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.
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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 a seasonal Christmas give-away of food and Christmas presents for children of families in need. Children ages 12 and under receive toys and teens ages 13 through 18 receive a goodie bag.
Provides a seasonal Christmas give-away of food and Christmas presents for children of families in need. Children ages 12 and under receive toys and teens ages 13 through 18 receive a goodie bag.
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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.
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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Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2024:
South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):
-- Tuesday 11/12, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/14, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/16, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/19, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/21, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/26, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):
-- Saturday 11/16, 10 am-12 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 10 am-12 pm
One pantry distribution per address. Photo IDs are required for each household member. 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.
Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2024:
South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):
-- Tuesday 11/12, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/14, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/16, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/19, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/21, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/26, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):
-- Saturday 11/16, 10 am-12 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 10 am-12 pm
One pantry distribution per address. Photo IDs are required for each household member. 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.
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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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Christmas Food Box with a complete family dinner and a toy for children 17 or under.
For Christmas 2024, applicants are encouraged to call or visit their local Salvation Army office for details.
Christmas Food Box with a complete family dinner and a toy for children 17 or under.
For Christmas 2024, applicants are encouraged to call or visit their local Salvation Army office for details.
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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.
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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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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Baskets containing food for a holiday meal and gifts for children ages 16 and under.
Sign Up is the last full week in October, with varying hours.
Distribution of baskets takes place the Wednesday the week prior to Christmas.
Must live with in the area between Brady Street & Lincoln Avenue and River Drive to Kimberly Road.
Baskets containing food for a holiday meal and gifts for children ages 16 and under.
Sign Up is the last full week in October, with varying hours.
Distribution of baskets takes place the Wednesday the week prior to Christmas.
Must live with in the area between Brady Street & Lincoln Avenue and River Drive to Kimberly Road.
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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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Provides toys at Christmastime for low-income children, as well as a food voucher.
Sign Up opens November 1, 2024 Visit the website and select a county to find signup locations in the area. For those who do not have an e-mail or access to technology, there will be in-person sign up on November 9th at the Salvation Army, 747 Village Green Drive, Mason City IA on the Eastside of Menards.
Provides toys at Christmastime for low-income children, as well as a food voucher.
Sign Up opens November 1, 2024 Visit the website and select a county to find signup locations in the area. For those who do not have an e-mail or access to technology, there will be in-person sign up on November 9th at the Salvation Army, 747 Village Green Drive, Mason City IA on the Eastside of Menards.
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Toys for Tots 2024 signup and distribution site.
Signup is November 1-November 24, 2024 on the website: www.myamplify.io/App/Form/8dccfb82-70-4752-a421-cc83f43e20f9 or call.
The Distribution date is December 7, 2024, from 10 am-1 pm.
Toys for Tots 2024 signup and distribution site.
Signup is November 1-November 24, 2024 on the website: www.myamplify.io/App/Form/8dccfb82-70-4752-a421-cc83f43e20f9 or call.
The Distribution date is December 7, 2024, from 10 am-1 pm.
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To register for the Toys for Tots program visit the link below or in person at the Multicultural Family Center.
Toy distribution dates are Monday-Saturday, November 25-December 12, 2024. No distribution on November 28 or 29, 2024. 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/
To register for the Toys for Tots program visit the link below or in person at the Multicultural Family Center.
Toy distribution dates are Monday-Saturday, November 25-December 12, 2024. No distribution on November 28 or 29, 2024. 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/
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Provides 2 to 3 toys for children ages 0-17. To be eligible for registration, a form of ID for every child and photo ID for the parent or legal guardian is required. The following ID's are accepted: Social Security Card preferred, birth certificate, passports, Medicaid or insurance cards, school ID cards, or state issued ID. Parent or legal guardian must be present to register children to receive gifts.
For Christmas 2024:
Opens for online registration starting Nov 1, 2024.
Parents and legal guardians may sign up children (birth-17 years) to receive Christmas gifts. Applicants must be registered to receive Christmas assistance for their children.
For more information or to register, visit heartlandhopemission.org
Toys will be distributed in December. All families must be pre-registered and provide the confirmation number that was given at the time of registration.
Provides 2 to 3 toys for children ages 0-17. To be eligible for registration, a form of ID for every child and photo ID for the parent or legal guardian is required. The following ID's are accepted: Social Security Card preferred, birth certificate, passports, Medicaid or insurance cards, school ID cards, or state issued ID. Parent or legal guardian must be present to register children to receive gifts.
For Christmas 2024:
Opens for online registration starting Nov 1, 2024.
Parents and legal guardians may sign up children (birth-17 years) to receive Christmas gifts. Applicants must be registered to receive Christmas assistance for their children.
For more information or to register, visit heartlandhopemission.org
Toys will be distributed in December. All families must be pre-registered and provide the confirmation number that was given at the time of registration.
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For Christmas 2024:
The Toys for Tots Application is open from October 1st - December 1st at 4 pm. Apply online at www.heartlandunitedway.org/toys-tots-application-1
Distribution is Thursday, December 12th, 2024.
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.
Open to households in Hall, Hamilton, Howard or Merrick Counties in Nebraska.
For Christmas 2024:
The Toys for Tots Application is open from October 1st - December 1st at 4 pm. Apply online at www.heartlandunitedway.org/toys-tots-application-1
Distribution is Thursday, December 12th, 2024.
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.
Open to households in Hall, Hamilton, Howard or Merrick Counties in Nebraska.
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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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 2024, the Operation Santa program is offered. Parents can pick out gifts for their children (ages birth-18) if they qualify, at a pop-up shop in December (date to be determined; by appointment only).
Visit the office and fill out an application before the deadline in November (date to be determined); parents will then be pre-approved for a time to come and select gifts for their children. Gift options include new and gently used clothing, games, puzzles, etc. Parents also receive a $50 gift card and $50 voucher for each child.
For Christmas 2024, the Operation Santa program is offered. Parents can pick out gifts for their children (ages birth-18) if they qualify, at a pop-up shop in December (date to be determined; by appointment only).
Visit the office and fill out an application before the deadline in November (date to be determined); parents will then be pre-approved for a time to come and select gifts for their children. Gift options include new and gently used clothing, games, puzzles, etc. Parents also receive a $50 gift card and $50 voucher for each child.
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Thanksgiving 2024 meal deliveries to those who are in the following zip codes 50316, 50317, 50327, 50009, 50319. Thanksgiving meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-10:30 am, pick up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Christmas meal deliveries to those who are in the following zip codes: 50316, 50317, 50327, 50009, 50319 Christmas meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-10:30 am, pick up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Christmas Day
Christmas reservations will not be taken until after Thanksgiving.
Reservations in English (515) 326-2685, reservations in Spanish (515) 343-6399.
Thanksgiving 2024 meal deliveries to those who are in the following zip codes 50316, 50317, 50327, 50009, 50319. Thanksgiving meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-10:30 am, pick up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Christmas meal deliveries to those who are in the following zip codes: 50316, 50317, 50327, 50009, 50319 Christmas meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-10:30 am, pick up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Christmas Day
Christmas reservations will not be taken until after Thanksgiving.
Reservations in English (515) 326-2685, reservations in Spanish (515) 343-6399.
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Pleasant Hill Diner Trunk or Treat October 17, 2024, 5015 East University, Pleasant Hill.
Trick or Treat Around the Lake October 24, 2024, Copper Creek Lake Park, 4390 E. University Ave., Pleasant Hill.
Pleasant Hill Diner Trunk or Treat October 17, 2024, 5015 East University, Pleasant Hill.
Trick or Treat Around the Lake October 24, 2024, Copper Creek Lake Park, 4390 E. University Ave., Pleasant Hill.
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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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