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Salvation Army - Norfolk

610 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701

Thanksgiving program provides a food box.

For Thanksgiving 2025, in-person sign-ups are by appointment only. No more requests will be received after October 25.

Applicants must bring photo ID for all adults in the household, proof of birth date for each child, proof of address (current utility bill, mail, etc), proof of all household income. Applicants must apply at one agency only. (Salvation Army compares applicant lists with other agencies.)

For Christmas 2025, the Christmas program offers food boxes for families and/or toys for children; programs are for children ages 0-15 and seniors age 65+.

Beginning Nov 1st through Nov 20th or until capacity is reached. Register at https://saangeltree.org or call (402) 379-4663 for an appointment. If not qualified for Angel Tree, call for information about receiving a Christmas food box.

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United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties

160 Southgate Avenue, Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52245

Offers businesses, community members, groups, and organizations the opportunity to connect with and support local families during the holiday season by providing gifts and essentials like food and toiletries. These families, identified by trusted service agencies, are navigating challenges such as financial hardship, health concerns, or significant life changes.

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City Impact

1035 North 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

For Christmas 2025:

The Christmas Store offers presents at affordable prices to families in need.

The store will be open Thu, Dec 11 (6 pm-8 pm), Fri, Dec 12 (9:30 am-8 pm), and Sat, Dec 13 (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 at the store:

- Fri, Nov 14 (9 am-6 pm)

- Sat, Nov 15 (9 am-12 pm)

- Fri, Nov 21 (9 am-6 pm)

- Sat, Nov 22 (9 am-12 pm)

Shoppers may 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-2025

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Heartland Hope Mission

2021 U Street, Omaha, NE 68107

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 2025:

Registration opens Nov 1, 2025.

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New Opportunities - Sac County

1710 West Main Street, Sac City, IA 50583

Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.

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New Opportunities - Audubon County

109 Tracy Street, Audubon, IA 50025

Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.

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Southeast Nebraska Community Action - Otoe County

111 North 11th Street, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.

For Christmas 2025:

As of 11/20/25, no longer accepting applications but community members may still call and see if the office might have extra gift cards to Dollar Fresh and Family Fare grocery stores in Richardson County for food for the families (distributed on December 14th).

[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.]

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Blue Valley Community Action Partnership - Polk County

440 Nebraska Avenue, Osceola, NE 68651

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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Salvation Army of the Quad Cities, The - Family Services

100 Kirkwood Boulevard, Davenport, IA 52803

Christmas Food Voucher and a toy for children 17 or under. For Christmas 2025, applicants are encouraged to call their local Salvation Army office for details or signup oline at saangeltree.org.

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Humboldt County Outreach Center

419 Sumner Avenue, Humboldt, IA 50548

2025

Offers gifts and food to those in need for the Christmas 2025 holiday. Reach out to the local County Outreach Office for more information regarding holiday help in the area.

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Salvation Army Capital Area Command

1400 NW 100th Street, Clive, IA 50325

Salvation Army Angel Tree Sign-ups will be online, to register, visit the website www.saangeltree.org. Registration for toys begins October 1, 2025 and will end November 15, 2025. If issues occur with the website or if individual doesn't have internet, call for further assistance. Can only sign children up that are ages 12 and under. (Salvation Army Angel Tree Program is a Toys for Tots program).

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    New Visions Omaha Veteran Campus

    1425 North 18th Street, Omaha, NE 68102

    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).

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    New Opportunities - Calhoun County

    334 Richmond Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579

    Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.

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    Salvation Army Heartland Division - Ottawa

    516 West Madison Street, Ottawa, IL 61350

    Provides holiday gifts for children thru Angel Tree program.

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    Salvation Army of Johnson County

    1116 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240

    Thanksgiving Baskets: No Thanksgiving baskets this year for 2025. Registration is now closed. 

    Christmas Toy Registration (Angel Tree) For families with children 0-15 years old: Registration is online for Christmas 2025. Applicants must register between October 27th through November 30th, Mon-Fri 9:30 am-11:45 am and 1 pm-4 pm.

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    First Church of the Open Bible

    1911 E Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

    Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Both meals are open to anyone in need. Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, 11 am-1 pm, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Pre-registration is required. Registration will be taken on November 1st, 2025. Call the church office for details. Christmas Day dinner on Christmas Day, 11 am-1 pm, Thursday, Dec 25, 2025. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open on December 1st, 2025. Call the church office for details. 

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    CommUnity Crisis Services

    1121 South Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240

    2026

    Provides holiday foods shoppers can choose to cook a holiday meal. This is not a food basket or meal.

    Groceries will be on a first-come, first served basis, December 16th-21st, 2026. There is no registration required. 

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    Prophetstown-Lyndon Food Pantry

    215 Washington Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277
    During the month preceeding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, families can receive a turkey (Thanksgiving/Christmas) or turkey or ham (Christmas/Easter). One such item per family per holiday (exceptions might be made for large families).

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    Blue Valley Community Action Partnership - Seward County

    237 South 3rd Street, Seward, NE 68434

    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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    Salvation Army - North Platte

    1020 North Adams Avenue, North Platte, NE 69101

    Thanksgiving and Christmas 2025:

    Sign-up for Thanksgiving food box, Christmas food box, and Christmas gifts (for qualifying children) takes place in October only.  Starts Oct 1, 2025, and ends Oct 30, 2025.

    Applicants must bring documentation identifying each member of the household.

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    Creative Visions Human Development Institute

    1343 13th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

    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. 

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    Salvation Army, The - Grand Island

    818 West 3rd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801

    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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    Simon House Thrift Store/Food Pantry

    1853 10th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601

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

    School supply distribution.

    Santa's workshop provides Christmas presents.

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    Salvation Army Waterloo/Cedar Falls

    89 Franklin Street, Waterloo, IA 50703

    Sign-up on the website Oct 4-18 2025

    Provides an application for a holiday wish list for children ages 0-17. Community volunteers try to fulfill the wish lists.

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    Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

    2825 Y Street, Omaha, NE 68107

    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.

    For 2025 Christmas Assistance:

    Registration will be done in person. Applicants must sign up at the location matching their zip code.

    OMAHA CITADEL - 3738 Cuming Street:

    - Monday, November 10 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

    - Tuesday, November 11 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-7 pm)

    - Wednesday, November 12 (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.

    KROC CENTER - 2825 Y Street:

    - Thursday, November 6 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

    - Friday, November 7 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

    - Saturday, November 8 (9 am–1 pm)

    - Zip codes; 68005, 68028, 68046, 68059, 68107, 68127, 68128, 68133, 68136, 68113, 68147, 68117, 68157, 68123, 68106, 68137, 68105, 68108, 68124, 68138.

    NORTH CORPS - 2424 Pratt Street:

    - Saturday, November 1 (9 am-1 pm)

    - Monday, November 3 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

    - Tuesday, November 4 (9 am–12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

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

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