The Salvation Army

2625 Potter Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-474-6263

• Thanksgiving Distribution
  Applications accepted from October 30, 2023 –November 16, 2023 on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Guests can apply for one Thanksgiving food basket per household. Guests need a valid ID and proof of address.
• Christmas Assistance (Food and Toys)
  Applications will be taken Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.  and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. between November 27, 2023 - December 14, 2023. To apply for Christmas food baskets, guests need a valid ID and proof of address. To apply for toys (for children 16 and under), guests need photo ID, proof of address, household size and number of children.

Center for People

3901 N. 27th Street, Unit#1
Lincoln, NE 68521
402-473-3019

• Fall Food Festival
  November 20, 2023 - November 22, 2023
  A special food distribution for Center for People cardholders, featuring seasonal foods in a festive atmosphere and family-friendly activities.
• Toyland Event
  December 20, 2023 - December 22, 2023
  An opportunity for Center for People cardholders to collect a toy for children and teens in their family.

Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach

2121 N. 27th Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-477-4116

• Thanksgiving Feast
  November 23, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  Turkey dinner and all of the fixings will be served at Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach.
• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner
  December 24, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  December 24, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  December 25, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  December 25, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  We are open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Day! Join us for a hot, nutritious, prepared meal served in a warm, welcoming, and festive dining room.

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties

210 ‘O’ Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-875-9320

• Community Action Holiday Toy Drive
  In December, families participating in Community Action programs are able to choose toys/gifts for their children at no cost to them because of generous community donations.
• Gathering Place Meal Service
  November and December from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  Community Action’s Gathering Place serves a nightly meal seven days a week to anyone who needs one, no questions asked.

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Catholic Social Services

2241 ‘O’ Street.
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-474-1600

• Thanksgiving Food Basket
  Baskets can be requested starting November 3, 2023. Pick-up on Friday, November 17, 2023 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Orders filled as food basket supplies last.  
• Christmas Food Basket
  Baskets can be requested starting November 27, 2023. Pick-up on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  Orders filled as food basket supplies last.

Mourning Hope Grief Center, Willard Community Center, and Lutheran Family Services

1311 S. Folsom Street
Lincoln, NE 68522

• Winter Wonderland Celebration
  December 12, 2023 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Stop by the Schroder Park Wellness Campus for family winter giveaways: gingerbread house kit, hot cocoa kit, toy & stuffed animal. All items are available while supplies last.

Good Neighbor Community Center (GNCC)

2617 Y Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-477-4173

• Thanksgiving Food Giveaway
  Food pick-up on November 20, 2023 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. GNCC will be providing turkeys, halal chicken (for Muslim neighbors), and Thanksgiving food.
• Grandparents (Christmas) Room
  Distribution will be December 4 - 21, 2023. Grandparents from low-income families receive toys for their grandchildren.

People’s City Mission

PCM Help Center
6800 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68505
402-475-1303

• Turkey Basket Give-Away Drive Through
  Pick-up on November 18, 2023
  Qualified families and individuals can get a free Thanksgiving dinner to take home.
• Santa’s Workshop Wrapping Party
  Event on December 14, 2023
  Free Christmas Toy Shopping and Wrapping.

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Downloadable PDF with list of Holiday Programs