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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Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
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.
Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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Offers a Christmas sit down dinner for anyone in need at the church on December 25, 2024 from noon to 2 pm or meal delivery from 11 am-1:30 pm. Individuals and families must call or email to register 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.
Dinner will include turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a desert.
Delivered meals will not be left if no one answers the door.
Registration is required by December 15, 2024 for on-site and delivered meals by calling (319) 396-6361 or emailing [email protected].
Offers a Christmas sit down dinner for anyone in need at the church on December 25, 2024 from noon to 2 pm or meal delivery from 11 am-1:30 pm. Individuals and families must call or email to register 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.
Dinner will include turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a desert.
Delivered meals will not be left if no one answers the door.
Registration is required by December 15, 2024 for on-site and delivered meals by calling (319) 396-6361 or emailing [email protected].
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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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Thanksgiving meal assistance, applications accepted approximately 2-3 weeks before the holiday.
Christmas food and toys Christmas applications accepted from just after Thanksgiving to approximately 10 days before Christmas.
Thanksgiving meal assistance, applications accepted approximately 2-3 weeks before the holiday.
Christmas food and toys Christmas applications accepted from just after Thanksgiving to approximately 10 days before Christmas.
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Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families.
Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families.
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Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
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.
Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
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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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.
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.
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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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**11/18/24 - Program is now FULL for the 2024 season.
THANKSGIVING: Offering meat packages for Thanksgiving. Must sign up in advance to receive a package and to qualify, must have received services from the Bidwell Food Pantry in November, 2024. Only one meat package per household; options include turkey, ham, or chicken hindquarters.
Registration starts Nov. 1, 2024, or until the event is full. Registration is Monday through Friday 10 am- 4 pm. Not eligible if anyone in the household has received a Thanksgiving service from another DMARC pantry. If you receive a ham or chicken hindquarters, you are NOT eligible for a turkey, too. Valid photo ID for an adult must be presented to pick up ham, chicken, or turkey.
CHRISTMAS: A holiday meat package is available from December 11-22, 2024. Available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. No appointment needed. Holiday meat packages will be offered with the standard monthly food package. If you received your monthly food package before December 12, you can come to the pantry December 12-22 to receive the meat package.
To qualify, you must receive a food package from the Bidwell Pantry in December 2024. Not eligible if anyone in household has received a Holiday Service from another DMARC pantry. Only one holiday meat per household. You do not need to live in a specific zip code; residents of all counties are welcome.
**11/18/24 - Program is now FULL for the 2024 season.
THANKSGIVING: Offering meat packages for Thanksgiving. Must sign up in advance to receive a package and to qualify, must have received services from the Bidwell Food Pantry in November, 2024. Only one meat package per household; options include turkey, ham, or chicken hindquarters.
Registration starts Nov. 1, 2024, or until the event is full. Registration is Monday through Friday 10 am- 4 pm. Not eligible if anyone in the household has received a Thanksgiving service from another DMARC pantry. If you receive a ham or chicken hindquarters, you are NOT eligible for a turkey, too. Valid photo ID for an adult must be presented to pick up ham, chicken, or turkey.
CHRISTMAS: A holiday meat package is available from December 11-22, 2024. Available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. No appointment needed. Holiday meat packages will be offered with the standard monthly food package. If you received your monthly food package before December 12, you can come to the pantry December 12-22 to receive the meat package.
To qualify, you must receive a food package from the Bidwell Pantry in December 2024. Not eligible if anyone in household has received a Holiday Service from another DMARC pantry. Only one holiday meat per household. You do not need to live in a specific zip code; residents of all counties are welcome.
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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.]
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.]
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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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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.
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.
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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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The pantry will be stocked with some holiday items for the 2024 holiday season, Monday-Friday from 9 am-11 am.
Thanksgiving Morning there will be an in-house Thanksgiving Meal at the Parish Center from 9 to 11. A traditional Thanksgiving Meal will be served.
There will be an in-house Christmas ham dinner with side dishes on Friday, December 20th in the Parish Center from 9 to 11.
Photo ID is required at the time of sign-up. Phone sign-ups are no longer accepted. Open to residents of the City of Davenport, Iowa. Only one voucher per address.
The pantry will be stocked with some holiday items for the 2024 holiday season, Monday-Friday from 9 am-11 am.
Thanksgiving Morning there will be an in-house Thanksgiving Meal at the Parish Center from 9 to 11. A traditional Thanksgiving Meal will be served.
There will be an in-house Christmas ham dinner with side dishes on Friday, December 20th in the Parish Center from 9 to 11.
Photo ID is required at the time of sign-up. Phone sign-ups are no longer accepted. Open to residents of the City of Davenport, Iowa. Only one voucher per address.
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Offers help with laundry, gas, clothing, and Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance.
For Thanksgiving 2024, meal box registration is Nov 4-7, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and proof of household size.
For Christmas 2024, assistance registration is Dec 2-5, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Meal boxes and toys for children ages 0-12. Bring photo ID, proof of address, roof of household size, and proof of children's birthdates.
Offers help with laundry, gas, clothing, and Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance.
For Thanksgiving 2024, meal box registration is Nov 4-7, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and proof of household size.
For Christmas 2024, assistance registration is Dec 2-5, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Meal boxes and toys for children ages 0-12. Bring photo ID, proof of address, roof of household size, and proof of children's birthdates.
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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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For Christmas 2023, a toy giveaway is being held Wednesday, December 13th, from 4 pm-6 pm at the First Presbyterian Church: 114 6th Avenue NW in Independence. Offers 2 gifts per child and stocking stuffers (as available). No late giveaways.
Households being adopted for Christmas through another agency, school, church, etc, are not eligible.
Proof of Buchanan County residency (utility bill, etc.) and valid driver's license/ID are required.
Donations to support Operation Santa Claus can be mailed to:
INDEPENDENCE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 4544 OPERATION SANTA CLAUS
Don Mumm
310 Ridgeview Dr. SE
Independence, IA 50644.
For Christmas 2023, a toy giveaway is being held Wednesday, December 13th, from 4 pm-6 pm at the First Presbyterian Church: 114 6th Avenue NW in Independence. Offers 2 gifts per child and stocking stuffers (as available). No late giveaways.
Households being adopted for Christmas through another agency, school, church, etc, are not eligible.
Proof of Buchanan County residency (utility bill, etc.) and valid driver's license/ID are required.
Donations to support Operation Santa Claus can be mailed to:
INDEPENDENCE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 4544 OPERATION SANTA CLAUS
Don Mumm
310 Ridgeview Dr. SE
Independence, IA 50644.
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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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2024 - Offers a free Christmas dinner on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. Served from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Offers dine in, carry out, or delivery within Vinton. Reservations requested. The last day for reservations will be December 23th. To make reservations, call (319) 472-3766 Mon-Fri from 9 am-12
For Delivery, we will need your name, phone number, and address of where you would like your meal delivered. No more than 3 meals per household, please.
For Pick up, we will need your name, time you will pick up the meal/s and the number of meals.
2024 - Offers a free Christmas dinner on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. Served from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Offers dine in, carry out, or delivery within Vinton. Reservations requested. The last day for reservations will be December 23th. To make reservations, call (319) 472-3766 Mon-Fri from 9 am-12
For Delivery, we will need your name, phone number, and address of where you would like your meal delivered. No more than 3 meals per household, please.
For Pick up, we will need your name, time you will pick up the meal/s and the number of meals.
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