Holiday Toy distribution and food vouchers.

Christmas 2025 dates to be determined.

For Christmas 2024, in-person Christmas Assistance sign-ups for Toy Shop will be taking place at the Salvation Army on the following days and times:

-- Wednesday, November 6th, 9 am-3 pm

-- Thursday, November 7th, 9 am-7 pm

-- Friday, November 8th, 1 pm-7 pm

-- Saturday, November 9th, 9 am-12 pm

An appointment is not required. Applicant must bring a valid Pottawattamie County ID, ID for all children in the household with printed birth date, and proof of Pottawattamie County residence (lease, utility bill, etc.).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Holiday gift program, where donors purchase gifts for families in need. All who register for the program will also receive a food box.

Individuals may also register for a food box only.

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.

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 1-21, 2025. Must be turned in on or before November 21, 2025.

**2024 Sign Ups are closed

Offers Toys for Tots sign-ups for children 14 years of age and under. Sign-ups start Oct. 1, 2024 and go through Dec. 6, 2024. Call to apply for the program and use extension 0.

Offering a free 2024 Christmas Day meal. Call for meal times.

Meals may be picked up or eaten at the church during meal hours.

Sign-up on the website Oct 4-18 2024

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

Provides special meals during the holiday season.

Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.

Details for Thanksgiving 2025 to be determined.

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.

Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-16 are eligible.

For Christmas 2024:
Application Open Date: 11/27/2024 (Date campaign begins accepting toy applications.)
Application Close Date: 12/13/2024 (Date campaign stops accepting toy applications.)
Application Response Start Date: 12/11/2024 (Date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications.)
Application Response End Date: 12/15/2024 (Date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications.)

DISTRIBUTION DATES
Distribution Start Date: 12/16/2024 (First date of toy distribution. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations. Check website for additional distribution details.)
Distribution End Date: 12/16/2024 (Date when all toy distributions are expected to be completed.)

TOY DROP SITE DATES
Last Collection Date: 12/13/2024 (Date campaign will complete pickup from toy drop locations.)

For those who have toys that need to be picked up, contact the local campaign coordination office to arrange to either have them picked up or dropped off to the campaign.

Holiday gifts for children under the age of 18, gift cards for preteens.

2024 Registration Dates:

To register, you must have a Center for People Clarity Card. If you do not have a Clarity Card, please come to the office Fridays from 9 am-11 am.

If you have a Clarity Card, registration dates are as follows: Must bring proof of identity for each child you are registering (ss card, Medicaid card, etc.)

Mon, Dec 2, 2024, 9 am-2 pm

Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 9 am-2 pm

Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 9 am-2 pm

Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 9 am-2 pm

Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 9 am-12 pm.

Once registered, you will be able to select a pick-up time that works for you.

Christmas food baskets, vouchers, and gifts for children.

For Christmas 2024:

Provides a child's toy and clothing of choice, hats and gloves and coat (if needed), food for the family, and other items.

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.

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.

Details for Christmas 2025 to be determined.

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.

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 Christmas Dinner 2024 on Sunday December 22, 2024. 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 18, 2024.

For Christmas 2025:

Holiday event which provides treats, activities, and presents to Quad Cities-area children and their parents.

Provides wrapped holiday gifts for Quad Cities-area children every December; visit the website for details.

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.]