (Do not call church for information)
-- Tuesday, November 12th, 9 am-3 pm
-- Sacred Heart Center, 542 North Jefferson Street, Papillion
Bellevue Christian Center (Do not call church for information)
-- Saturday, November 9th, 9 am-1 pm
-- 1400 Harvell Drive, Bellevue
Documentation required:
-- Photo ID for head of household (person applying)
-- Proof of address in Sarpy County - current utility bill preferred, or letter from Nebraska DHHS
-- Proof of ages of children: children's birth certificates, or current Medicaid card, or school enrollment forms
-- Proof of household income: pay stubs for last 30 days; or Social Security 2024 Benefits Letter; or unemployment letter, or NE-DHHS Economic Assistance/Medicaid eligibility letter.
Applicants will know on registration day if they are approved. For questions, call Amanda at (402) 682-6602.
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Delivers a Thanksgiving meal to older adults ages 60 and older.
Individuals must order meals by November 19, 2024.
Delivers a Thanksgiving meal to older adults ages 60 and older.
Individuals must order meals by November 19, 2024.