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Provides gifts to low income children in Jefferson County during the Christmas holiday.

For 2026 Christmas Assistance: Registration will be done in person. Applicants must sign up at the location matching their zip code.

- Gifts and a food voucher are available to families with children ages 15 and younger and to seniors aged 60+. Food vouchers are available for families with children ages 16+ and to adults without children.

** KROC CENTER - 2825 Y Street **

- Thu, Oct 29 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm).

- Fri, Oct 30 (12 pm-3 pm and 4 pm-7 pm).

- Zip codes: 68005, 68028, 68046, 68059, 68107, 68127, 68128, 68133, 68136, 68138, 68113, 68147, 68117, 68157, 68123.

** NORTH CORPS - 2401 Manderson Street **

- Mon, Nov 2 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm).

- Wed, Nov 4 (12 pm-3 pm and 4 pm-7 pm).

- Zip codes: 68007, 68002, 68064, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68116, 68122, 68134, 68152.

** OMAHA CITADEL - 3738 Cuming Street **

- Thu, Nov 5 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm).

- Fri, Nov 6 (12 pm-3 pm and 4 pm-7 pm).

- Zip codes: 68102, 68131, 68106, 68137, 68114, 68130, 68105, 68135, 68010, 68144, 68104, 68132, 68108, 68142, 68118, 68154, 68124, 68178, 68164.

Christmas 2026 details to be determined.

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.

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 provides food items such as a ham or turkey and canned goods. Apply using the QR code on the acebook page or by visiting the website from Oct 15 to Dec 10, 2025.

Provides assistive technology for blind or visually impaired students to use in their homes.

Makes annual award to Nebraska teacher of the blind and visually impaired.

Offers a scholarship to graduating senior high school students.

Sponsors annual Christmas Party for blind and visually impaired children.

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. 

Christmas gift cards for food boxes.

For Christmas 2026: To be determined.

2025

Provides Christmas Dinner 2025 on Sunday December 21, 2025. Dinner go go boxes will be available for walk-up pick up at the front door from 12 pm-1:30 pm , follow the signs for vehicle pick at the side door on Dorgan Place. Delivery service will start at 11 am. Please call Brenda at (563) 583-1779, Mon-Thu from 7 am-3:30 pm to order a home delivered meal. Deadline to order is Wednesday December 17, 2025.

Gifts distributed to low income seniors. To register to receive a Senior Secret Santa gift, please call (563) 386-7477, limited space available.

For Thanksgiving 2025:

A Thanksgiving Meal is offered. This can be picked up in the month of December with the monthly food pantry pick-up.

For Christmas 2025:

Offers the Operation Santa program, where qualifying parents can pick out gifts for their children (ages 0-18) 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 (Nov 22, 2025); 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.

The mission of the program is to collect and distribute new unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to children less fortunate in the local community, ages 6 months-12 years. Toy application information for 2025: 10/1/25: Application open date. 11/26/25: Application close date. 10/13/25: Application response start date. 11/29/25: Application response end date.

Verification Dates and Times:

October Dates: Open from 9 am-6 pm

October- 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, and 29th

November Dates: Open from 9 am-6 pm

November- 1st, 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd, and 29th

Toy Distribution: Starts 10/28/2025, ends 12/19/2025. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations.

Offers Toys for Tots sign-ups for children ages 14 and under. Sign-ups are currently open and close on December 1st. Call to apply for the program and use extension 0. 

2026 New Visions Holiday Celebration:

- Community Christmas Family Sign-Up will open October 14th, 2026. Families may be eligible to receive gifts for children in their care, books, games and food for the holidays.

- Community Wide Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026 (families will sign up for a specific time when registering) at the Iowa West Sports Plex in Council Bluffs (3260 Mid America Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501).

Providing a Toys for Tots 2025 signup/distribution site and food baskets. Visit website for more information on dates and times to register. 

2026 New Visions Holiday Celebration:

- Community Christmas Family Sign-Up will open October 14th, 2026. Families may be eligible to receive gifts for children in their care, books, games and food for the holidays.

- Community Wide Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026 (families will sign up for a specific time when registering) at the Iowa West Sports Plex in Council Bluffs (3260 Mid America Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501).

For the 2025 holidays:

Food baskets provided in December (delivered Sat, Dec 20, 2025). Call Sat, November 8, 2025, 9 am-2 pm to register. Call on this date only.

For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2026:

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.

2025

Provides toys to those in need during the Christmas holidays. Program available for infants through age 12. 

Visit the Angel Tree website for the application to sign up beginning in October. Dates change annually.

Provides toys and food for families in need during the Christmas holiday.

For Christmas 2025:

Apply for Angel Tree program online by Oct 31, 2025; first come, first served. Website: www.saangeltree.org

2026 Information:

Registration during regular food pantry hours (Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-11:30 am, 3rd Wed only afternoon pantry 2:30 pm-5 pm) beginning October 2, 2026, until all slots are filled. Choose a Thanksgiving or Christmas basket.

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.

Christmas gift cards for food boxes.

For Christmas 2026: To be determined.

2026 YouthHope Holiday Food Baskets

Holiday Food Basket Application begin October 1, 2026. Holiday baskets include holiday meal food items and a grocery gift certificate. Baskets are limited. Clients who apply for a food basket from another agency are not eligible. First-come, first-served. Basket recipients will receive a basket pick-up card at the time of application with details.

Application must be completed in-person during Food Pantry hours: Monday & Friday 9 am-12 pm. Families may select either Thanksgiving OR Christmas while supplies last. Please one ONE basket per family per year.

THANKSGIVING BASKET DISTRIBUTION: Thursday, November 19, 2026 (9 am-12 pm)

CHRISTMAS BASKET DISTRIBUTION: Thursday, December 17, 2026 (9 am-12 pm)