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Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets | People's City Mission Help Center
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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Thanksgiving Dinner | God's Way Christian Center
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Fall Food Festival | Center for People
2026 dates are to-be-decided. Visit the website for the most up-to-date information.
Offers seasonal produce and other food to Center for People Clarity cardholders during expanded food distribution hours. Center offices will be closed during this event.
2026 dates are to-be-decided. Visit the website for the most up-to-date information.
Offers seasonal produce and other food to Center for People Clarity cardholders during expanded food distribution hours. Center offices will be closed during this event.
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Council Bluffs All City Thanksgiving Dinner | Community Church of Christ
Thanksgiving Dinner will be provided Thursday, November 27, 2025., 12 pm-1:30 pm at Community of Christ Church, 140 West Kanesville Blvd.
Meals are available for eat-in or delivery by reservation only. Available to Council Bluffs and local Iowa residents.
Reservations are required and must be made by phone between November 10-21, Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm. Call St. Albert's High School at (402) 671-5202.
Thanksgiving Dinner will be provided Thursday, November 27, 2025., 12 pm-1:30 pm at Community of Christ Church, 140 West Kanesville Blvd.
Meals are available for eat-in or delivery by reservation only. Available to Council Bluffs and local Iowa residents.
Reservations are required and must be made by phone between November 10-21, Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm. Call St. Albert's High School at (402) 671-5202.
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Holiday Programs | Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.
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 baskets | Saint Matthew Catholic Church
Offers a Thanksgiving basket for families in need, first come first serve. Pre-registration is online, after application has been submitted individuals will be added to a list. If a basket is available, individuals will be called and given instructions. Baskets will be delivered on November 22nd, 2025.
Offers a Thanksgiving basket for families in need, first come first serve. Pre-registration is online, after application has been submitted individuals will be added to a list. If a basket is available, individuals will be called and given instructions. Baskets will be delivered on November 22nd, 2025.
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Holiday Assistance | Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)
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 and Christmas Food Baskets | People's City Mission Help Center
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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Holiday Assistance | New Opportunities, Inc.
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 Programs | Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.
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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Meal Program | Rockford Rescue Mission Ministries
Provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the year. Special holiday meals are offered at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
Breakfast Mon-Sun: 7:30 am, Lunch Mon-Sun: 11:30 am, Dinner Mon-Sun: 5 pm, at chapel.
Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday before Thanksgiving: 12 pm.
Christmas Meal Christmas Eve Day 12 pm.
Easter Meal Easter Sunday: 12 pm.
Provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the year. Special holiday meals are offered at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
Breakfast Mon-Sun: 7:30 am, Lunch Mon-Sun: 11:30 am, Dinner Mon-Sun: 5 pm, at chapel.
Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday before Thanksgiving: 12 pm.
Christmas Meal Christmas Eve Day 12 pm.
Easter Meal Easter Sunday: 12 pm.
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Turkey 'N Fixins | Open Door Mission
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 Meals | Hope Ministries
Holiday meals 2025 for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter are served at Bethel Mission's Hope Cafe (1310 6th Avenue).
Thanksgiving meals served at Hope Cafe on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 12 pm-1 pm (no reservation required to eat at Hope Cafe). Thanksgiving orders for in-home meal delivery are from Nov 3rd - Nov 19th, 2025 at 4:30 pm or until capacity is reached. Call (515) 265-4277 or sign up at www.hopeiowa.org. Thanksgiving delivery to: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Booneville, Carlisle, Cumming, Clive, Dallas Center, Des Moines, Granger, Grimes, Hartford, Indianola, Johnston, Martinsdale, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Prole, Urbandale, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.
Christmas meal 2025 home delivery can be reserved by calling (515) 265-4277 or online at hopiowa.org. Orders will be taken form Dec 1st ,2025 - Dec 17th, 2025 at 4 pm or until full. Christmas meals are delivered to Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
Christmas can be enjoyed at Hope Cafe on Christmas day Thursday, Dec 25, 2025 from 12 pm-1 pm.
Holiday meals 2025 for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter are served at Bethel Mission's Hope Cafe (1310 6th Avenue).
Thanksgiving meals served at Hope Cafe on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 12 pm-1 pm (no reservation required to eat at Hope Cafe). Thanksgiving orders for in-home meal delivery are from Nov 3rd - Nov 19th, 2025 at 4:30 pm or until capacity is reached. Call (515) 265-4277 or sign up at www.hopeiowa.org. Thanksgiving delivery to: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Booneville, Carlisle, Cumming, Clive, Dallas Center, Des Moines, Granger, Grimes, Hartford, Indianola, Johnston, Martinsdale, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Prole, Urbandale, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.
Christmas meal 2025 home delivery can be reserved by calling (515) 265-4277 or online at hopiowa.org. Orders will be taken form Dec 1st ,2025 - Dec 17th, 2025 at 4 pm or until full. Christmas meals are delivered to Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
Christmas can be enjoyed at Hope Cafe on Christmas day Thursday, Dec 25, 2025 from 12 pm-1 pm.
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Holiday Assistance Programs | West Des Moines Human Services
Holiday assistance is available to income-eligible West Des Moines residents.
Applications for December 2025 food assistance and Giftland Program (for children up to age 18) will follow the deadlines listed in the Hours below.
Holiday assistance is available to income-eligible West Des Moines residents.
Applications for December 2025 food assistance and Giftland Program (for children up to age 18) will follow the deadlines listed in the Hours below.
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Thanksgiving Meals | Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
For Thanksgiving 2025:
A free Thanksgiving meal from the MLK Center is offered to the entire Quad Cities community.
Fri, Nov 21st, 12 pm-5 pm (drive-through only).
Sat, Nov 22nd, 11 am-5 pm (drive-through and 25 meal minimum delivery).
Sun, Nov 23rd, 12 pm-4 pm (dine-in only).
For meals, arrive in the parking lot and tell staff how many meals are needed. Meals include turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce and dessert.
Curbside service is available at the MLK Center while supplies last.
For Thanksgiving 2025:
A free Thanksgiving meal from the MLK Center is offered to the entire Quad Cities community.
Fri, Nov 21st, 12 pm-5 pm (drive-through only).
Sat, Nov 22nd, 11 am-5 pm (drive-through and 25 meal minimum delivery).
Sun, Nov 23rd, 12 pm-4 pm (dine-in only).
For meals, arrive in the parking lot and tell staff how many meals are needed. Meals include turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce and dessert.
Curbside service is available at the MLK Center while supplies last.
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Thanksgiving Food | Heartland Hope Mission
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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South Slope Thanksgiving Dinner | South Slope Community Center
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 and Christmas Meals | Crossroads Mission Avenue
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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Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals | Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Thanksgiving 2025 meal delivers to those who are in the following zip codes 50317, 50327, 50009. Thanksgiving meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-11am, pick-up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Same for Christmas meal delivery. Christmas reservations will not be taken until after Thanksgiving. After December 1, 2025.
Reservations in English (515) 419-5668, reservations in Spanish (515) 343-6399.
Thanksgiving 2025 meal delivers to those who are in the following zip codes 50317, 50327, 50009. Thanksgiving meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-11am, pick-up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Same for Christmas meal delivery. Christmas reservations will not be taken until after Thanksgiving. After December 1, 2025.
Reservations in English (515) 419-5668, reservations in Spanish (515) 343-6399.
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Thanksgiving and Christmas Program | Salvation Army - North Platte
Thanksgiving and Christmas 2025:
Sign-up for Thanksgiving food box, Christmas food box, and Christmas gifts (for qualifying children) takes place in October only. Starts Oct 1, 2025, and ends Oct 30, 2025.
Applicants must bring documentation identifying each member of the household.
Thanksgiving and Christmas 2025:
Sign-up for Thanksgiving food box, Christmas food box, and Christmas gifts (for qualifying children) takes place in October only. Starts Oct 1, 2025, and ends Oct 30, 2025.
Applicants must bring documentation identifying each member of the household.
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Give Thanks | Home Sweet Home Ministries
Thanksgiving meals delivered to seniors and those with disabilities. Please call to register for home delivery by November 15, 2025.
Thanksgiving meals delivered to seniors and those with disabilities. Please call to register for home delivery by November 15, 2025.
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Holiday Assistance - Adams Co. | Matura Action Corporation
Holiday assistance for 2025 includes Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gifts (for children up to age 18). Baskets are distributed via the MATURA Adams County Outreach Center.
THANKSGIVING BASKETS: Complete an application between (dates to be determined).
CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Applications are taken from (dates to be determined).
Holiday assistance for 2025 includes Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gifts (for children up to age 18). Baskets are distributed via the MATURA Adams County Outreach Center.
THANKSGIVING BASKETS: Complete an application between (dates to be determined).
CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Applications are taken from (dates to be determined).
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Thanksgiving Food Baskets | Coloma Township
NOT ABLE TO OFFER IN 2025, possibly in 2026
Thanksgiving food basket program. Provides $35 voucher to purchase Thanksgiving food at Save A Lot grocery store. The applicant will be given a voucher at the time they apply.
NOT ABLE TO OFFER IN 2025, possibly in 2026
Thanksgiving food basket program. Provides $35 voucher to purchase Thanksgiving food at Save A Lot grocery store. The applicant will be given a voucher at the time they apply.
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Holiday Assistance - Taylor Co. | Matura Action Corporation
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 Assistance - Madison Co. | Matura Action Corporation
Thanksgiving sign-up starts in Oct - early Nov (once dates are determined). Distribution: Date and time to be determined at the American Legion.
Christmas sign-up is in Oct - early Nov (once dates are determined) (partnering with CRISP - call CRISP 515-462-9400. Households without children can apply through MATURA until (date to be determined). Distribution Date to be determined.
Thanksgiving sign-up starts in Oct - early Nov (once dates are determined). Distribution: Date and time to be determined at the American Legion.
Christmas sign-up is in Oct - early Nov (once dates are determined) (partnering with CRISP - call CRISP 515-462-9400. Households without children can apply through MATURA until (date to be determined). Distribution Date to be determined.
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