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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.

THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE - No assistance 2024

  • Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2023.
  • Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Wayne County - For Thanksgiving 2022, call for information regarding vouchers. Must meet financial eligibility.


CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE - Dates to be determined - Call agency for more details

  • Decatur County - For Christmas 2022, offers vouchers to purchase a Christmas meal from Hy-Vee. Must be under 200% of poverty guidelines to qualify. Call Troy McBroom, (641) 446-4454.
  • Clarke County - See Decatur County.
  • Lucas County - ***Awaiting updated info for 2022***
  • Monroe County - ***Awaiting updated info for 2022*** Call Tina Maddison, (641) 932-5107, for registration details
  • Wayne County - For Christmas 2022, call for information regarding vouchers. Must meet financial eligibility.

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Christmas Programs
Thanksgiving Programs

Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Both meals are open to anyone in need.

Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, 11 am - 1 pm, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Registration will be taken until Nov. 27, 2024. Call the church office for details.

Christmas Day dinner on Christmas Day, 11 am - 1 pm, Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open in early December and will end December 24, 2024.

Delivers a Thanksgiving meal to older adults ages 60 and older.

Individuals must order meals by November 19, 2024.

Thanksgiving Food Baskets - Applications accepted Oct 15-Nov 14, 2024. Distribution is Nov 21, drive through 9 am-10 am.

Kids Christmas applications accepted Oct 15-Dec 5, 2024. Distribution date is Dec 20, 2024.

Christmas Food Basket - Applications accepted Oct 15-Dec 12, 2024. Distribution date is Dec 20, 2024.

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.

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.

Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals at Crossroads Mission Avenue.
Holiday baskets for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
https://madridiowa.org/greater-love-ministries-holiday-schedule/

Greater Love Ministries Holiday Schedule Posted by City Staff on November 26, 2019****
For eligible families, a holiday food basket will be prepared upon request. Please call (515)795-3913 for details for food assistance.

Thanksgiving (Signup Dates are November 1st through November 15th)
  • Monday - Friday 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. & Wednesday 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
  • Food Distribution - Wednesday, November 20th
  • 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. & 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
Christmas (Signup dates are November 1st through November 15th)
  • Monday - Friday 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. & Wednesday 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
  • Food Distribution - Wednesday, December 18th
  • 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. & 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
Christmas Shopping day at Greater Love is Wednesday, December 18th
  • Monday - Friday 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. & Wednesday 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
  • Selections of new clothing, toys and other miscellaneous gift items will be display for ALL Madrid area residents to choose for your Christmas gifts.
  • All items are given at no charge - two shopping bags (provided by Greater Love Ministries) per customer.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church provides a Thanksgiving meal at the Parish Hall for people in the Elkader area. The meal will be served at 12 Noon on November 28, 2024, Thanksgiving Day. People are asked to call and reserve a meal ahead of time.

Empowers low income individuals and families in need with the ingredients to cook a Thanksgiving meal in their own home rather than eating at the Open Door Mission on Thanksgiving Day. This also includes extra groceries to help during the Holiday season when school is out. There will be only 1 Turkey 'N Fixins program per address.

For Thanksgiving 2024:

Beginning November 1st, community members can come to the Timberlake Outreach Center or the Council Bluffs Outreach Center (on the days they are open) and receive a turkey or a ham, along with some other traditional Thanksgiving specific foods as a part of their once a month shopping time. (Only one turkey or one ham per address.)

Program through Nov 27th. Individuals/families can receive Turkey N Fixin's Wednesday-Saturday at the Timberlake Outreach Center, and on Tuesdays only at the Council Bluffs Outreach Center. Individuals/families will need to have a current piece of mail with them when visiting either Outreach Center.

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.

Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2024:

South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):

-- Tuesday 11/12, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

-- Thursday 11/14, 1:30 pm-4 pm

-- Saturday 11/16, 9:30 am-12 pm

-- Tuesday 11/19, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

-- Thursday 11/21, 1:30 pm-4 pm

-- Saturday 11/23, 9:30 am-12 pm

-- Tuesday 11/26, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):

-- Saturday 11/16, 10 am-12 pm

-- Saturday 11/23, 10 am-12 pm

One pantry distribution per address. Photo IDs are required for each household member. Clients may not receive food at one pantry and receive food at the other. Clients attempting to receive food at more than one Heartland Hope pantry per address will be denied.

Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2024:

South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):

-- Tuesday 11/12, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

-- Thursday 11/14, 1:30 pm-4 pm

-- Saturday 11/16, 9:30 am-12 pm

-- Tuesday 11/19, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

-- Thursday 11/21, 1:30 pm-4 pm

-- Saturday 11/23, 9:30 am-12 pm

-- Tuesday 11/26, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):

-- Saturday 11/16, 10 am-12 pm

-- Saturday 11/23, 10 am-12 pm

One pantry distribution per address. Photo IDs are required for each household member. Clients may not receive food at one pantry and receive food at the other. Clients attempting to receive food at more than one Heartland Hope pantry per address will be denied.

Thanksgiving Day meal.

For Thanksgiving 2023, the community meal is held Thursday, November 23, from 11 am-2 pm.

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.

THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE - No assistance 2024

  • Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2023.
  • Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2022.
  • Wayne County - For Thanksgiving 2022, call for information regarding vouchers. Must meet financial eligibility.


CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE - Dates to be determined - Call agency for more details

  • Decatur County - For Christmas 2022, offers vouchers to purchase a Christmas meal from Hy-Vee. Must be under 200% of poverty guidelines to qualify. Call Troy McBroom, (641) 446-4454.
  • Clarke County - See Decatur County.
  • Lucas County - ***Awaiting updated info for 2022***
  • Monroe County - ***Awaiting updated info for 2022*** Call Tina Maddison, (641) 932-5107, for registration details
  • Wayne County - For Christmas 2022, call for information regarding vouchers. Must meet financial eligibility.

Categories

Christmas Programs
Thanksgiving Programs
Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals at Crossroads Mission Avenue.
A free traditional Thanksgiving meal is provided the Tuesday before Thanksgiving for those living in Davenport. Meal starts at noon. Raffles are also available for participants.

Thanksgiving program provides a food box.

For Thanksgiving 2024, in-person sign-ups are by appointment only. No more requests will be received after Fri, 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 2024, 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.

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 a sit-down Thanksgiving meal to those in need on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, from 11 am-1 pm at the Community Center. emailing [email protected].

For more information or to request meal delivery: Contact Stacia or Jenny at [email protected].

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.

Categories

Thanksgiving Programs
Christmas Programs

2024 Dates to be Determined

Thanksgiving sign-up is Oct 10, 2023-Nov 3, 2023. Distribution: Nov 17, 1 pm-5 pm at the American Legion.

Christmas sign-up is Oct 23-Oct 30, 2023 (partnering with CRISP - call CRISP 515-462-9400. Households without children can apply through MATURA until Nov 20, 2023. Distribution is Dec 19 and 20, 2023.

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.