Christmas food baskets, vouchers, and gifts for children.

For Christmas 2024:

Provides a child's toy and clothing of choice, hats and gloves and coat (if needed), food for the family, and other items.

Individual applicants and/or those wishing to inquire on behalf of an individual/family who may benefit from the program may send a message through the Caring Cupboard's Facebook page or call and leave a message at (308) 928-2264.

Volunteers, community groups and local businesses donate materials, food, toys and skills for seasonal holiday projects for low-income families. Provides food packages and allowances to purchase clothes, shoes, coats, and household goods.

Projects vary annually and by county office. Community members may contact their county BVCA office for details about local holiday programs.

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.

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.

Provides a Christmas Eve dinner from 12 pm-2 pm to persons in need. Sign-up begin December 1 2024, and continues until the event is full. Please call the church or email Lu to register.

Delivery is available to ONLY Cedar Rapid residents who are housebound. Must provide address. Deliveries will be made on December 24, 2024, (11 am-1 pm) Call the church to register.

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.

For Christmas 2024:

Christmas gifts for households with minors ages 13-17.

Online applications are from Oct 31-Nov 21. Apply at www.saangeltree.org

Required documents include state ID, proof of address, proof of income, and birth certificates for minors.

Gifts distributed to low income seniors. Registration dates for Christmas 2024 are closed.

Blitzen Bash for Christmas 2024 on Nov 21, from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.

Provides food and drink, silent auction, raffle, wine and spirits pull, entertainment, and more. Tickets are on sale as of Nov 1. Tickets are $20 and can be ordered at www.CASIBlitzenBash.com or through the CASI front desk.

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.

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.

2024

Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.

Food and gifts for families in need.

For Christmas 2024:

Applications accepted November 1-November 27, 2024. Call to register: (712) 328-8122, Mon-Fri 9 am-11 am and 1 pm-3 pm.

Eligibility Requirements: Picture ID; must be a resident of Southwest Iowa; applicants may apply at one agency only. Agencies coordinate lists of applicants to ensure no duplication.

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.

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.

Provides curbside distribution of holiday provisions.

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.

Offers Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals at Crossroads Mission Avenue.

Offers Toy distribution 2024.

To register with The Salvation Army or use the link below on November 1-November 27, 2024 or You can register in person at The Salvation Army on November 18-20, 2024.

Toy distribution dates are December 18-December 19, 2024.

The actual The Salvation Army toy distribution will take place at their downtown Dubuque location at 1099 Iowa St. The Salvation Army phone number is (563)-556-1573.

Visit this link to register SAAngelTree.org

Holiday Adoption program.

For Christmas 2024, the deadline to apply is December 1st.

This program is especially designed to help families who are facing financial hardships and are unable to afford a Christmas dinner or new toys and warm clothing for their children. The Holiday Adoption Program hopes to address the needs of low-income children and families during the holidays and winter season.

For Thanksgiving 2024, Thanksgiving Day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.

For Christmas 2024, Christmas day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.

Holiday gift program; services may vary annually.