Offers a basic food pantry to those in need.
Thanksgiving provides turkeys or ham for Thanksgiving as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Christmas Provides ham as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Christmas.
Easter Provides ham. Distribution day varies, call to confirm.
Offers a basic food pantry to those in need.
Thanksgiving provides turkeys or ham for Thanksgiving as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Christmas Provides ham as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Christmas.
Easter Provides ham. Distribution day varies, call to confirm.
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For Christmas 2024, Christmas baskets are being offered at the 1310 White Street location, distributed on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Pick-up is from 10 am-3 pm on those days.
Sign-up is in-person only (no phone registration) during regular hours. Registration begins December 2nd, 2024. Deadline to sign-up is December 13, 2024.
No phone orders or delivery must come in to sign up and pick up.
For Christmas 2024, Christmas baskets are being offered at the 1310 White Street location, distributed on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Pick-up is from 10 am-3 pm on those days.
Sign-up is in-person only (no phone registration) during regular hours. Registration begins December 2nd, 2024. Deadline to sign-up is December 13, 2024.
No phone orders or delivery must come in to sign up and pick up.
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Project Santa's Toy and Joy Shop Program empowers low-income parents to have gifts for their children under the tree on Christmas morning, or to celebrate their holiday of choice. Provides 3 -5 new toys for each child, books, school supplies, stocking stuffers, and coloring books. Serves children ages birth to 12.
For Christmas 2024:
To sign up for Project Santa, beginning December 1st through December 21st, community members can visit the Timberlake Outreach Center or Council Bluffs Outreach Center (on the days they are open) and sign up their children (aged newborn to 12 years old) to receive new toys for Christmas. This should be done during visitors' once-a-month shopping time. Please note each child can only be signed up once for this program.
To sign children up for Christmas gifts, applicants must bring:
-- A current piece of mail
-- Social Security cards for each child (ages newborn to 12 years old) to sign up to receive gifts
-- A document verifying the children's ages (such as a birth certificate or Medicaid card)
To Shop for Toys: After sign-up, applicants will be given a confirmation sheet with an appointment day and time to come and shop for toys for the children that were signed up. Applicants will need to bring that confirmation sheet with them when shopping for toys.
The Toy N Joy shop is located on the main campus by the airport in Omaha, and will be open from 10 am-6 pm on December 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st. Children cannot be present at the Toy N Joy shop.
Project Santa's Toy and Joy Shop Program empowers low-income parents to have gifts for their children under the tree on Christmas morning, or to celebrate their holiday of choice. Provides 3 -5 new toys for each child, books, school supplies, stocking stuffers, and coloring books. Serves children ages birth to 12.
For Christmas 2024:
To sign up for Project Santa, beginning December 1st through December 21st, community members can visit the Timberlake Outreach Center or Council Bluffs Outreach Center (on the days they are open) and sign up their children (aged newborn to 12 years old) to receive new toys for Christmas. This should be done during visitors' once-a-month shopping time. Please note each child can only be signed up once for this program.
To sign children up for Christmas gifts, applicants must bring:
-- A current piece of mail
-- Social Security cards for each child (ages newborn to 12 years old) to sign up to receive gifts
-- A document verifying the children's ages (such as a birth certificate or Medicaid card)
To Shop for Toys: After sign-up, applicants will be given a confirmation sheet with an appointment day and time to come and shop for toys for the children that were signed up. Applicants will need to bring that confirmation sheet with them when shopping for toys.
The Toy N Joy shop is located on the main campus by the airport in Omaha, and will be open from 10 am-6 pm on December 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st. Children cannot be present at the Toy N Joy shop.
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Offers a basic food pantry to those in need.
Thanksgiving provides turkeys or ham for Thanksgiving as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Christmas Provides ham as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Christmas.
Easter Provides ham. Distribution day varies, call to confirm.
Offers a basic food pantry to those in need.
Thanksgiving provides turkeys or ham for Thanksgiving as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Christmas Provides ham as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Christmas.
Easter Provides ham. Distribution day varies, call to confirm.
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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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Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-14 are eligible.
2024 Application dates:
Opens September 16, 2024 and closes December 06, 2024.
Some agencies may have earlier deadlines
Applicants must bring the following with them when applying:
-- Proof of residency: current utility or phone bill, letter from Health and Human Services, vehicle registration or driver's license
-- Proof of children: children's birth certificates or current Medicaid card and Social Security card
-- Proof of household income: pay stub for the last 30 days, current Medicaid letter, current food stamp card or current ADC eligibility letter
Distribution of toys starts 11/6/2024. (Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations; check website for additional distribution details.)
Distribution End Date: 12/12/2024.
Agencies accepting applications are listed at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx
Families may also apply online at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx
To apply to host a Toys for Tots drop box, visit the website or apply online at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-drop-form.aspx
Drop boxes may be picked up at 5808 N 30th Street, Omaha, or email [email protected]
Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-14 are eligible.
2024 Application dates:
Opens September 16, 2024 and closes December 06, 2024.
Some agencies may have earlier deadlines
Applicants must bring the following with them when applying:
-- Proof of residency: current utility or phone bill, letter from Health and Human Services, vehicle registration or driver's license
-- Proof of children: children's birth certificates or current Medicaid card and Social Security card
-- Proof of household income: pay stub for the last 30 days, current Medicaid letter, current food stamp card or current ADC eligibility letter
Distribution of toys starts 11/6/2024. (Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations; check website for additional distribution details.)
Distribution End Date: 12/12/2024.
Agencies accepting applications are listed at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx
Families may also apply online at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx
To apply to host a Toys for Tots drop box, visit the website or apply online at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-drop-form.aspx
Drop boxes may be picked up at 5808 N 30th Street, Omaha, or email [email protected]
The Gifts of Love Christmas store offers presents at affordable prices to families in need.
For Christmas 2024, the store will be open Friday, December 13th (9:30 am-8 pm) and Saturday, December 14th (9:30 am-11 am).
Families select their shopping time at registration.
Applicants must be the legal guardian of each child being registered, and the child must live in the applicant's home.
In-Person Registration to shop:
Friday, November 1st, 9 am-7 pm,
Saturday, November 2nd, 9 am-1 pm,
Friday, November 8th, 9 am-7 pm,
Saturday, November 9th, 9 am-1 pm.
Shoppers contact City Impact to register:
Call: (402) 477-8080
Email: [email protected]
Donate online, view wishlists, and find drop-off locations at https://cityimpact.org/gifts-of-love-2024
The Gifts of Love Christmas store offers presents at affordable prices to families in need.
For Christmas 2024, the store will be open Friday, December 13th (9:30 am-8 pm) and Saturday, December 14th (9:30 am-11 am).
Families select their shopping time at registration.
Applicants must be the legal guardian of each child being registered, and the child must live in the applicant's home.
In-Person Registration to shop:
Friday, November 1st, 9 am-7 pm,
Saturday, November 2nd, 9 am-1 pm,
Friday, November 8th, 9 am-7 pm,
Saturday, November 9th, 9 am-1 pm.
Shoppers contact City Impact to register:
Call: (402) 477-8080
Email: [email protected]
Donate online, view wishlists, and find drop-off locations at https://cityimpact.org/gifts-of-love-2024
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For Christmas 2024:
Christmas gifts for households with minors ages 13-17.
Online applications are from Oct 31-Nov 21. Apply at www.saangeltree.org
Required documents include state ID, proof of address, proof of income, and birth certificates for minors.
For Christmas 2024:
Christmas gifts for households with minors ages 13-17.
Online applications are from Oct 31-Nov 21. Apply at www.saangeltree.org
Required documents include state ID, proof of address, proof of income, and birth certificates for minors.
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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.
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.
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Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-16 are eligible.
2024 Application dates:
Opens October 01, 2024 and closes December 15, 2024.
Application Response Start Date: 12/01/2024 (date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications).
Application Response End Date: 12/20/2024 (date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications).
Distribution of toys starts 12/01/2024. (Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations; check website for additional distribution details.)
Distribution End Date is 12/21/2024.
Toy Drop Site Dates: Last Collection Date is 12/10/2024 (date campaign will complete pickup from toy drop locations). If donors still have toys that need to be picked, contact Toys for Tots at (402) 992-1271, or email [email protected], to arrange to either have them picked up or have them dropped off to the campaign.
To apply to host a Toys for Tots drop box, visit the website at https://norfolk-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-contact-us.aspx
Drop boxes may be picked up at 5808 N 30th Street, Omaha, or email [email protected]
Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-16 are eligible.
2024 Application dates:
Opens October 01, 2024 and closes December 15, 2024.
Application Response Start Date: 12/01/2024 (date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications).
Application Response End Date: 12/20/2024 (date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications).
Distribution of toys starts 12/01/2024. (Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations; check website for additional distribution details.)
Distribution End Date is 12/21/2024.
Toy Drop Site Dates: Last Collection Date is 12/10/2024 (date campaign will complete pickup from toy drop locations). If donors still have toys that need to be picked, contact Toys for Tots at (402) 992-1271, or email [email protected], to arrange to either have them picked up or have them dropped off to the campaign.
To apply to host a Toys for Tots drop box, visit the website at https://norfolk-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-contact-us.aspx
Drop boxes may be picked up at 5808 N 30th Street, Omaha, or email [email protected]
Holiday meals 2024 for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter are served at Bethel Mission's Hope Cafe (1310 6th Avenue). Meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas day from 12:00 pm-1 pm.
Thanksgiving meals served at Hope Cafe on Thursday, November 23, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. -1 p.m. (no reservation required to eat at Hope Cafe). Thanksgiving orders for in-home meal delivery are from Monday, October 30, 2024, to Wednesday, November 15, 2024, at 4:30 pm or until capacity is reached. Call (515) 265-4277 or sign up at www.hopeiowa.org. Thanksgiving delivery to: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Booneville, Carlisle, Cumming, Clive, Dallas Center, Des Moines, Granger, Grimes, Hartford, Indianola, Johnston, Martinsdale, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Prole, Urbandale, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.
Christmas meal 2024 home delivery can be reserved by calling (515) 265-4277 or online at hopiowa.org. Orders will be taken form Mon, Dec 2, 2024 - Wed, Dec 16, 2024 at 4 pm or until full. Christmas meals are delivered to Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
Christmas can be enjoyed at Hope Cafe on Christmas day Wed, Dec 25, 2024 from 12 pm-1 pm.
Holiday meals 2024 for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter are served at Bethel Mission's Hope Cafe (1310 6th Avenue). Meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas day from 12:00 pm-1 pm.
Thanksgiving meals served at Hope Cafe on Thursday, November 23, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. -1 p.m. (no reservation required to eat at Hope Cafe). Thanksgiving orders for in-home meal delivery are from Monday, October 30, 2024, to Wednesday, November 15, 2024, at 4:30 pm or until capacity is reached. Call (515) 265-4277 or sign up at www.hopeiowa.org. Thanksgiving delivery to: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Booneville, Carlisle, Cumming, Clive, Dallas Center, Des Moines, Granger, Grimes, Hartford, Indianola, Johnston, Martinsdale, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Prole, Urbandale, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.
Christmas meal 2024 home delivery can be reserved by calling (515) 265-4277 or online at hopiowa.org. Orders will be taken form Mon, Dec 2, 2024 - Wed, Dec 16, 2024 at 4 pm or until full. Christmas meals are delivered to Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
Christmas can be enjoyed at Hope Cafe on Christmas day Wed, Dec 25, 2024 from 12 pm-1 pm.
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2024 New Visions Holiday Celebration:
Provides holiday gifts for children who have been registered.
Registration begins October 18. Register through email at [email protected] or call (712) 322-7570.
Applicants may also sign up by completing the form at https://form.jotform.com/242534942177158
Link to the form is also found on the New Visions website, under "Holiday Event".
Children must be living with the individual seeking assistance. Must not be registered for any other event, and must have Iowa state ID or proof of residency; children age 14 and under must be present to receive gifts.
Date for 2024 is Saturday, December 14th, from 9 am-4 pm at at the Iowa West Sports Plex (3260 Mid America Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51501).
2024 New Visions Holiday Celebration:
Provides holiday gifts for children who have been registered.
Registration begins October 18. Register through email at [email protected] or call (712) 322-7570.
Applicants may also sign up by completing the form at https://form.jotform.com/242534942177158
Link to the form is also found on the New Visions website, under "Holiday Event".
Children must be living with the individual seeking assistance. Must not be registered for any other event, and must have Iowa state ID or proof of residency; children age 14 and under must be present to receive gifts.
Date for 2024 is Saturday, December 14th, from 9 am-4 pm at at the Iowa West Sports Plex (3260 Mid America Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51501).
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Provides a Community Christmas Store - Children ages birth to fourteen are eligible. Parents pay $5.00 per child to shop. The store will feature NEW clothing, winter apparel, blankets, books and toys for the parents to select from.
Christmas Baskets - Families receive all the ingredients for a traditional holiday meal.
All children, ages birth to twelve, from qualifying families for both programs, will have their names placed on the Angel Tree at Midwest Bank.
Applications are accepted between October 1, 2025 and the day before Thanksgiving 2025.
Provides a Community Christmas Store - Children ages birth to fourteen are eligible. Parents pay $5.00 per child to shop. The store will feature NEW clothing, winter apparel, blankets, books and toys for the parents to select from.
Christmas Baskets - Families receive all the ingredients for a traditional holiday meal.
All children, ages birth to twelve, from qualifying families for both programs, will have their names placed on the Angel Tree at Midwest Bank.
Applications are accepted between October 1, 2025 and the day before Thanksgiving 2025.
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Provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the year. Special holiday meals are offered at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
Breakfast Mon-Sun: 7:30 am, Lunch Mon-Sun: 11:30 am, Dinner Mon-Sun: 5 pm, at chapel.
Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday before Thanksgiving: 12 pm.
Christmas Meal Christmas Eve Day 12 pm.
Easter Meal Easter Sunday: 12 pm.
Provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the year. Special holiday meals are offered at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
Breakfast Mon-Sun: 7:30 am, Lunch Mon-Sun: 11:30 am, Dinner Mon-Sun: 5 pm, at chapel.
Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday before Thanksgiving: 12 pm.
Christmas Meal Christmas Eve Day 12 pm.
Easter Meal Easter Sunday: 12 pm.
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Provides Christmas 2024 assistance for referred individuals 62 or older and the disabled who may be in need or alone at Christmas.
Applications may be picked up November 1-18, 2024. Must be turned in on or before November 18, 2024.
Provides Christmas 2024 assistance for referred individuals 62 or older and the disabled who may be in need or alone at Christmas.
Applications may be picked up November 1-18, 2024. Must be turned in on or before November 18, 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.
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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Offers a basic food pantry to those in need.
Thanksgiving provides turkeys or ham for Thanksgiving as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Christmas Provides ham as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Christmas.
Easter Provides ham. Distribution day varies, call to confirm.
Offers a basic food pantry to those in need.
Thanksgiving provides turkeys or ham for Thanksgiving as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Christmas Provides ham as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Christmas.
Easter Provides ham. Distribution day varies, call to confirm.
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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 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 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.
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Gifts distributed to low income seniors. Registration dates for Christmas 2024 are closed.
Blitzen Bash for Christmas 2024 on Nov 21, from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.
Provides food and drink, silent auction, raffle, wine and spirits pull, entertainment, and more. Tickets are on sale as of Nov 1. Tickets are $20 and can be ordered at www.CASIBlitzenBash.com or through the CASI front desk.
Gifts distributed to low income seniors. Registration dates for Christmas 2024 are closed.
Blitzen Bash for Christmas 2024 on Nov 21, from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.
Provides food and drink, silent auction, raffle, wine and spirits pull, entertainment, and more. Tickets are on sale as of Nov 1. Tickets are $20 and can be ordered at www.CASIBlitzenBash.com or through the CASI front desk.
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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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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.
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.
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Holiday Food Basket Application begin October 1, 2025. Holiday baskets include holiday meal food items and a grocery gift card. Baskets are limited; clients who apply for a food basket from another agency are not eligible. First come, first served. Basket recipients will be notified via postcard or phone of pick-up 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 20, 2025 (9 am-12 pm)
3928 12th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
CHRISTMAS BASKET DISTRIBUTION:
Thursday, December 18, 2025 (9 am-12 pm)
3928 12th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
Holiday Food Basket Application begin October 1, 2025. Holiday baskets include holiday meal food items and a grocery gift card. Baskets are limited; clients who apply for a food basket from another agency are not eligible. First come, first served. Basket recipients will be notified via postcard or phone of pick-up 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 20, 2025 (9 am-12 pm)
3928 12th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
CHRISTMAS BASKET DISTRIBUTION:
Thursday, December 18, 2025 (9 am-12 pm)
3928 12th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
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