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Matches low-income families with organizations that want to adopt a family for Christmas. Families provide a list of the wants/needs of the children. Registration runs November 1-3, 2024, from 10 am-4 pm and on November 4, 2024, from 10 am-2 pm.

Altoona Beggar's Night.

Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are distributed, as well as an Adopt a Family program.

2024 Signups will be available on the website October 11 through November 1, 2024.

Holiday food basket and gifts for children. This program is a partnership with Saint Agnes Catholic Church and Valley Christian Neighbors in Need.

For Christmas 2024, appointments for CAPWN's Holiday Food and Gift program are taken Tue, October 1st through Wed, November 27th.

Visit or call to schedule an appointment: (308) 635-3089, at 3350 10th Street in Gering.

Applicants must bring proof of all household income.

To sponsor a child or family, call Carmen Trevino at (308) 635-3089.

Salvation Army Angel Tree Sign-ups will be online, to register, visit the website www.saangeltree.org. Registration for toys begins October 1, 2024 and will end November 15, 2024. If issues occur with the website or if individual doesn't have internet, call for further assistance. Can only sign children up that are ages 12 and under. (Salvation Army Angel Tree Program is a Toys for Tots program).

    City of West Des Moines Beggar's Night.
    Advocates for people with developmental disabilities and/or intellectual delays and their families, through partnership, leadership, and individual choice; policy advocates raise awareness, increase and improve services and opportunities, and help direct funding into community-based programs.

    Annual Christmas Party in December at the Bettendorf Community Center for all special-needs populations.

    Scholarships of up to $250 annually for individuals with intellectual delay for leisure activities.

    Referrals to community resources.

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    Specialized Information and Referral
    Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
    Christmas Programs

    Provides gifts and clothing for the Christmas season to children of eligible households in Hancock, Henderson, and McDonough counties.

    Holiday programs.

    Holiday assistance programs vary by location and by funding available. Clients are encouraged to call their local office for details.

    Provides food for the entire family at Christmas time and toys for younger children in the family.

    Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.


    For Christmas 2024:

    Holiday Gift and Food Basket applications may be picked up at the SENCA office in Falls City or Humboldt, starting October 28th, 2024. No applications will be accepted after November 15th at 4 pm.

    For any questions, call the SENCA office: Humboldt number is (402) 862-2411; Falls City number is (402) 245-5284.

    The Christmas Angel Tree Program provides gifts and food baskets to registered children.

    Christmas 2024 registration period is October 14-17 and 21-24. Contact Salvation Army for information on how to apply.

    Christmas food baskets, vouchers, and gifts for children.

    For Christmas 2024:

    Provides a child's toy and clothing of choice, hats and gloves and coat (if needed), food for the family, and other items.

    Individual applicants and/or those wishing to inquire on behalf of an individual/family who may benefit from the program may send a message through the Caring Cupboard's Facebook page or call and leave a message at (308) 928-2264.

    Community dinner on Thanksgiving Day, usually 11 am-1 pm. Call for information.

    Christmas 2024 information to be determined.


    [For Christmas 2023:

    Sign up for Christmas food boxes and toys for children starts October 24th. Visit the Salvation Army at 120 South 7th Street. Applicants must bring driver's license and proof of children in their home (insurance cards, Medicaid Cards, school IDs).

    Christmas food baskets available 4-5 days before Christmas.]

    Provides either a Thanksgiving Basket or a Christmas Basket to families in need during the holiday season.

    Thanksgiving 2024 meal deliveries to those who are in the following zip codes 50316, 50317, 50327, 50009, 50319Thanksgiving meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-10:30 am, pick up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Thanksgiving Day.

    Christmas meal deliveries to those who are in the following zip codes: 50316, 50317, 50327, 50009, 50319 Christmas meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-10:30 am, pick up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Christmas Day

    Christmas reservations will not be taken until after Thanksgiving.

    Reservations for call English (515) 326-2685 Spanish (515) 343-6399

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

    Individuals must order meals by November 19, 2024.

    Winter holiday celebration and activities, including gifts for children, free photos with Santa, face paintings, and more. Occurs annually in December.

    For Christmas 2024, tickets will be available starting Nov 1 until Nov 30, or until sold out. Tickets are $1 and can be purchased in advance only at Rising View's leasing office (Offutt AFB).

    Event is held Fri, December 6th, 2024, from 6 pm-8 pm, at the Offutt Event Center (formerly the Warhawk Community Center).

    All children age 12 and under receive an age-appropriate gift.

    This is not a public event. Event is open to enlisted Active Duty and enlisted Retired Service members and their families only. No entry without a ticket.

    Holiday baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas

    For eligible families, a holiday food basket will be prepared upon request. Please call for details for food assistance.

    Thanksgiving and Christmas (Signup Dates are November 1st through November 15th, Mon-Fri 9 am-10 am and Wed 4 pm-5:30 pm.

    Christmas Shopping day at Greater Love is Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 9 am-2 pm and 4 pm-7 pm.

    • 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.

    NO INFO FOR 2024

    Thanksgiving Day meal.

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

    Food pantry.

    Giving Tree provides Christmas presents for children.

    For Christmas 2024, Giving Tree registration forms are available at the pantry starting Mon, Oct 7. Same-day application at the pantry is preferred. Deadline to submit forms is Wed, Nov 20.

    County-wide collaboration among churches and community service agencies that provides at-risk and/or low-income families in Grundy County an opportunity to provide their children ages birth-18 years old with holiday gifts.

    Registrants can sign up to shop at the Christmas Store for discounted toys at www.christmasingrundy.org, Online registration opens November 20, 2024, and ends November 30, 2024.

    Those without computer access can call Operation Threshold to register.

    The Christmas Store is open December 8, 2024, and December 9, 2024, from 7:30 am-6 pm, Mon-Thu, and is open to parents only (no childcare provided and no children will be allowed in the store). Registrants can pick a time to visit the Christmas Store when they sign up and will receive a ticket to attend this event the week before the store opens.

    Thanksgiving Food Boxes for low-income households in Richardson County who need extra help with groceries.

    For Thanksgiving 2024, no documentation is required except proof of Richardson County residency. 1 pantry per household.

    Sign-up starts Oct 28, 2024; supplies are limited. To request a pantry and schedule a pickup time, call (402) 245-5284. Pickup is at the Falls City location (Richardson County Courthouse, Room 101) on Wed, Nov 20, from 8:30 am-11:30 am, and Thu, Nov 21, from 1 pm-4 pm.


    Christmas program applications for the Holiday Outreach Program, organized by local churches.

    For Christmas 2024, Holiday Gift applications can be picked up at the SENCA office in Falls City or Humboldt, starting Oct 26, 2024.

    No applications will be accepted after Nov 15 at 4 pm.

    SENCA is only providing food baskets for those clients requesting them. There are no eligibility requirements to receive a food basket from SENCA.

    For gift drive information and gift requests, call Jo Watlington at (402) 801-9211 or Bonnie Kean at (402) 802-6337.

    City of Ankeny Beggar's Night.

    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.]

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