Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.
Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.
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Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families.
For Christmas 2025:
In-person applications for Angel Tree program is available on the following dates in 2025:
- Oct 27-29
- Nov 4
- Nov 11
- Nov 18
- Nov 25
Hours for all dates are 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Address is 422 Main Street, Belvidere IL 61008.
Applications also accepted online. Website: www.saangeltree.org
Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families.
For Christmas 2025:
In-person applications for Angel Tree program is available on the following dates in 2025:
- Oct 27-29
- Nov 4
- Nov 11
- Nov 18
- Nov 25
Hours for all dates are 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Address is 422 Main Street, Belvidere IL 61008.
Applications also accepted online. Website: www.saangeltree.org
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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.
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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For Christmas 2025, Christmas baskets are being offered at the 1310 White Street location, distributed December 15th, 2025, through December 17th, 2025. Pick-up is from 10 am-3 pm on those days.
Sign-up is in-person only during regular hours. Registration begins December 1st, 2025. Deadline to sign-up is December 12, 2025.
For Christmas 2025, Christmas baskets are being offered at the 1310 White Street location, distributed December 15th, 2025, through December 17th, 2025. Pick-up is from 10 am-3 pm on those days.
Sign-up is in-person only during regular hours. Registration begins December 1st, 2025. Deadline to sign-up is December 12, 2025.
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Thanksgiving 2025
Offering a thanksgiving community meal on Thanksgiving Day 11 am-1 pm.
Christmas 2025
Offering Christmas assistance through the angel tree program, for registering in person must visit main office on November 4th, 5th, and 6th. May register online on November 13th.
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
Thanksgiving 2025
Offering a thanksgiving community meal on Thanksgiving Day 11 am-1 pm.
Christmas 2025
Offering Christmas assistance through the angel tree program, for registering in person must visit main office on November 4th, 5th, and 6th. May register online on November 13th.
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 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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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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For Christmas 2025:
Christmas Dinner boxes are offered to those who have received assistance at the Genoa Food Pantry at least one time during the previous 6 months of the current calendar year. The date of distribution is determined each year, usually set for distribution about a week before Christmas.
For Christmas 2025, pre-register by calling Mary Linden at (402) 750-9249 by November 1, 2025.
For Christmas 2025:
Christmas Dinner boxes are offered to those who have received assistance at the Genoa Food Pantry at least one time during the previous 6 months of the current calendar year. The date of distribution is determined each year, usually set for distribution about a week before Christmas.
For Christmas 2025, pre-register by calling Mary Linden at (402) 750-9249 by November 1, 2025.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are distributed, as well as an Adopt a Family program.
2025 Signups will be available on the website October 11 through November 1, 2025.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are distributed, as well as an Adopt a Family program.
2025 Signups will be available on the website October 11 through November 1, 2025.
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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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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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**Toys for Tots applications are closed for this year 2025**
Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.
**Toys for Tots applications are closed for this year 2025**
Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.
**Toys for Tots applications are closed for this year 2025**
Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.
**Toys for Tots applications are closed for this year 2025**
Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.
Provides gifts and a food box for families that live in Jones county that have children 12 years of age and younger that live in their household. Registration deadline is Nov. 30, 2025. To register visit our office to get a form.
Provides gifts and a food box for families that live in Jones county that have children 12 years of age and younger that live in their household. Registration deadline is Nov. 30, 2025. To register visit our office to get a form.
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.
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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Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes and Christmas gift distribution for families in the Tri-City area, all on a registered basis.
Please note: To better process information in a timely manner, TSA asks that registrants bring all of the required documents with them at the time of registration. If residents do not have all the information requested, TSA will be unable to process their request. Also, please leave children at home with an adult due to the lengthy registration process.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes and Christmas gift distribution for families in the Tri-City area, all on a registered basis.
Please note: To better process information in a timely manner, TSA asks that registrants bring all of the required documents with them at the time of registration. If residents do not have all the information requested, TSA will be unable to process their request. Also, please leave children at home with an adult due to the lengthy registration process.
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Provides gifts to foster families by seeking donations or monetary donations used to purchase gifts, for children. Services include gift wrapping and delivering the gifts to the foster parents before Christmas day. Program may also provide gifts to adult residential clients. Will provide letter of thanks for donation for tax purposes.
Provides gifts to foster families by seeking donations or monetary donations used to purchase gifts, for children. Services include gift wrapping and delivering the gifts to the foster parents before Christmas day. Program may also provide gifts to adult residential clients. Will provide letter of thanks for donation for tax purposes.
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Local families partner with families in need to provide personalized holiday assistance, potentially including toys/gifts, and meals.
Local families partner with families in need to provide personalized holiday assistance, potentially including toys/gifts, and meals.
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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.]
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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Provides holiday food assistance to those in need.
Thanksgiving 2025 bonus items will be offered during regular shopping hours to registered clients during the month of November.
Christmas 2025 assistance available with traditional Christmas Meal Box and Christmas Gifts for Kids to registered clients in December. December Blessings registration begins on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Deadline ends on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Pickup is Friday, December 12, 2025
To qualify:
If client has used this pantry's services for the last three months and resides in the Waukee School District and has recently provided a proof of residency and identification for each person in their household, they may already be qualified; please complete an online application. If this is the first time applying for assistance or client's information in WayPoint Resources system is not current, client must bring required documents to the WayPoint Resources office during food pantry hours within 10 days of submitting an application.
If client already applied at another agency:
If client has been approved or expects to be approved with another agency for their holiday program, client will be disqualified from this program. This includes, but is not limited to, West Des Moines Human Services, Toys for Tots, Shop with a Cop, Angel Tree Programs and other food or gift giveaway programs.
**Applicants are not qualified for the program until identification for each person, and proof of residency is confirmed.
Once approved, applicants will receive an email confirmation with pick up instructions, including date and time. If applicant has not received an email confirmation, please contact WayPoint Resources at [email protected] or (515) 987-5523. Please bring a photo ID in order to receive dinner boxes and gifts.
If client cannot make the assigned date and time for pick up, another family member or friend can pick up on their behalf. Please call and let WayPoint Resources know who has permission to pick up items, or make other arrangements. If client does not pick up items or make other arrangements for pick-up, their items will be given to families on the waiting list. Failure to pick up may disqualify client's family from future programs.
Provides holiday food assistance to those in need.
Thanksgiving 2025 bonus items will be offered during regular shopping hours to registered clients during the month of November.
Christmas 2025 assistance available with traditional Christmas Meal Box and Christmas Gifts for Kids to registered clients in December. December Blessings registration begins on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Deadline ends on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Pickup is Friday, December 12, 2025
To qualify:
If client has used this pantry's services for the last three months and resides in the Waukee School District and has recently provided a proof of residency and identification for each person in their household, they may already be qualified; please complete an online application. If this is the first time applying for assistance or client's information in WayPoint Resources system is not current, client must bring required documents to the WayPoint Resources office during food pantry hours within 10 days of submitting an application.
If client already applied at another agency:
If client has been approved or expects to be approved with another agency for their holiday program, client will be disqualified from this program. This includes, but is not limited to, West Des Moines Human Services, Toys for Tots, Shop with a Cop, Angel Tree Programs and other food or gift giveaway programs.
**Applicants are not qualified for the program until identification for each person, and proof of residency is confirmed.
Once approved, applicants will receive an email confirmation with pick up instructions, including date and time. If applicant has not received an email confirmation, please contact WayPoint Resources at [email protected] or (515) 987-5523. Please bring a photo ID in order to receive dinner boxes and gifts.
If client cannot make the assigned date and time for pick up, another family member or friend can pick up on their behalf. Please call and let WayPoint Resources know who has permission to pick up items, or make other arrangements. If client does not pick up items or make other arrangements for pick-up, their items will be given to families on the waiting list. Failure to pick up may disqualify client's family from future programs.
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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.
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.
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Holiday baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas
For eligible families, a holiday food basket will be prepared upon request. Visit in person to register for a food basket.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets (Signup Dates are November 1st through November 27th, 2025)
Holiday baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas
For eligible families, a holiday food basket will be prepared upon request. Visit in person to register for a food basket.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets (Signup Dates are November 1st through November 27th, 2025)
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Christmas food for families and toys for children ages 12 and under.
Christmas 2025:
Parents visit the Salvation Army in Hastings to sign up their families to receive toys and food. Sign-up starts Mon, Nov 3 and ends Tue, November 25.
Christmas food for families and toys for children ages 12 and under.
Christmas 2025:
Parents visit the Salvation Army in Hastings to sign up their families to receive toys and food. Sign-up starts Mon, Nov 3 and ends Tue, November 25.
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The mission of the program is to collect and distribute new unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to children ages 0-14.
Toy application information for 2025:
Complete online application by December 8, 2025. You will be notified by email if you qualify between December 9-12, 2025.
Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations.
The mission of the program is to collect and distribute new unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to children ages 0-14.
Toy application information for 2025:
Complete online application by December 8, 2025. You will be notified by email if you qualify between December 9-12, 2025.
Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations.
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
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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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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