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133 West Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455
Provides gifts and clothing for the Christmas season to children of eligible households in Hancock, Henderson, and McDonough counties.
For Christmas 2025:
Due to a high number of applications received in a short time, WIRC's Project Santa program has paused applications for the 2025 season (as of 10/13/25).
A waitlist application is now available: https://wirpc.org/projectsanta. If spots open for the 2025 program, WIRC will consider households on the wait list in the order they applied.
Those who do not want to be put on the wait list are encouraged to explore other holiday programs in the area such as Toys for Tots, Angel Tree, or Shop with a Cop.
418 11th Street, Apt 137, Pawnee City, NE 68420
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.]
4016 9th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
Annual Christmas Party in December at the Bettendorf Community Center for all special-needs populations.
Scholarships of up to $250 annually for individuals with intellectual delay for leisure activities.
Referrals to community resources.
4200 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE 68111
Drive-thru-only pantry held two Saturdays each month, and a pop-up outdoor pantry each Monday (food only). Offers perishable and non-perishable items, fresh produce, cleaning supplies, diapers, and laundry detergent washing sheets for 20 loads of laundry.
For Thanksgiving 2025, Thanksgiving pantry is Thu, Nov 20, starting 10 am.
For Christmas 2025, Christmas pantry is Mon, Dec 22, starting 11 am.
1625 West Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62702
2025 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 1, 2025, until all slots are filled. Choose a Thanksgiving or Christmas basket.
17 North 2nd Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Food and gifts for families in need.
For Christmas 2025:
Applications accepted November 3-November 21, 2025. Call to register: (712) 328-8122, Mon-Fri 9 am-11 am and 1 pm-3 pm.
Eligibility Requirements: Picture ID; must be a resident of Southwest Iowa; applicants may apply at one agency only. Agencies coordinate lists of applicants to ensure no duplication.
2401 Manderson Street, Omaha, NE 68111
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.
1301 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50702
Offering 2025 Annual Christmas Day Dinner. Call after December 1st during business hours for reservations and information.
Address Unavailable To Public, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Provides Christmas gifts and a food basket to Iowa County residents. Taking applications through Fri Nov 8, 2024.
203 North Jefferson Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Offers holiday food boxes on Thanksgiving and Christmas to those in need.
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.
2625 Potter Street, Lincoln, NE 68503
Offers help with laundry, gas, clothing, and Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance.
For Thanksgiving 2025, Meal Box Registration is Nov 3-7, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and proof of household size (ID/Medical card, etc. for each household member). Food Boxes Distributed November 24, 2025.
For Christmas 2025, Toy Assistance and Meal Box Registration is Nov 17-18, 2025, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Toy assistance is limited to 600 children, ages 0-12. Bring photo ID, proof of address, proof of household size, and proof of children's birthdates.
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.
107 South Jones Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060
Provides Christmas 2025 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 1-21, 2025. Must be turned in on or before November 21, 2025.
1554 Broadway Street, Pella, IA 50219
Pella Toys for Tots is a program for low income families who need assistance getting toys for their children during Christmas. Toys for Tots is for children under 14 living in Marion County. Sign-ups are taken until all slots are full.
807 Main Street, Alma, NE 68920
Christmas food baskets, vouchers, and gifts for children.
For Christmas 2025:
Provides a child’s toy and clothing of choice, hats and gloves and coat (if needed), food for the family, and other items.
As of Oct 17, 2025, individual applicants and/or those wishing to inquire on behalf of an individual/family who may benefit from the program may send a message through the Caring Cupboard's Facebook page or call and leave a message at (308) 928-2264.
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.
1150 27th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
2025
Provides seasonal meal boxes to families in need for the holidays. We pack and distribute 350 boxes in November for our Turkey Time Together event, and 350 in December for our Family! Feast! These boxes are available by signing up. Information will be provided on the website when availability begins.
Turkey Time Together Event - Closed
December Family Feast - Registration will be available through the Holiday Food Box Collaborative form from November 17, 2025 to November 30, 2025 or until all 500 slots are filled.
Register here: http://bit.ly/HFBRegister
148 North Harrison Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901
Offers a community Thanksgiving meal in November. Residents may apply for special food box and toy distributions for Christmas.
- 2025 Salvation Army Angel Tree Program:
Sign-up open Sep 1-Oct 31, 2025. Apply Online at www.saangeltree.org
- Toy Shop pick-up Dec 16-17, 2025.
Helps provide Christmas gifts for children and senior adults each year. Once registered and accepted, each Angel’s Christmas wish list is shared with donors in the community, who purchase new clothing and toys for the family.
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.
6800 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68505
Holiday food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas Toy Shopping.
For Thanksgiving & Christmas 2025:
The 2025 Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway is held at the PCM Help Center (6800 P Street, Lincoln) on Saturday, 11/22/25. Giving away 500 Thanksgiving meal baskets to those in need, beginning at 9 am until supplies run out.
Free Thanksgiving meal Thanksgiving Day 2025 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 am-2 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, 12/13/25 from 10 am-12 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.
1221 Center Street, Suite 16, Des Moines, IA 50309
2025
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 mid-October through mid-November. Can call or stop by the office. Toy pick-up in December.
611 West Washington Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
2025 registration ended 11/14/2025.
Partners with Toys For Tots and Midwest Food Bank to provide toys and a Christmas food box for families/individuals in need.
Address Confidential, Bloomington, IL 61702
2025
Offers holiday assistance for parents who are unemployed or underemployed. Gift and food distribution will take place at the Midwest Food Bank, 2031 Warehouse Road, Normal (off of Northtown Road, north of I-55 in Normal).
Registration is online. Starting in mid-October, visit the website or Facebook page to access the form. the form swill jol longer be available one tall spots are filled.
Distribution, Dec 13, 2025 from 8 am-11 am. This will be a drive-in, drive-out event and packages will be loaded in vehicles. Children do not need to be present to receive a gift.
1700 Stone Street, Room 101, Falls City, NE 68355
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.]