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Southeast Nebraska Community Action - Richardson County

1700 Stone Street, Room 101, Falls City, NE 68355

For Thanksgiving 2025:

Provides Thanksgiving food boxes to Richardson County low-income households who can use help with groceries.

Proof of Richardson County residency is required; no paperwork otherwise.

Provides 1 pantry per household.

As of Oct 20, call to request a pantry and schedule a pickup time; supplies are limited.

Available at SENCA's Richardson County Outreach Office (Richardson County Courthouse, Room 101 - Falls City).

Dates:

- Wed, Nov 19, from 8:30 am-11:30 am

- Thu, Nov 20, 1 pm-4 pm

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Salvation Army - Fort Dodge

126 North 7th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Offers an invitation to individuals to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with others each year, usually the Friday before Thanksgiving.

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Saint Matthew Catholic Church

1303 Lincolnshire Drive, Champaign, IL 61821

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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Council Bluffs Family Outreach/Donation Center

1612 Avenue D, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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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Salvation Army - Lincoln

2625 Potter Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

Offers help with laundry, gas, clothing, and Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance.

For Thanksgiving 2025, Meal Box Registration is Nov 3-7, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and proof of household size (ID/Medical card, etc. for each household member). Food Boxes Distributed November 24, 2025.

For Christmas 2025, Toy Assistance and Meal Box Registration is Nov 17-18, 2025, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Toy assistance is limited to 600 children, ages 0-12. Bring photo ID, proof of address, proof of household size, and proof of children's birthdates.

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MorningStar Mission Ministries - Drop In Center

364 East Washington Street, Joliet, IL 60433
Provides food baskets at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

For Thanksgiving 2026:

A free Thanksgiving meal from the MLK Center is offered to the entire Quad Cities community over 3 days the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Fri, Nov 20th, 12 pm-5 pm (drive-through only).

Sat, Nov 21st, 11 am-5 pm (drive-through and 25 meal minimum delivery).

Sun, Nov 22nd, 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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Heartland Hope Mission

2021 U Street, Omaha, NE 68107

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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West Des Moines Human Services

139 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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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New Opportunities - Carroll County

23751 Highway 30 East, Carroll, IA 51401

Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.

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Multicultural Family Center

1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001

Thanksgiving assistance - Offering a turkey giveaway on November 22nd, 2025, at 11 am-1 pm. Open to Dubuque County residents only. Individuals can register on-site the day of the giveaway to receive one free turkey per household.

Christmas assistance - To register for the Toys for Tots 2025 program visit website or in person to register. Open to children ages 14 and under. Registration will remain open until all time slots are full.

The Official Toys for Tots toy distribution site will be at the Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave. 

Registration link: https://toystortotsdbq.simplybook.me/v2/ 

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Salvation Army Tri-City Corps

1710 South 7th Avenue, Saint Charles, IL 60174

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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Urbandale Food Pantry

7901 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322

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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Salvation Army, The - Grand Island

818 West 3rd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801

For Thanksgiving 2025, the free community meal is held Thursday, November 27, from 11 am-2 pm.

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Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach

2121 North 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

Thanksgiving 2025: Dinner served 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2025: Lunch served 11:30 am-12:30 pm, dinner served 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.

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Community Church of Christ

140 West Kanesville Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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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Matura Adams County Outreach Center

1402 Hull Street, Corning, IA 50841

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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Salt Creek Resource Center

701 East Clinton Avenue, Farmer City, IL 61842

Provides holiday meals.

Easter Provides a ham. Distribution day varies, call to confirm.

Thanksgiving provides turkeys or ham for Thanksgiving as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Christmas Provides ham as part of regular food distribution the Saturday before Christmas.

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Family Outreach Community Center

410 East Main Street, Stronghurst, IL 61480

Provides holiday meals to individuals and families that visit the Henderson County Food Pantry. Call in advance to set up a meal. 

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Phelps Community Pantry

202 West Avenue, Holdrege, 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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First Christian Church - Ames

First Christian Church, 611 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Offers a Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner to those in need.

Served November 27, 2025, from 11 am-1 pm.

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Norris Area Food Pantry through Shepherd of the Hills Church

6901 Panama Road, Hickman, NE 68372

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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Salvation Army - Jasper County

301 North 2nd Avenue East, Newton, IA 50208

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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Greater Love Ministries

613 1/2 West North Street, Madrid, IA 50156

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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Matura Madison Outreach Center

1724 North John Wayne Drive, Winterset, IA 50273

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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