Project Santa's Toy and Joy Shop Program empowers low-income parents to have gifts for their children under the tree on Christmas morning, or to celebrate their holiday of choice. Provides 3 -5 new toys for each child, books, school supplies, stocking stuffers, and coloring books. Serves children ages birth to 12.
For Christmas 2024:
To sign up for Project Santa, beginning December 1st through December 21st, community members can visit the Timberlake Outreach Center or Council Bluffs Outreach Center (on the days they are open) and sign up their children (aged newborn to 12 years old) to receive new toys for Christmas. This should be done during visitors' once-a-month shopping time. Please note each child can only be signed up once for this program.
To sign children up for Christmas gifts, applicants must bring:
-- A current piece of mail
-- Social Security cards for each child (ages newborn to 12 years old) to sign up to receive gifts
-- A document verifying the children's ages (such as a birth certificate or Medicaid card)
To Shop for Toys: After sign-up, applicants will be given a confirmation sheet with an appointment day and time to come and shop for toys for the children that were signed up. Applicants will need to bring that confirmation sheet with them when shopping for toys.
The Toy N Joy shop is located on the main campus by the airport in Omaha, and will be open from 10 am-6 pm on December 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st. Children cannot be present at the Toy N Joy shop.
Project Santa's Toy and Joy Shop Program empowers low-income parents to have gifts for their children under the tree on Christmas morning, or to celebrate their holiday of choice. Provides 3 -5 new toys for each child, books, school supplies, stocking stuffers, and coloring books. Serves children ages birth to 12.
For Christmas 2024:
To sign up for Project Santa, beginning December 1st through December 21st, community members can visit the Timberlake Outreach Center or Council Bluffs Outreach Center (on the days they are open) and sign up their children (aged newborn to 12 years old) to receive new toys for Christmas. This should be done during visitors' once-a-month shopping time. Please note each child can only be signed up once for this program.
To sign children up for Christmas gifts, applicants must bring:
-- A current piece of mail
-- Social Security cards for each child (ages newborn to 12 years old) to sign up to receive gifts
-- A document verifying the children's ages (such as a birth certificate or Medicaid card)
To Shop for Toys: After sign-up, applicants will be given a confirmation sheet with an appointment day and time to come and shop for toys for the children that were signed up. Applicants will need to bring that confirmation sheet with them when shopping for toys.
The Toy N Joy shop is located on the main campus by the airport in Omaha, and will be open from 10 am-6 pm on December 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st. Children cannot be present at the Toy N Joy shop.
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Baskets containing food for a holiday meal and gifts for children ages 16 and under.
Sign Up is the last full week in October, with varying hours.
Distribution of baskets takes place the Wednesday the week prior to Christmas.
Must live with in the area between Brady Street & Lincoln Avenue and River Drive to Kimberly Road.
Baskets containing food for a holiday meal and gifts for children ages 16 and under.
Sign Up is the last full week in October, with varying hours.
Distribution of baskets takes place the Wednesday the week prior to Christmas.
Must live with in the area between Brady Street & Lincoln Avenue and River Drive to Kimberly Road.
Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families.
Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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New Beginnings Discipleship Ministries offers to help families to sign up for Toys for Tots during the holiday season.
Sign up dates to be determined.
New Beginnings Discipleship Ministries offers to help families to sign up for Toys for Tots during the holiday season.
Sign up dates to be determined.
Thanksgiving Food Boxes for low-income households in Richardson County who need extra help with groceries.
For Thanksgiving 2024, no documentation is required except proof of Richardson County residency. 1 pantry per household.
Sign-up starts Oct 28, 2024; supplies are limited. To request a pantry and schedule a pickup time, call (402) 245-5284. Pickup is at the Falls City location (Richardson County Courthouse, Room 101) on Wed, Nov 20, from 8:30 am-11:30 am, and Thu, Nov 21, from 1 pm-4 pm.
Christmas program applications for the Holiday Outreach Program, organized by local churches.
For Christmas 2024, Holiday Gift applications can be picked up at the SENCA office in Falls City or Humboldt, starting Oct 26, 2024.
No applications will be accepted after Nov 15 at 4 pm.
SENCA is only providing food baskets for those clients requesting them. There are no eligibility requirements to receive a food basket from SENCA.
For gift drive information and gift requests, call Jo Watlington at (402) 801-9211 or Bonnie Kean at (402) 802-6337.
Thanksgiving Food Boxes for low-income households in Richardson County who need extra help with groceries.
For Thanksgiving 2024, no documentation is required except proof of Richardson County residency. 1 pantry per household.
Sign-up starts Oct 28, 2024; supplies are limited. To request a pantry and schedule a pickup time, call (402) 245-5284. Pickup is at the Falls City location (Richardson County Courthouse, Room 101) on Wed, Nov 20, from 8:30 am-11:30 am, and Thu, Nov 21, from 1 pm-4 pm.
Christmas program applications for the Holiday Outreach Program, organized by local churches.
For Christmas 2024, Holiday Gift applications can be picked up at the SENCA office in Falls City or Humboldt, starting Oct 26, 2024.
No applications will be accepted after Nov 15 at 4 pm.
SENCA is only providing food baskets for those clients requesting them. There are no eligibility requirements to receive a food basket from SENCA.
For gift drive information and gift requests, call Jo Watlington at (402) 801-9211 or Bonnie Kean at (402) 802-6337.
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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.
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.
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**11/18/24 - Program is FULL for the 2024 season.
Each child will receive a minimum of 1 toy and stocking stuffer. Children must be 18 or younger to participate. Children do not need to be present while registering or during pick up. Toys are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each child may only receive toys once. This is a Toys for Tots event.
Pre-registration is required. Registrants must come into the Bidwell Pantry to sign up for the Holiday Toy Pantry. Registration is between 10 am-4 pm Monday through Friday from November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024 OR until the event is full.
**11/18/24 - Program is FULL for the 2024 season.
Each child will receive a minimum of 1 toy and stocking stuffer. Children must be 18 or younger to participate. Children do not need to be present while registering or during pick up. Toys are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each child may only receive toys once. This is a Toys for Tots event.
Pre-registration is required. Registrants must come into the Bidwell Pantry to sign up for the Holiday Toy Pantry. Registration is between 10 am-4 pm Monday through Friday from November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024 OR until the event is full.
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The Christmas Angel Tree Program provides gifts and food baskets to registered children.
Christmas 2024 registration period is October 14-17 and 21-24. Contact Salvation Army for information on how to apply.
The Christmas Angel Tree Program provides gifts and food baskets to registered children.
Christmas 2024 registration period is October 14-17 and 21-24. Contact Salvation Army for information on how to apply.
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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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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.
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.
A public charity which raises funds and collects toys/games to be distributed to low income families during the holidays.
DONATE CASH OR CHECK: The preferred method for monetary donations is for the individual or business to send a check or money order to the local Toys for Tots Coordinator, made payable to "Toys for Tots" and mailed to: Toys for Tots Coordinator, Marine Corps Reserve Center, Bldg # 47 Dickman Ave., Des Moines IA 50315.
Visit the website to find a list of agencies participating in signing up children for Toys for Tots.
A public charity which raises funds and collects toys/games to be distributed to low income families during the holidays.
DONATE CASH OR CHECK: The preferred method for monetary donations is for the individual or business to send a check or money order to the local Toys for Tots Coordinator, made payable to "Toys for Tots" and mailed to: Toys for Tots Coordinator, Marine Corps Reserve Center, Bldg # 47 Dickman Ave., Des Moines IA 50315.
Visit the website to find a list of agencies participating in signing up children for Toys for Tots.
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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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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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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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Thanksgiving 2024 meal deliveries to those who are in the following zip codes 50316, 50317, 50327, 50009, 50319. Thanksgiving meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-10:30 am, pick up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Christmas meal deliveries to those who are in the following zip codes: 50316, 50317, 50327, 50009, 50319 Christmas meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-10:30 am, pick up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Christmas Day
Christmas reservations will not be taken until after Thanksgiving.
Reservations in English (515) 326-2685, reservations in Spanish (515) 343-6399.
Thanksgiving 2024 meal deliveries to those who are in the following zip codes 50316, 50317, 50327, 50009, 50319. Thanksgiving meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-10:30 am, pick up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Christmas meal deliveries to those who are in the following zip codes: 50316, 50317, 50327, 50009, 50319 Christmas meal delivery will be from 9:30 am-10:30 am, pick up will be from 11 am-11:30 am, dine in will be from 11:30 am-1 pm on Christmas Day
Christmas reservations will not be taken until after Thanksgiving.
Reservations in English (515) 326-2685, reservations in Spanish (515) 343-6399.
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Provides food for the entire family at Christmas time and toys for younger children in the family.
Provides food for the entire family at Christmas time and toys for younger children in the family.
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This annual holiday event is free for children in foster care, adopted from foster care, kinship placement, relative placement and other children living in the foster household.
Registration is required and will close when full. Please visit website for more information regarding dates and registration forms. Winter Wonderland Holiday Celebration toy distribution Saturday, December 14th, 2024 from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm.
Event held at Hawkeye Downs Expo Hall, 4400 Sixth Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Each child must be registered online via the website, keep an lookout for dates. Register early as this event fills up quickly. To donate to the toy drive, the deadline is Friday, December 8, 2024. Drop off location is 6000 7th St SW in Cedar Rapids.
This annual holiday event is free for children in foster care, adopted from foster care, kinship placement, relative placement and other children living in the foster household.
Registration is required and will close when full. Please visit website for more information regarding dates and registration forms. Winter Wonderland Holiday Celebration toy distribution Saturday, December 14th, 2024 from 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm.
Event held at Hawkeye Downs Expo Hall, 4400 Sixth Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Each child must be registered online via the website, keep an lookout for dates. Register early as this event fills up quickly. To donate to the toy drive, the deadline is Friday, December 8, 2024. Drop off location is 6000 7th St SW in Cedar Rapids.
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For Christmas 2024, Christmas baskets are being offered at the 1310 White Street location, distributed on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Pick-up is from 10 am-3 pm on those days.
Sign-up is in-person only (no phone registration) during regular hours. Registration begins December 2nd, 2024. Deadline to sign-up is December 13, 2024.
No phone orders or delivery must come in to sign up and pick up.
For Christmas 2024, Christmas baskets are being offered at the 1310 White Street location, distributed on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Pick-up is from 10 am-3 pm on those days.
Sign-up is in-person only (no phone registration) during regular hours. Registration begins December 2nd, 2024. Deadline to sign-up is December 13, 2024.
No phone orders or delivery must come in to sign up and pick up.
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