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Christmas 2024

If you are a Jasper County resident and in need of Christmas assistance, please complete an application at the main office, 301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, during the following days and times

Mon, Nov 4th, 1 pm-3:30 pm

Tue, Nov 5th, 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3:30 pm

Wed, Nov 6th, 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-6 pm

Thu, Nov 7th, 10 am-12 pm

To register, you will need to bring: photo I.D. and social security card for head of household, and social security card for household members ages 13 and older, birth certificates for each child ages 0-12; current piece of mail from the last 30 days proving they live in Jasper County and a working phone number. Christmas food and toy distribution are for families with children from newborn to 12 years old.

THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE - No assistance 2024

  • Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2023.
  • Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Wayne County - For Thanksgiving 2022, call for information regarding vouchers. Must meet financial eligibility.


CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE - Dates to be determined - Call agency for more details

  • Decatur County - For Christmas 2022, offers vouchers to purchase a Christmas meal from Hy-Vee. Must be under 200% of poverty guidelines to qualify. Call Troy McBroom, (641) 446-4454.
  • Clarke County - See Decatur County.
  • Lucas County - ***Awaiting updated info for 2022***
  • Monroe County - ***Awaiting updated info for 2022*** Call Tina Maddison, (641) 932-5107, for registration details
  • Wayne County - For Christmas 2022, call for information regarding vouchers. Must meet financial eligibility.

Categories

Christmas Programs
Thanksgiving Programs

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.

Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Both meals are open to anyone in need.

Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, 11 am - 1 pm, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Registration will be taken until Nov. 27, 2024. Call the church office for details.

Christmas Day dinner on Christmas Day, 11 am - 1 pm, Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open in early December and will end December 24, 2024.

Offers a food pantry to those in need who live within the communities of Slater and Sheldahl. Food voucher given to be redeemed at Town and Country Market in Slater only.

Categories

Food Pantries
Christmas Programs
Food Vouchers

Christmas food for families and toys for children ages 12 and under.

For Christmas 2024:

Parents visit the Salvation Army in Hastings to sign up their families to receive toys and food. Signup starts Monday, November 4th, and continues through Friday, November 22nd, from 11 am-3 pm.

Applicant must call to make an appointment or sign up online at www.saangeltree.org

Bring photo ID, proof of address, proof of guardianship of children, and gift suggestions, as well as clothing sizes for the children.

Thanksgiving Food Baskets - Applications accepted Oct 15-Nov 14, 2024. Distribution is Nov 21, drive through 9 am-10 am.

Kids Christmas applications accepted Oct 15-Dec 5, 2024. Distribution date is Dec 20, 2024.

Christmas Food Basket - Applications accepted Oct 15-Dec 12, 2024. Distribution date is Dec 20, 2024.

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.

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.

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.

Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals at Crossroads Mission Avenue.
Holiday baskets for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
https://madridiowa.org/greater-love-ministries-holiday-schedule/

Greater Love Ministries Holiday Schedule Posted by City Staff on November 26, 2019****
For eligible families, a holiday food basket will be prepared upon request. Please call (515)795-3913 for details for food assistance.

Thanksgiving (Signup Dates are November 1st through November 15th)
  • Monday - Friday 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. & Wednesday 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
  • Food Distribution - Wednesday, November 20th
  • 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. & 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
Christmas (Signup dates are November 1st through November 15th)
  • Monday - Friday 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. & Wednesday 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
  • Food Distribution - Wednesday, December 18th
  • 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. & 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
Christmas Shopping day at Greater Love is Wednesday, December 18th
  • Monday - Friday 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. & Wednesday 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
  • Selections of new clothing, toys and other miscellaneous gift items will be display for ALL Madrid area residents to choose for your Christmas gifts.
  • All items are given at no charge - two shopping bags (provided by Greater Love Ministries) per customer.

For Christmas 2024:

-- Nemaha County - 12/20/24 11 am-4 pm. Gift card pick up at the Auburn Christian Church.

-- Johnson County - 12/16/2024. All day pickup (8 am-4 pm) of gift cards in Tecumseh office.

-- Pawnee County - 12/18/2024 9AM - 11:30 am and 1 pm-3:30 pm. Pick up of food and gift cards in the Community Room at the Village Apartments.

Thrift shop with vouchers provided by most churches, government offices, and community agencies.

School supply distribution.

Santa's workshop provides Christmas presents.

Categories

Clothing Vouchers
Thrift Shops
Christmas Programs
School Supplies
Offers free clothing, household goods and items, and food to anyone that is looking for some extra help for the holiday. The event will provide a lunch and dinner option for those that would like to have a meal while browsing items.

Holiday food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas Toy Shopping.

For Thanksgiving & Christmas 2024:

The 2024 Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway is held at the PCM Help Center (6800 P Street, Lincoln) on Saturday, 11/23/24. Giving away 500 Thanksgiving meal baskets to those in need, from 9 am-11 am or until supplies run out.


Free Thanksgiving meal at People's City Mission (110 Q Street, Lincoln). Serving a full Thanksgiving meal to not only all of the homeless in Lincoln, but to anyone who would otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving and could use a meal. Serving at 11:30 am-1:30 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Expecting to serve around 700 meals.

Santa's Workshop Christmas Toy Giveaway for families in need will be held at the People's City Mission Help Center (6800 P Street, Lincoln) on Saturday, 12/14/24 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Anticipating to help over 5,000 people, including shelter guests and low-income families who shop at the Help Center. Shoppers will need to have a Clarity card to participate. Clarity cards can be obtained at the Help Center each Tuesday from 9-11 am. No appointment necessary.

Holiday gift program.

Holiday programs.

Holiday assistance programs vary by location and by funding available. Clients are encouraged to call their local office for details.

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.

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.

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.

THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE - No assistance 2024

  • Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2023.
  • Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Wayne County - For Thanksgiving 2022, call for information regarding vouchers. Must meet financial eligibility.


CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE - Dates to be determined - Call agency for more details

  • Decatur County - For Christmas 2022, offers vouchers to purchase a Christmas meal from Hy-Vee. Must be under 200% of poverty guidelines to qualify. Call Troy McBroom, (641) 446-4454.
  • Clarke County - See Decatur County.
  • Lucas County - ***Awaiting updated info for 2022***
  • Monroe County - ***Awaiting updated info for 2022*** Call Tina Maddison, (641) 932-5107, for registration details
  • Wayne County - For Christmas 2022, call for information regarding vouchers. Must meet financial eligibility.

Categories

Christmas Programs
Thanksgiving Programs

Holiday Adoption program.

For Christmas 2024, the deadline to apply is December 1st.

Families with children ages 18 and under, along with elderly ages 65+, who are LIHEAP eligible or at or below 200% poverty may apply.

This program is especially designed to help families who are facing financial hardships and are unable to afford a Christmas dinner or new toys and warm clothing for their children. The Holiday Adoption Program hopes to address the needs of low-income children and families during the holidays and winter season.

Provides a Christmas Eve dinner from 12 pm-2 pm to persons in need. Sign-up begin December 1 2024, and continues until the event is full. Please call the church or email Lu to register.

Delivery is available to ONLY Cedar Rapid residents who are housebound. Must provide address. Deliveries will be made on December 24, 2024, (11 am-1 pm) Call the church to register.

Holiday Toy distribution and food vouchers.


For Christmas 2024, in-person Christmas Assistance sign-ups for Toy Shop will be taking place at the Salvation Army on the following days and times:
-- Wednesday, November 6th, 9 am-3 pm
-- Thursday, November 7th, 9 am-7 pm
-- Friday, November 8th, 1 pm-7 pm
-- Saturday, November 9th, 9 am-12 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.).