Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Both meals are open to anyone in need.
Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, 11 am-1 pm, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Pre-registration is required. Registration will be taken on November 1st, 2025. Call the church office for details.
Christmas Day dinner on Christmas Day, 11 am-1 pm, Thursday, Dec 25, 2025. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open on December 1st, 2025. Call the church office for details.
Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Both meals are open to anyone in need.
Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, 11 am-1 pm, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Pre-registration is required. Registration will be taken on November 1st, 2025. Call the church office for details.
Christmas Day dinner on Christmas Day, 11 am-1 pm, Thursday, Dec 25, 2025. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open on December 1st, 2025. Call the church office for details.
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For Thanksgiving 2025:
Offers a free meal delivered to older adults, 60 years of age or older (homebound or alone) on Thanksgiving Day. Meal consists of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, and more.
Reservations accepted Nov 3 to Nov 20, 2025.
Callers must speak with someone to make a reservation; no voice messages will be accepted. Phone lines are open on weekdays from 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm.
Meal deliver occurs on Thanksgiving dinner. Applicant must be home to receive the meal (no meals will be left at the door).
Specific delivery times cannot be scheduled. Cannot feed families.
For Thanksgiving 2025:
Offers a free meal delivered to older adults, 60 years of age or older (homebound or alone) on Thanksgiving Day. Meal consists of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, and more.
Reservations accepted Nov 3 to Nov 20, 2025.
Callers must speak with someone to make a reservation; no voice messages will be accepted. Phone lines are open on weekdays from 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm.
Meal deliver occurs on Thanksgiving dinner. Applicant must be home to receive the meal (no meals will be left at the door).
Specific delivery times cannot be scheduled. Cannot feed families.
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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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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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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 Food Box preorder forms for 2025 available at the pantry, area churches, library, senior center, Christian charity, Bertrand Village office and Loomis Bank.
Preorder forms due November 7, 2025.
Please drop off at Phelps Community Pantry or the Public Library at 604 East Avenue, Mon-Sat 10 am-8 pm, or mail to: P.O. Box 78, Holdredge, NE 68949.
Thanksgiving Food Box preorder forms for 2025 available at the pantry, area churches, library, senior center, Christian charity, Bertrand Village office and Loomis Bank.
Preorder forms due November 7, 2025.
Please drop off at Phelps Community Pantry or the Public Library at 604 East Avenue, Mon-Sat 10 am-8 pm, or mail to: P.O. Box 78, Holdredge, NE 68949.
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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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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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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 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 2025, the free community meal is held Thursday, November 27, from 11 am-2 pm.
For Thanksgiving 2025, the free community meal is held Thursday, November 27, from 11 am-2 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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Drive-thru-only pantry held two Saturdays each month, and a pop-up outdoor pantry each Monday (food only). Offers perishable and non-perishable items, fresh produce, cleaning supplies, diapers, and laundry detergent washing sheets for 20 loads of laundry.
For Thanksgiving 2025, Thanksgiving pantry is Thu, Nov 20, starting 10 am.
For Christmas 2025, Christmas pantry is Mon, Dec 22, starting 11 am.
Drive-thru-only pantry held two Saturdays each month, and a pop-up outdoor pantry each Monday (food only). Offers perishable and non-perishable items, fresh produce, cleaning supplies, diapers, and laundry detergent washing sheets for 20 loads of laundry.
For Thanksgiving 2025, Thanksgiving pantry is Thu, Nov 20, starting 10 am.
For Christmas 2025, Christmas pantry is Mon, Dec 22, starting 11 am.
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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/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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Offers a Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner to those in need.
Served November 27, 2025, from 11 am-1 pm.
Offers a Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner to those in need.
Served November 27, 2025, from 11 am-1 pm.
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Thanksgiving Assistance 2025 - Meal vouchers will be given for Thanksgiving 2025. Must visit in person for services, first come first serve basis. Decatur County may accept up to 60 individuals. Wayne County may accept up to 25 individuals.
** No update for Christmas 2025 as of yet **
CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE - Dates to be determined - Call agency for more details Decatur County - No program for Christmas 2024. Clarke County - No program for Christmas 2024 Lucas County - No program for Christmas 2024. Monroe County - No program for Christmas 2024. Wayne County - No program for Christmas 2024.
Thanksgiving Assistance 2025 - Meal vouchers will be given for Thanksgiving 2025. Must visit in person for services, first come first serve basis. Decatur County may accept up to 60 individuals. Wayne County may accept up to 25 individuals.
** No update for Christmas 2025 as of yet **
CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE - Dates to be determined - Call agency for more details Decatur County - No program for Christmas 2024. Clarke County - No program for Christmas 2024 Lucas County - No program for Christmas 2024. Monroe County - No program for Christmas 2024. Wayne County - No program for Christmas 2024.
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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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Distributes shopping bags filled with all the fixings needed for a complete Thanksgiving dinner to families with financial need in the community, including a gift card to buy a Turkey at Walmart.
For Thanksgiving 2025, the Meal Bag Giveaway is held on Saturday, November 22nd, from 8 am until supplies run out. The event is located at the FaithWorks Pantry, South Entrance, at FaithWestwood.
Provides one Meal Bag per household. Recipient must be present to receive a bag (no proxies). Bags are given out on a first come-first serve basis, so it is recommended to arrive early.
Distributes shopping bags filled with all the fixings needed for a complete Thanksgiving dinner to families with financial need in the community, including a gift card to buy a Turkey at Walmart.
For Thanksgiving 2025, the Meal Bag Giveaway is held on Saturday, November 22nd, from 8 am until supplies run out. The event is located at the FaithWorks Pantry, South Entrance, at FaithWestwood.
Provides one Meal Bag per household. Recipient must be present to receive a bag (no proxies). Bags are given out on a first come-first serve basis, so it is recommended to arrive early.
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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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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 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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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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