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Program provides clothing and a toy for each child. Registration also includes a sign-up for a food basket. Deadline to register for aid is November 14, 2024. Can register by going to their office during the food pantry hours and completing a form. Pick-up is December 16, 2024, from 9 am-12 noon.

Holiday Adoption program.

For Christmas 2024, the deadline to apply is December 1st.

Families with children ages 18 and under, along with elderly ages 65+, who are LIHEAP eligible or at or below 200% poverty may apply.

This program is especially designed to help families who are facing financial hardships and are unable to afford a Christmas dinner or new toys and warm clothing for their children. The Holiday Adoption Program hopes to address the needs of low-income children and families during the holidays and winter season.

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.
Limited financial aid for emergency situations including utility deposits, rent, prescription medications, glasses, clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance, transportation, birth certificate retrieval, Iowa identification, books for GED testing, etc.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
School Supplies
Christmas Programs
Records/Licenses/Permits Fee Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Provides gifts for children of low-income families in Buchanan County.

For Christmas 2023, a toy giveaway is being held Wednesday, December 13th, from 4 pm-6 pm at the First Presbyterian Church: 114 6th Avenue NW in Independence. Offers 2 gifts per child and stocking stuffers (as available). No late giveaways.

Households being adopted for Christmas through another agency, school, church, etc, are not eligible.

Proof of Buchanan County residency (utility bill, etc.) and valid driver's license/ID are required.

Donations to support Operation Santa Claus can be mailed to:
INDEPENDENCE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 4544 OPERATION SANTA CLAUS
Don Mumm
310 Ridgeview Dr. SE
Independence, IA 50644.

Provides special meals during the holiday season and helps families in need for holiday season.

For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2024, Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gift distribution programs and dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.

Ongoing annual Christmas program. Information for Christmas 2024 to be determined.


For Christmas 2023, offers free Christmas trees and decorations. Call for information.

Food and gifts for families in need.

For Christmas 2024:

Applications accepted November 1-November 27, 2024. Call to register: (712) 328-8122, Mon-Fri 9 am-11 am and 1 pm-3 pm.

Eligibility Requirements: Picture ID; must be a resident of Southwest Iowa; applicants may apply at one agency only. Agencies coordinate lists of applicants to ensure no duplication.

Helps families sign up for Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Sign-ups dates will be posted on the Facebook page as they open for the 2024 holiday season.

Provides Christmas 2024 assistance for referred individuals 62 or older and the disabled who may be in need or alone at Christmas.

Applications may be picked up November 1-18, 2024. Must be turned in on or before November 18, 2024.

Provides special meals during the holiday season and helps families in need for holiday season.

For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2024, Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gift distribution programs and dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.

Offers Toy distribution 2024.

To register with The Salvation Army or use the link below on November 1-November 27, 2024 or You can register in person at The Salvation Army on November 18-20, 2024.

Toy distribution dates are December 18-December 19, 2024.

The actual The Salvation Army toy distribution will take place at their downtown Dubuque location at 1099 Iowa St. The Salvation Army phone number is (563)-556-1573.

Visit this link to register SAAngelTree.org

Holiday baskets include holiday meal food items and a certificate to redeem either a turkey, ham, or chicken at participating locations.

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.


For Thanksgiving and Christmas 2024:

Food Baskets applications will be available beginning October 1st, 2024. 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 21, 2024 (9 am-12 pm)
3928 12th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

CHRISTMAS BASKET DISTRIBUTION:
Thursday, December 19, 2024 (9 am-12 pm)
3928 12th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

Maintain and advance the quality of life and economic prosperity, offer a variety of community events including the Christmas giveaway promotion in December.

Thanksgiving sign-up is Oct 10-Nov 3, 2024. Distribution: Nov 17, 1 pm-5 pm at the American Legion.


Christmas sign-up is Oct 23-Oct 30, 2024 (partnering with CRISP - call CRISP 515-462-9400. Households without children can apply through MATURA until Nov 20, 2024. Distribution is Dec 19 and 20, 2024.

Provides toys at Christmastime for low-income children, as well as a food voucher.

Sign Up opens November 1, 2024 Visit the website and select a county to find signup locations in the area. For those who do not have an e-mail or access to technology, there will be in-person sign up on November 9th at the Salvation Army, 747 Village Green Drive, Mason City IA on the Eastside of Menards.

Volunteers, community groups and local businesses donate materials, food, toys and skills for seasonal holiday projects for low-income families. Provides food packages and allowances to purchase clothes, shoes, coats, and household goods.

Projects vary annually and by county office. Community members may contact their county BVCA office for details about local holiday programs.

THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE - No assistance 2024

  • Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
  • Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
  • Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
  • Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
  • Wayne County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.


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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Christmas Programs
Thanksgiving Programs
For Thanksgiving 2024, a Thanksgiving Meal is offered. This can be picked up in the month of December with the monthly food pantry pick-up.

For Christmas 2024, the Operation Santa program is offered. Parents can pick out gifts for their children (ages birth-18) if they qualify, at a pop-up shop in December (date to be determined; by appointment only).

Visit the office and fill out an application before the deadline in November (date to be determined); parents will then be pre-approved for a time to come and select gifts for their children. Gift options include new and gently used clothing, games, puzzles, etc. Parents also receive a $50 gift card and $50 voucher for each child.

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Thanksgiving Programs
Christmas Programs

Seasonal assistance includes gifts for children and food boxes for families or individuals.

Christmas Assistance 2024 sign-up/intake:

In-person appointments for sign-up are Oct 15-16.

Online applications close Nov 14. Website is www.saangeltree.org

ID needed for every adult in the household, birth certificates for every child in the household, proof of address, proof of income, proof of monthly expenses, suggestions for children's gift ideas (wants, needs, clothing sizes).

For Dodge and Burt County residents only.

Contact Salvation Army for any holiday assistance programs provided after October.

Holiday programs.

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

2024 New Visions Holiday Celebration:

Provides holiday gifts for children who have been registered.

Registration begins October 18. Register through email at [email protected] or call (712) 322-7570.

Applicants may also sign up by completing the form at https://form.jotform.com/242534942177158

Link to the form is also found on the New Visions website, under "Holiday Event".

Children must be living with the individual seeking assistance. Must not be registered for any other event, and must have Iowa state ID or proof of residency; children age 14 and under must be present to receive gifts.

Date for 2024 is Saturday, December 14th, from 9 am-4 pm at at the Iowa West Sports Plex (3260 Mid America Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51501).

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.

Provides Christmas Dinner 2024 on Sunday December 22, 2024. Dinner go go boxes will be available for walk-up pick up at the front door from 12 pm-1:30 pm , follow the signs for vehicle pick at the side door on Dorgan Place. Delivery service will start at 11 am.

Please call Brenda at (563) 583-1779, Mon-Thu from 7 am-3:30 pm to order a home delivered meal. Deadline to order is Wednesday December 18, 2024.

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Thanksgiving Programs
Christmas Programs

The pantry will be stocked with some holiday items for the 2024 holiday season, Monday-Friday from 9 am-11 am.

Thanksgiving Morning there will be an in-house Thanksgiving Meal at the Parish Center from 9 to 11. A traditional Thanksgiving Meal will be served.

There will be an in-house Christmas ham dinner with side dishes on Friday, December 20th in the Parish Center from 9 to 11.

Photo ID is required at the time of sign-up. Phone sign-ups are no longer accepted. Open to residents of the City of Davenport, Iowa. Only one voucher per address.