Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2025:
This WILL count as your November Pantry. One pantry distribution per address. IDs are required for each household member. Forms of ID accepted:
. Driver's license
. Passport
. School/Work ID
. Housing Authority ID
. Tribal ID
. Mug shot
. Social Security Card. Birth certificate. Medicaid/Medicare card
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.
South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):
-- Tuesday 11/18, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/20, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/22, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/25, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):
-- Friday 11/21, 1 pm-2:20 pm
Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2025:
This WILL count as your November Pantry. One pantry distribution per address. IDs are required for each household member. Forms of ID accepted:
. Driver's license
. Passport
. School/Work ID
. Housing Authority ID
. Tribal ID
. Mug shot
. Social Security Card. Birth certificate. Medicaid/Medicare card
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.
South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):
-- Tuesday 11/18, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/20, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/22, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/25, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):
-- Friday 11/21, 1 pm-2:20 pm
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2025 Information:
Offers Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day meals at Crossroads Mission Avenue. Meals start at 1 pm.
2025 Information:
Offers Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day meals at Crossroads Mission Avenue. Meals start at 1 pm.
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Provides canned goods, personal items, and occasional fresh produce/dairy/meat. It is recommended that clients bring their own bag.
Provides Thanksgiving meal box to registered clients during the month before Thanksgiving (a frozen turkey, a bag of potatoes, and food to prepare some of the fixings and sides).
Provides canned goods, personal items, and occasional fresh produce/dairy/meat. It is recommended that clients bring their own bag.
Provides Thanksgiving meal box to registered clients during the month before Thanksgiving (a frozen turkey, a bag of potatoes, and food to prepare some of the fixings and sides).
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Thanksgiving 2025
Providing free turkeys to individuals and families who visit and shop at the food pantry during the month of November. Turkeys will only be available for those actively shopping for groceries at the pantry - walk-ins requesting only a turkey will not be eligible. First come first serve basis.
Holiday hours: Pantry will close Wed at 12 pm, Nov 26, 2025, and re-open Dec 1, 2025, Mon 9:30 am.
Thanksgiving 2025
Providing free turkeys to individuals and families who visit and shop at the food pantry during the month of November. Turkeys will only be available for those actively shopping for groceries at the pantry - walk-ins requesting only a turkey will not be eligible. First come first serve basis.
Holiday hours: Pantry will close Wed at 12 pm, Nov 26, 2025, and re-open Dec 1, 2025, Mon 9:30 am.
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For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2025:
Holiday Food provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are offered through some Mid-Sioux Opportunity outreach offices, as well as Christmas gift distribution programs. Dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2025:
Holiday Food provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are offered through some Mid-Sioux Opportunity outreach offices, as well as Christmas gift distribution programs. Dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
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Food for emergencies. Donations accepted from area churches, groups, and schools.
Free food pantry outside front door of Hickman Presbyterian Church also available at 300 East 3rd Street in Hickman.
Holiday baskets for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
For Thanksgiving and Christmas, people who use the pantry during the year are given holiday baskets. Call or visit the pantry for information about basket distribution dates and times.
Food for emergencies. Donations accepted from area churches, groups, and schools.
Free food pantry outside front door of Hickman Presbyterian Church also available at 300 East 3rd Street in Hickman.
Holiday baskets for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
For Thanksgiving and Christmas, people who use the pantry during the year are given holiday baskets. Call or visit the pantry for information about basket distribution dates and times.
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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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Holiday assistance includes Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas food, and gifts for children through 12 years old. Contact the Taylor County Matura office for more information.
Holiday assistance includes Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas food, and gifts for children through 12 years old. Contact the Taylor County Matura office for more information.
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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.
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.
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For Thanksgiving 2025, Thanksgiving Day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.
For Christmas 2025, Christmas day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.
For Thanksgiving 2025, Thanksgiving Day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.
For Christmas 2025, Christmas day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.
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For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2025:
Holiday Food provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are offered through some Mid-Sioux Opportunity outreach offices, as well as Christmas gift distribution programs. Dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2025:
Holiday Food provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are offered through some Mid-Sioux Opportunity outreach offices, as well as Christmas gift distribution programs. Dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
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Thanksgiving Food Boxes for low-income households in Otoe County who need extra help with groceries. Basic food items for a Thanksgiving dinner are provided.
For Thanksgiving 2025:
One pantry per household; meals are available while supplies last.
As of Oct 20, mail or email the form available on the SENCA Facebook page to:
- Mail: Otoe SENCA Office, 111 North 11th Street, Nebraska City, NE 68410
- Email: [email protected]
Or call to reserve a pantry: (402) 297-7398.
For those who cannot access the form on the Facebook page, applicants may call or mail/email the following info to the address/email address (above):
- Name, request for a Thanksgiving pantry, number of adults and children in the household, phone number.
All pantry requests must be received by Nov 18 by 4 pm.
Pantries can be picked up Mon, Nov 24 from 8:30 am-3 pm.
Thanksgiving Food Boxes for low-income households in Otoe County who need extra help with groceries. Basic food items for a Thanksgiving dinner are provided.
For Thanksgiving 2025:
One pantry per household; meals are available while supplies last.
As of Oct 20, mail or email the form available on the SENCA Facebook page to:
- Mail: Otoe SENCA Office, 111 North 11th Street, Nebraska City, NE 68410
- Email: [email protected]
Or call to reserve a pantry: (402) 297-7398.
For those who cannot access the form on the Facebook page, applicants may call or mail/email the following info to the address/email address (above):
- Name, request for a Thanksgiving pantry, number of adults and children in the household, phone number.
All pantry requests must be received by Nov 18 by 4 pm.
Pantries can be picked up Mon, Nov 24 from 8:30 am-3 pm.
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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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THANKSGIVING: Offering Thanksgiving baskets to individuals that shop at the pantry during regular working hours starting November 10th, 2025, cannot guarantee on ham, turkey, chicken, assistance is first come first serve, no pre-registration required
CHRISTMAS: ** Agency is not sure if they will be offering food assistance for Christmas, call agency for information**
THANKSGIVING: Offering Thanksgiving baskets to individuals that shop at the pantry during regular working hours starting November 10th, 2025, cannot guarantee on ham, turkey, chicken, assistance is first come first serve, no pre-registration required
CHRISTMAS: ** Agency is not sure if they will be offering food assistance for Christmas, call agency for information**
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Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas toy assistance for 2025 dates and times to be determined.
Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas toy assistance for 2025 dates and times to be determined.
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Provides a sit-down Thanksgiving meal to those in need on November 18th, 2025, from 11:45 am-1 pm at the South Slope Community Center. Email Tom Cilek at [email protected] to RSVP.
Provides a sit-down Thanksgiving meal to those in need on November 18th, 2025, from 11:45 am-1 pm at the South Slope Community Center. Email Tom Cilek at [email protected] to RSVP.
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Thanksgiving 2025
Provides a Thanksgiving meal to anyone in need. The facility is handicapped accessible, but meals can be delivered to individuals who cannot make it to the restaurant for pick-up (open to anyone). Orders must be called in and are taken until the day before Thanksgiving or they run out.
Deliveries are only made to these zip codes: 50009, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50265, 50320, 50321, 50322 and 50324. Limit of eight meals per household.
Carry-out orders are available and can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day between the hours of 11 am-2 pm. Must be present for the delivery. Deliveries will be dropped off Thanksgiving starting between 9:30 am-10 am. Delivery time can't be determined.
**Answering service will ask for name, address, zip code, phone number, and the number of meals needed.
*DO NOT CALL THE RESTAURANT, THEY CANNOT HELP WITH DELIVERY OR PASS ON MESSAGES.
Thanksgiving 2025
Provides a Thanksgiving meal to anyone in need. The facility is handicapped accessible, but meals can be delivered to individuals who cannot make it to the restaurant for pick-up (open to anyone). Orders must be called in and are taken until the day before Thanksgiving or they run out.
Deliveries are only made to these zip codes: 50009, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50265, 50320, 50321, 50322 and 50324. Limit of eight meals per household.
Carry-out orders are available and can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day between the hours of 11 am-2 pm. Must be present for the delivery. Deliveries will be dropped off Thanksgiving starting between 9:30 am-10 am. Delivery time can't be determined.
**Answering service will ask for name, address, zip code, phone number, and the number of meals needed.
*DO NOT CALL THE RESTAURANT, THEY CANNOT HELP WITH DELIVERY OR PASS ON MESSAGES.
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Empowers low income individuals and families in need with some food items 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 2025:
Beginning November 1st, 2025, 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 runs through Nov 27th, 2025. Individuals/families can receive Turkey 'N Fixins Wednesday-Saturday at the Timberlake Outreach Center, and on Tuesdays only at the Council Bluffs Outreach Center.
Individuals/families must have a current piece of mail in order to participate in the Turkey N Fixins program.
Empowers low income individuals and families in need with some food items 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 2025:
Beginning November 1st, 2025, 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 runs through Nov 27th, 2025. Individuals/families can receive Turkey 'N Fixins Wednesday-Saturday at the Timberlake Outreach Center, and on Tuesdays only at the Council Bluffs Outreach Center.
Individuals/families must have a current piece of mail in order to participate in the Turkey N Fixins program.
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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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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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2025
The list if full for 2025. However, those in need may call to be put on a waiting list. Being put on the waiting list does not guarantee a basket.
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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The list if full for 2025. However, those in need may call to be put on a waiting list. Being put on the waiting list does not guarantee a basket.
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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Visit the website for counties and agencies participating in local holiday assistance programs.
Visit the website for counties and agencies participating in local holiday assistance programs.
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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.
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.
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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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