Visit the website for counties and agencies participating in local holiday assistance programs.
Visit the website for counties and agencies participating in local holiday assistance programs.
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Offers Thanksgiving meal baskets.
Offers Thanksgiving meal baskets.
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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Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2024:
South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):
-- Tuesday 11/12, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/14, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/16, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/19, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/21, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/26, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):
-- Saturday 11/16, 10 am-12 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 10 am-12 pm
One pantry distribution per address. Photo IDs are required for each household member. Clients may not receive food at one pantry and receive food at the other. Clients attempting to receive food at more than one Heartland Hope pantry per address will be denied.
Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2024:
South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):
-- Tuesday 11/12, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/14, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/16, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/19, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/21, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/26, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):
-- Saturday 11/16, 10 am-12 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 10 am-12 pm
One pantry distribution per address. Photo IDs are required for each household member. Clients may not receive food at one pantry and receive food at the other. Clients attempting to receive food at more than one Heartland Hope pantry per address will be denied.
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Provides a sit-down Thanksgiving meal to those in need on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, from 11 am-1 pm at the Community Center. emailing [email protected].
For more information or to request meal delivery: Contact Stacia or Jenny at [email protected].
Provides a sit-down Thanksgiving meal to those in need on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, from 11 am-1 pm at the Community Center. emailing [email protected].
For more information or to request meal delivery: Contact Stacia or Jenny at [email protected].
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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Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2024:
South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):
-- Tuesday 11/12, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/14, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/16, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/19, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/21, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/26, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):
-- Saturday 11/16, 10 am-12 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 10 am-12 pm
One pantry distribution per address. Photo IDs are required for each household member. Clients may not receive food at one pantry and receive food at the other. Clients attempting to receive food at more than one Heartland Hope pantry per address will be denied.
Thanksgiving Food distribution for 2024:
South Omaha hours (2021 U Street):
-- Tuesday 11/12, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/14, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/16, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/19, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
-- Thursday 11/21, 1:30 pm-4 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 9:30 am-12 pm
-- Tuesday 11/26, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Omaha hours (15555 Industrial Road):
-- Saturday 11/16, 10 am-12 pm
-- Saturday 11/23, 10 am-12 pm
One pantry distribution per address. Photo IDs are required for each household member. Clients may not receive food at one pantry and receive food at the other. Clients attempting to receive food at more than one Heartland Hope pantry per address will be denied.
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Offers holiday food boxes on Thanksgiving and Christmas to those in need.
Offers holiday food boxes on Thanksgiving and Christmas to those in need.
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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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Holiday meals 2025 for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter are served at Bethel Mission's Hope Cafe (1310 6th Avenue).
Thanksgiving meals served at Hope Cafe on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 12 pm-1 pm (no reservation required to eat at Hope Cafe). Thanksgiving orders for in-home meal delivery are from Nov 3rd - Nov 19th, 2025 at 4:30 pm or until capacity is reached. Call (515) 265-4277 or sign up at www.hopeiowa.org. Thanksgiving delivery to: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Booneville, Carlisle, Cumming, Clive, Dallas Center, Des Moines, Granger, Grimes, Hartford, Indianola, Johnston, Martinsdale, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Prole, Urbandale, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.
Christmas meal 2025 home delivery can be reserved by calling (515) 265-4277 or online at hopiowa.org. Orders will be taken form Dec 1st ,2025 - Dec 17th, 2025 at 4 pm or until full. Christmas meals are delivered to Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
Christmas can be enjoyed at Hope Cafe on Christmas day Thursday, Dec 25, 2025 from 12 pm-1 pm.
Holiday meals 2025 for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter are served at Bethel Mission's Hope Cafe (1310 6th Avenue).
Thanksgiving meals served at Hope Cafe on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 12 pm-1 pm (no reservation required to eat at Hope Cafe). Thanksgiving orders for in-home meal delivery are from Nov 3rd - Nov 19th, 2025 at 4:30 pm or until capacity is reached. Call (515) 265-4277 or sign up at www.hopeiowa.org. Thanksgiving delivery to: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Booneville, Carlisle, Cumming, Clive, Dallas Center, Des Moines, Granger, Grimes, Hartford, Indianola, Johnston, Martinsdale, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Prole, Urbandale, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.
Christmas meal 2025 home delivery can be reserved by calling (515) 265-4277 or online at hopiowa.org. Orders will be taken form Dec 1st ,2025 - Dec 17th, 2025 at 4 pm or until full. Christmas meals are delivered to Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
Christmas can be enjoyed at Hope Cafe on Christmas day Thursday, Dec 25, 2025 from 12 pm-1 pm.
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Provides curbside distribution of holiday provisions.
Provides curbside distribution of holiday provisions.
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Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Both meals are open to anyone in need.
Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, 11 am - 1 pm, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Registration will be taken until Nov. 27, 2024. Call the church office for details.
Christmas Day dinner on Christmas Day, 11 am - 1 pm, Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open in early December and will end December 24, 2024.
Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Both meals are open to anyone in need.
Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, 11 am - 1 pm, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Registration will be taken until Nov. 27, 2024. Call the church office for details.
Christmas Day dinner on Christmas Day, 11 am - 1 pm, Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open in early December and will end December 24, 2024.
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Thanksgiving 2024
Provides a Thanksgiving meal to anyone in need. The facility is handicapped accessible but meals can be delivered to individuals who cannot make it to the restaurant for pick-up (open to anyone). Orders must be called in and are taken until the day before Thanksgiving or they run out.
Deliveries are only made to these zip codes: 50009, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50265, 50320, 50321, 50322 and 50324. Limit of eight meals per household.
Carry-out orders are available and can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day between the hours of 11 am-2 pm. Must be present for the delivery. Deliveries will be dropped off Thanksgiving starting between 9:30 am-10 am. Delivery time can't be determined.
**Answering service will ask for name, address, zip code, phone number, and the number of meals needed.
*DO NOT CALL THE RESTAURANT, THEY CANNOT HELP WITH DELIVERY OR PASS ON MESSAGES.
Thanksgiving 2024
Provides a Thanksgiving meal to anyone in need. The facility is handicapped accessible but meals can be delivered to individuals who cannot make it to the restaurant for pick-up (open to anyone). Orders must be called in and are taken until the day before Thanksgiving or they run out.
Deliveries are only made to these zip codes: 50009, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50265, 50320, 50321, 50322 and 50324. Limit of eight meals per household.
Carry-out orders are available and can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day between the hours of 11 am-2 pm. Must be present for the delivery. Deliveries will be dropped off Thanksgiving starting between 9:30 am-10 am. Delivery time can't be determined.
**Answering service will ask for name, address, zip code, phone number, and the number of meals needed.
*DO NOT CALL THE RESTAURANT, THEY CANNOT HELP WITH DELIVERY OR PASS ON MESSAGES.
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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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Offers a free meal delivered to older adults, 60 years of age or older (homebound, lonely, or alone) on Thanksgiving Day. Meal consists of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll, banana, and cookies.
2024 reservations accepted until November 21st. Callers must speak with someone to make a reservation; no voice messages will be accepted. Phone lines are open on weekdays from 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm.
Meal deliver occurs on Thu morning, Nov 28. Applicant must be home to receive the meal, no meals will be left at the door. Volunteers prepare and deliver the meals following local regulations and CDC guidelines. Specific delivery times cannot be scheduled. Cannot feed families.
Offers a free meal delivered to older adults, 60 years of age or older (homebound, lonely, or alone) on Thanksgiving Day. Meal consists of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll, banana, and cookies.
2024 reservations accepted until November 21st. Callers must speak with someone to make a reservation; no voice messages will be accepted. Phone lines are open on weekdays from 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm.
Meal deliver occurs on Thu morning, Nov 28. Applicant must be home to receive the meal, no meals will be left at the door. Volunteers prepare and deliver the meals following local regulations and CDC guidelines. Specific delivery times cannot be scheduled. Cannot feed families.
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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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Provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Details for Thanksgiving 2025 to be determined.
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.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Details for Thanksgiving 2025 to be determined.
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 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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Provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Details for Thanksgiving 2025 to be determined.
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.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Details for Thanksgiving 2025 to be determined.
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 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.
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.
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