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.

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.

Distributes shopping bags filled with all the fixings needed for a complete Thanksgiving dinner to families with financial need in the community.

For Thanksgiving 2024, the Meal Bag Giveaway is held on Saturday, November 23rd, 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.

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.

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

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.

For Thanksgiving 2024:

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.

To request a pantry and schedule a pickup time, call (402) 245-5284.

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

Dates:

-- Wed, Nov 20, from 8:30 am-11:30 am

-- Thu, Nov 21, 1 pm-4 pm

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.

Empowers low income individuals and families in need with the ingredients 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 2024:

Beginning November 1st, 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 through Nov 27th. Individuals/families can receive Turkey N Fixin's Wednesday-Saturday at the Timberlake Outreach Center, and on Tuesdays only at the Council Bluffs Outreach Center. Individuals/families will need to have a current piece of mail with them when visiting either Outreach Center.

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.

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.]

Offers a Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner to those in need.

Served November 28, 2024, from 11 am-1 pm.

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.

2024 Dates:

Monday, Nov. 25th, 9 am-4:30 pm.

Tuesday, Nov. 26th, 9 am-4:30 pm.

Wednesday, Nov. 27th, 9 am-12 pm.

2024 Holiday assistance includes Adopt A Child/Family and Christmas Baskets. Baskets are distributed at the Adair County Matura Neighborhood Center. Gifts are for children through 10 years old.

CHRISTMAS BASKETS: To sign up, call Nov 1-Dec 9, 2024. Registrants will be notified when their basket is available.

ADOPT A CHILD/FAMILY: Taking applications Oct 10-Nov 7, 2024. Please call the Adair County office at (641) 743-2424.

Thanksgiving Food Box preorder forms for 2024 available at the pantry, area churches, library, senior center, Christian charity, Bertrand Village office and Loomis Bank.

Preorder forms due November 8, 2024.

Please drop off at Phelps Community Pantry or mail to: P.O. Box 78, Holdredge, NE 68949.

Empowers low income individuals and families in need with the ingredients 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 2024:

Beginning November 1st, 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 through Nov 27th. Individuals/families can receive Turkey N Fixin's Wednesday-Saturday at the Timberlake Outreach Center, and on Tuesdays only at the Council Bluffs Outreach Center. Individuals/families will need to have a current piece of mail with them when visiting either Outreach Center.

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.

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.]

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.]

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.]

Offers gifts and food to those in need for the Christmas 2024 holiday. Reach out to the local County Outreach Office for more information regarding holiday help in the area.

Palo Alto County Outreach may provide holiday food boxes during Thanksgiving 2024 as well, depending on donations.

Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2024:

South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):

-- Tuesday 11/12, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

-- Thursday 11/14, 1:30 pm-4 pm

-- Saturday 11/16, 9:30 am-12 pm

-- Tuesday 11/19, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

-- Thursday 11/21, 1:30 pm-4 pm

-- Saturday 11/23, 9:30 am-12 pm

-- Tuesday 11/26, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):

-- Saturday 11/16, 10 am-12 pm

-- Saturday 11/23, 10 am-12 pm

One pantry distribution per address. Photo IDs are required for each household member. 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.

Thanksgiving 2024 bonus items will be offered during regular shopping hours to registered clients during the month of November.

We will offer our traditional Christmas Meal Box and Christmas Gifts for Kids to registered clients in December. Registration began October 1st.

December Blessings registration ends November 27, 2024. Offering Christmas Gifts for Kids and Christmas Meal Box. Pickup is on December 13, 2024

To qualify:
If client has used this pantry's services for the last three months and resides in the Waukee School District and has recently provided a proof of residency and identification for each person in their household, they may already be qualified; please complete an online application. If this is the first time applying for assistance or client's information in WACS's system is not current, client must bring required documents to the WACS office during food pantry hours within 10 days of submitting an application.

If client already applied at another agency:
If client has been approved or expects to be approved with another agency for their holiday program, client will be disqualified from this program. This includes, but is not limited to, West Des Moines Human Services, Toys for Tots, Shop with a Cop, Angel Tree Programs and other food or gift giveaway programs.

**Applicants are not qualified for the program until identification for each person, and proof of residency is confirmed.

Once approved, applicants will receive an email confirmation with pick up instructions, including date and time. If applicant has not received an email confirmation, please contact WACS at [email protected] or (515) 987-5523. Please bring a photo ID in order to receive dinner boxes and gifts.

If client cannot make the assigned date and time for pick up, another family member or friend can pick up on their behalf. Please call and let WACS know who has permission to pick up items, or make other arrangements. If client does not pick up items or make other arrangements for pick-up, their items will be given to families on the waiting list. Failure to pick up may disqualify client's family from future programs.

Offers a turkey or ham to cook at home. Sign up will end Wednesday, November 20, 2024.