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New Opportunities - Dallas County

Location Name
New Opportunities - Dallas County
2816 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220

Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.

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New Opportunities - Guthrie County

Location Name
New Opportunities - Guthrie County
400 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115

Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.

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Southeast Nebraska Community Action - Pawnee County

Location Name
Southeast Nebraska Community Action - Pawnee County
418 11th Street, Apt 137, Pawnee City, NE 68420

Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.

For Christmas 2025:

As of 11/20/25, no longer accepting applications but community members may still call and see if the office might have extra gift cards to Dollar Fresh and Family Fare grocery stores in Richardson County for food for the families (distributed on December 14th).

[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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Southeast Nebraska Community Action - Pawnee County

Location Name
Southeast Nebraska Community Action - Pawnee County
418 11th Street, Apt 137, Pawnee City, NE 68420

For Christmas 2025:  INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE YET

-- Nemaha County – 12/20/24 11 am-4 pm. Gift card pick up at the Auburn Christian Church.

-- Johnson County - 12/16/2024. All day pickup (8 am-4 pm) of gift cards in Tecumseh office.

-- Pawnee County - 12/18/2024 9AM – 11:30 am and 1 pm-3:30 pm. Pick up of food and gift cards in the Community Room at the Village Apartments.

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Multicultural Family Center

Location Name
Multicultural Family Center
1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001

Thanksgiving assistance - Offering a turkey giveaway on November 22nd, 2025, at 11 am-1 pm. Open to Dubuque County residents only. Individuals can register on-site the day of the giveaway to receive one free turkey per household.

Christmas assistance - To register for the Toys for Tots 2025 program visit website or in person to register. Open to children ages 14 and under. Registration will remain open until all time slots are full.

The Official Toys for Tots toy distribution site will be at the Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave. 

Registration link: https://toystortotsdbq.simplybook.me/v2/ 

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New Opportunities - Audubon County

Location Name
New Opportunities - Audubon County
109 Tracy Street, Audubon, IA 50025

Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.

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Webster County Food Pantry

Location Name
Webster County Food Pantry
341 West 7th Avenue, United Methodist Church, Red Cloud, NE 68970

Food pantry.

Giving Tree provides Christmas presents for children.

For Christmas 2025, Giving Tree registration forms are available at the pantry starting Mon, Oct 7, 2025. Same-day application at the pantry is preferred. Deadline to submit forms is Wed, Nov 19.

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HACAP - Jones County Office

Location Name
HACAP - Jones County Office
105 Broadway Place, Anamosa, IA 52205

Provides gifts and a food box for families that live in Jones county that have children 12 years of age and younger that live in their household. Registration deadline is Nov. 30, 2025. To register visit our office to get a form.

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Eddie Davis Community Center

Location Name
Eddie Davis Community Center
1312 Maple Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Offering a drive-thru Thanksgiving and Christmas meal. Then a food basket is offered after the meal, generally distributed the Friday before the holidays. Please call ahead for information on meals. 

Thanksgiving meal - November 21st at 2 pm

Christmas Meal - December 19th at 2 pm 

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Salvation Army - Kearney

Location Name
Salvation Army - Kearney
1719 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847

For Christmas Food for 2025, signup dates are:

- 11/19 - 5 pm-8 pm

- 12/3 - 5 pm-8 pm

- 12/6 - 10 am-4 pm

- One signup per household.

- Sign up for food at the Kearney Salvation Army (North doors) at 1719 Central Ave, Kearney. Signing up for toys is a separate process.

For Christmas Toys for 2025:

- Angel Tree is live for signups, as of Oct 2, 2025. Must live in Buffalo County. Sign up at www.saangeltree.org

- The sign-up is for children ages 18 and under.

- Registration deadline to be determined.

- For questions, visit the Salvation Army Kearney page on Facebook and use Facebook Messenger; staff will reply as soon as possible. www.facebook.com/TSAKearney

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WayPoint Resources

Location Name
WayPoint Resources
1155 SE Boone Drive, North entry of Westview Church in the lower level, Waukee, IA 50263

Provides holiday food assistance to those in need.

Thanksgiving 2025 bonus items will be offered during regular shopping hours to registered clients during the month of November.

Christmas 2025 assistance available with traditional Christmas Meal Box and Christmas Gifts for Kids to registered clients in December. December Blessings registration begins on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Deadline ends on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Pickup is Friday, December 12, 2025

To qualify:

If client has used this pantry's services for the last three months and resides in the Waukee School District and has recently provided a proof of residency and identification for each person in their household, they may already be qualified; please complete an online application. If this is the first time applying for assistance or client's information in WayPoint Resources system is not current, client must bring required documents to the WayPoint Resources office during food pantry hours within 10 days of submitting an application.

If client already applied at another agency:

If client has been approved or expects to be approved with another agency for their holiday program, client will be disqualified from this program. This includes, but is not limited to, West Des Moines Human Services, Toys for Tots, Shop with a Cop, Angel Tree Programs and other food or gift giveaway programs.

**Applicants are not qualified for the program until identification for each person, and proof of residency is confirmed.

Once approved, applicants will receive an email confirmation with pick up instructions, including date and time. If applicant has not received an email confirmation, please contact WayPoint Resources at [email protected] or (515) 987-5523. Please bring a photo ID in order to receive dinner boxes and gifts.

If client cannot make the assigned date and time for pick up, another family member or friend can pick up on their behalf. Please call and let WayPoint Resources know who has permission to pick up items, or make other arrangements. If client does not pick up items or make other arrangements for pick-up, their items will be given to families on the waiting list. Failure to pick up may disqualify client's family from future programs.

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KFOR Operation Santa Claus

Location Name
KFOR Operation Santa Claus
3800 Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68504

Solicits monetary donations to purchase specifically requested toys for less fortunate children in Lincoln, Nebraska, ages 1-13 for Christmas.

Works with social service agencies in Lincoln, Nebraska to qualify families.

The National Guard provides volunteers to help sort applications and distribute toys.

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Fellowship Cup, The

Location Name
Fellowship Cup, The
203 North Jefferson Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

Offers holiday food boxes on Thanksgiving and Christmas to those in need. 

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MATURA Union County Outreach Center

Location Name
MATURA Union County Outreach Center
207B North Elm Street, Creston, IA 50801

Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas toy assistance for 2025 dates and times to be determined.

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Simon House Thrift Store/Food Pantry

Location Name
Simon House Thrift Store/Food Pantry
1853 10th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601

Thrift shop with vouchers provided by most churches, government offices, and community agencies.

School supply distribution.

Santa's workshop provides Christmas presents.

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Dyersville Area Chamber of Commerce

Location Name
Dyersville Area Chamber of Commerce
1100 16th Avenue Court SE, Dyersville, IA 52040
Maintain and advance the quality of life and economic prosperity, offer a variety of community events including the Christmas giveaway promotion in December.
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Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska Family Stabilization - Gering

Location Name
Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska Family Stabilization - Gering
3350 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341

Christmas 2026 details to be determined.

For Christmas 2025:

Provides a holiday a food basket and gifts for children.

Starting Oct 1, 2025, and ending Nov 26, 2025, applications will be accepted by same-day appointment only. No applications accepted after Nov 26.

Applicants must bring proof of income for everyone in the household.

To sponsor a child or family or for more information, call Carmen Trevino at (308) 635-3089.

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Toys for Tots - Quad Cities

Location Name
Toys for Tots - Quad Cities
NorthPark Mall Entrance 5 (near Von Maur), 320 Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806

The mission of the program is to collect and distribute new unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to children less fortunate in the local community, ages 6 months-12 years. Toy application information for 2025: 10/1/25: Application open date. 11/26/25: Application close date. 10/13/25: Application response start date. 11/29/25: Application response end date.

Verification Dates and Times:

October Dates: Open from 9 am-6 pm

October- 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, and 29th

November Dates: Open from 9 am-6 pm

November- 1st, 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd, and 29th

Toy Distribution: Starts 10/28/2025, ends 12/19/2025. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations.

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New Opportunities - Calhoun County

Location Name
New Opportunities - Calhoun County
334 Richmond Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579

Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.

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Bags of Hope

Location Name
Bags of Hope
15114 Illinois Street, Plainfield, IL 60544

Provides weekly backpacks of non-perishable food items to students during the school year, delivered directly to their homes. During the summer, students are provided monthly boxes of fresh produce and food for meals. Also, provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.

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United States Marine Corps Reserve - Toys for Tots

Location Name
United States Marine Corps Reserve - Toys for Tots
Building 47 Dickman Avenue, Nmcrc, Des Moines, IA 50315

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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Bloomington-Normal Trades and Labor Assembly

Location Name
Bloomington-Normal Trades and Labor Assembly
Address Confidential, Bloomington, IL 61702

2025

Offers holiday assistance for parents who are unemployed or underemployed. Gift and food distribution will take place at the Midwest Food Bank, 2031 Warehouse Road, Normal (off of Northtown Road, north of I-55 in Normal).

Registration is online. Starting in mid-October, visit the website or Facebook page to access the form. the form swill jol longer be available one tall spots are filled.

Distribution, Dec 13, 2025 from 8 am-11 am. This will be a drive-in, drive-out event and packages will be loaded in vehicles. Children do not need to be present to receive a gift.

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New Opportunities - Greene County

Location Name
New Opportunities - Greene County
1401 North Elm Street, Suite A, Jefferson, IA 50129

Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.

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Mid-Sioux Opportunity Outreach Office - Ida County

Location Name
Mid-Sioux Opportunity Outreach Office - Ida County
401 Moorehead Street, Ida County Courthouse, Ida Grove, IA 51445

For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2025:

Holiday Food provides special meals during the holiday season.

Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.

Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are offered through some Mid-Sioux Opportunity outreach offices, as well as Christmas gift distribution programs. Dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.

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MorningStar Mission Ministries - Drop In Center

Location Name
MorningStar Mission Ministries - Drop In Center
364 East Washington Street, Joliet, IL 60433
Each holiday season, provides Christmas gifts to families in need throughout the community.
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