Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are distributed, as well as an Adopt a Family program.
2025 Signups will be available on the website October 11 through November 1, 2025.
Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are distributed, as well as an Adopt a Family program.
2025 Signups will be available on the website October 11 through November 1, 2025.
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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.
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.
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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.]
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Provides a seasonal Christmas give-away of food and Christmas presents for children of families in need. Children ages 12 and under receive toys and teens ages 13 through 18 receive a goodie bag.
Provides a seasonal Christmas give-away of food and Christmas presents for children of families in need. Children ages 12 and under receive toys and teens ages 13 through 18 receive a goodie bag.
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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.
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.
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Holiday programs.
Holiday assistance programs vary by location and by funding available. Clients are encouraged to call their local office for details.
Holiday programs.
Holiday assistance programs vary by location and by funding available. Clients are encouraged to call their local office for details.
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Sign-up on the website Oct 4-18 2024
Provides an application for a holiday wish list for children ages 0-17. Community volunteers try to fulfill the wish lists.
Sign-up on the website Oct 4-18 2024
Provides an application for a holiday wish list for children ages 0-17. Community volunteers try to fulfill the wish lists.
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Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families.
Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families.
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Provides Christmas gifts and a food basket to Iowa County residents. Taking applications through Fri Nov 8, 2024.
Provides Christmas gifts and a food basket to Iowa County residents. Taking applications through Fri Nov 8, 2024.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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Offers Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals at Crossroads Mission Avenue.
Offers Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals at Crossroads Mission Avenue.
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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.
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.
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Offers seasonal services, including:
- Holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, with gift cards for turkey
- Holiday toys and gifts as supplies last
- Easter baskets for youth
- Back-to-school supplies and backpacks for students in August
Offers seasonal services, including:
- Holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, with gift cards for turkey
- Holiday toys and gifts as supplies last
- Easter baskets for youth
- Back-to-school supplies and backpacks for students in August
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