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Provides 2 to 3 toys for children ages 0-17. To be eligible for registration, a form of ID for every child and photo ID for the parent or legal guardian is required. The following ID's are accepted: Social Security Card preferred, birth certificate, passports, Medicaid or insurance cards, school ID cards, or state issued ID. Parent or legal guardian must be present to register children to receive gifts.

For Christmas 2024:

Opens for online registration starting Nov 1, 2024.

Parents and legal guardians may sign up children (birth-17 years) to receive Christmas gifts. Applicants must be registered to receive Christmas assistance for their children.

For more information or to register, visit heartlandhopemission.org

Toys will be distributed in December. All families must be pre-registered and provide the confirmation number that was given at the time of registration.

Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-14 are eligible.

2024 Application dates:
Opens September 16, 2024 and closes December 06, 2024.
Some agencies may have earlier deadlines

Applicants must bring the following with them when applying:
-- Proof of residency: current utility or phone bill, letter from Health and Human Services, vehicle registration or driver's license
-- Proof of children: children's birth certificates or current Medicaid card and Social Security card
-- Proof of household income: pay stub for the last 30 days, current Medicaid letter, current food stamp card or current ADC eligibility letter

Distribution of toys starts 11/6/2024. (Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations; check website for additional distribution details.)
Distribution End Date: 12/12/2024.

Agencies accepting applications are listed at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx

Families may also apply online at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx

To apply to host a Toys for Tots drop box, visit the website or apply online at https://omaha-ne.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-drop-form.aspx

Drop boxes may be picked up at 5808 N 30th Street, Omaha, or email [email protected]

Provides a holiday shopping experience for children. Children do their own shopping with the help of a volunteer assistant. Gifts and toys available range in price from $1 to $15.

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.

Thanksgiving meals delivered to seniors and those with disabilities.

Holiday assistance for 2024 includes Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gifts (for children up to age 18). Baskets are distributed via the Adams County Matura Action Corporation.


THANKSGIVING BASKETS: Complete an application between Oct 2-Nov 2, 2024.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Applications are taken from Oct 30-November 30, 2024.

Holiday program offering shoes, mittens, hats and socks for children.

For Christmas 2024:

Registration is open as of October 25 for the Shoe and Mitten Party. The event is held Saturday, December 7th, between 9 am and 1 pm. Location is 3100 West 4th Street, Sioux City.

Offers shoes, mittens, hats and socks for children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Registrations are on a first come, first served basis.

Applicants may register online at www.goodwillgreatplains.org/siouxcity

To volunteer, sign up online at www.goodwillgreatplains.org/siouxcityvolunteers

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.

Categories

Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Records/Licenses/Permits Fee Payment Assistance
Christmas Programs
School Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

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.

Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families.

Offers an invitation to individuals to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with others each year.
City of Bondurant Beggar's Night.

Holiday food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas Toy Shopping.

For Thanksgiving & Christmas 2024:

The 2024 Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway is held at the PCM Help Center (6800 P Street, Lincoln) on Saturday, 11/23/24. Giving away 500 Thanksgiving meal baskets to those in need, from 9 am-11 am or until supplies run out.


Free Thanksgiving meal 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 11:30 am-1:30 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, 12/14/24 from 10:30 am-12:30 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.

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 Toy distribution and food vouchers.


For Christmas 2024, in-person Christmas Assistance sign-ups for Toy Shop will be taking place at the Salvation Army on the following days and times:
-- Wednesday, November 6th, 9 am-3 pm
-- Thursday, November 7th, 9 am-7 pm
-- Friday, November 8th, 1 pm-7 pm
-- Saturday, November 9th, 9 am-12 pm

An appointment is not required. Applicant must bring a valid Pottawattamie County ID, ID for all children in the household with printed birth date, and proof of Pottawattamie County residence (lease, utility bill, etc.).

Food baskets provided in December. Call Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9 am-1:30 pm to register. Call on this date only.

For Christmas 2024:

-- Nemaha County - 12/20/24 11 am-4 pm. Gift card pick up at the Auburn Christian Church.

-- Johnson County - 12/16/2024. All day pickup (8 am-4 pm) of gift cards in Tecumseh office.

-- Pawnee County - 12/18/2024 9AM - 11:30 am and 1 pm-3:30 pm. Pick up of food and gift cards in the Community Room at the Village Apartments.

City of Johnston Beggar's Night.
Maintain and advance the quality of life and economic prosperity, offer a variety of community events including the Christmas giveaway promotion in December.

Provides curbside distribution of holiday provisions.

Categories

Christmas Programs
Easter Programs
Thanksgiving Programs

Toys for Tots 2024 signup and distribution site.
Signup is November 1-November 24, 2024 on the website: www.myamplify.io/App/Form/8dccfb82-70-4752-a421-cc83f43e20f9 or call.

The Distribution date is December 7, 2024, from 10 am-1 pm.

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.

City of Des Moines Beggar's Night.

Christmas Food Box with a complete family dinner and a toy for children 17 or under.

For Christmas 2024, applicants are encouraged to call or visit their local Salvation Army office for details.

**2024 Sign Ups are closed


Offers Toys for Tots sign-ups for children 14 years of age and under. Sign-ups start Oct. 1, 2024 and go through Dec. 6, 2024. Call to apply for the program and use extension 0.