Grandparents are invited to shop every other year for their grandchildren during the holiday season. Grandchildren must be 10 years old or younger.

Registration is late November. Contact Good Neighbor Community Center or visit the website for dates and times when posted.

Pleasant Hill Diner Trunk or Treat October 17, 2024, 5015 East University, Pleasant Hill.

Trick or Treat Around the Lake October 24, 2024, Copper Creek Lake Park, 4390 E. University Ave., Pleasant Hill.

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 Gift Program for minor children.

For Christmas 2024:

Campaign Start Date: 10/01/24
Campaign End Date: 12/20/24

Application Open Date: 11/01/24 (Date campaign begins accepting toy applications).
Application Close Date: 12/02/24 (Date campaign stops accepting toy applications).
Application Response Start Date: 12/08/24 (Date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications).
Application Response End Date: 12/16/24 (Date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications).

Distribution Start Date: 12/16/24 (First date of toy distribution. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations. Check website for additional distribution details).
Distribution End Date: 12/17/24 (Date when all toy distributions are expected to be completed).

TOY DROP SITE DATES

Last Collection Date: 12/12/24 (Date campaign will complete pickup from toy drop locations).

For those who still have toys that need to be picked up, contact Toys for Tots to arrange to either have them picked up, or have them dropped off to the campaign.

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.

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

2024 Application dates:

Opens September 16, 2024. Applications have closed as of December 03, 2024.

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

Application Response Dates:

Campaign begins reviewing and responding to applications on October 20, 2024, and will complete review and response on December 6, 2024.

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

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 North 30th Street, Omaha, or email [email protected]

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.

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).

2024 Christmas Assistance:

Registration will be done in person.

-- Omaha Citadel Sign-Up - 3738 Cuming Street:

Monday, October 28 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

Tuesday, October 29 (9 am-1 pm and 2 pm-6 pm)

Wednesday, (9 am-12 pm)

Zip codes: 68007, 68002, 68064, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68116, 68122, 68134, 68152, 68102, 68131, 68114, 68130, 68135, 68010, 68144, 68104, 68132, 68142, 68118, 68154, 68178, 68164

-- Omaha Kroc Sign-Up - 2825 Y Street:

Thursday, October 31 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)

Friday, November 1 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)Saturday, November 2 (9 am-12 pm)

Zip codes; 68005, 68028, 68046, 68059, 68107, 68127, 68128, 68133, 68136, 68113, 68147, 68117, 68157, 68123, 68106, 68137, 68105, 68108, 68124

Gifts and a food voucher are available to families with children ages 15 and younger and to seniors age 60+. Food vouchers are available for families with children ages 16+ and to adults without children.

Holiday gifts to low-income families in Sarpy County with children ages 0-16. Must be a Sarpy County resident to be eligible for this program.

2024 Registration information will be listed on the Sarpy County Human Services website.

2024 Registration:

First Baptist Church of Bellevue's Gymnasium (Do not call church for information)

-- Thursday, November 14th, 9 am-12 pm or 3 pm-6 pm

-- 112 East 23rd Avenue, Bellevue

St. Columbkille Church (Do not call church for information)

-- Tuesday, November 12th, 9 am-3 pm

-- Sacred Heart Center, 542 North Jefferson Street, Papillion

Bellevue Christian Center (Do not call church for information)

-- Saturday, November 9th, 9 am-1 pm

-- 1400 Harvell Drive, Bellevue

Documentation required:

-- Photo ID for head of household (person applying)

-- Proof of address in Sarpy County - current utility bill preferred, or letter from Nebraska DHHS

-- Proof of ages of children: children's birth certificates, or current Medicaid card, or school enrollment forms

-- Proof of household income: pay stubs for last 30 days; or Social Security 2024 Benefits Letter; or unemployment letter, or NE-DHHS Economic Assistance/Medicaid eligibility letter.

Applicants will know on registration day if they are approved. For questions, call Amanda at (402) 682-6602.

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.

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.

Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-16 are eligible.

For Christmas 2024:
Application Open Date: 11/27/2024 (Date campaign begins accepting toy applications.)
Application Close Date: 12/13/2024 (Date campaign stops accepting toy applications.)
Application Response Start Date: 12/11/2024 (Date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications.)
Application Response End Date: 12/15/2024 (Date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications.)

DISTRIBUTION DATES
Distribution Start Date: 12/16/2024 (First date of toy distribution. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations. Check website for additional distribution details.)
Distribution End Date: 12/16/2024 (Date when all toy distributions are expected to be completed.)

TOY DROP SITE DATES
Last Collection Date: 12/13/2024 (Date campaign will complete pickup from toy drop locations.)

For those who have toys that need to be picked up, contact the local campaign coordination office to arrange to either have them picked up or dropped off to the campaign.

Provides a holiday program that gives out food vouchers, clothing, and gifts to qualifying individuals and families in need.

Thanksgiving Food Baskets - Applications accepted Oct 15-Nov 14, 2024. Distribution is Nov 21, drive through 9 am-10 am.

Kids Christmas applications accepted Oct 15-Dec 5, 2024. Distribution date is Dec 20, 2024.

Christmas Food Basket - Applications accepted Oct 15-Dec 12, 2024. Distribution date is Dec 20, 2024.

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

For Thanksgiving 2024, meal box registration is Nov 4-7, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and proof of household size.

For Christmas 2024, assistance registration is Dec 2-5, from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm. Meal boxes and toys for children ages 0-12. Bring photo ID, proof of address, roof of household size, and proof of children's birthdates.

Provides a Thanksgiving meal to anyone on Thanksgiving Day 2024 at 12:30 pm at the St. John's Episcopal Church, 1458 W. Locust Street, Dubuque, Iowa. To order a delivery for the elderly; shut-ins and anyone in need of a meal, please call (563) 583-8535 before Nov. 19, 2024.

Holiday gift program, where donors purchase gifts for families in need. All who register for the program will also receive a food box.

Individuals may also register for a food box only.