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United Way of Greater Kansas City 211 has created this list of all types of holiday/seasonal assistance. Thanksgiving Baskets: A basket of groceries is gathered for the client to cook a Thanksgiving meal Thanksgiving Meals: A hot meal is provided by the agency to celebrate Thanksgiving Christmas Baskets: A basket of groceries is gathered for the client to cook a Christmas meal Christmas Meals: A hot meal is provided by the agency to celebrate Christmas Holiday Gifts/Toys: Programs that provide gifts to children, families, older adults, etc. This can be a single gift from the program or a Holiday Store where family members can “shop” for gifts for themselves or each other. Generally, families may only receive assistance from one organization for holiday gifts/toys. Holiday Adoption Programs: Like “Adopt-A-Family” or “Angel Tree”, programs match people who want to provide personalized gifts with older adults/individuals with disabilities/low-income families in their community who would not be able to celebrate the holidays otherwise. These programs may not guarantee a match. Holiday Donations: Agencies doing specific donation drives for items to give as Holiday Gifts/Toys. *This service is new to being used new this year.

Christmas Baskets | HOLIDAY - Saint James United Church - Christmas Baskets

Saint James United Church is distributing Christmas food baskets.

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Christmas Baskets

Christmas Baskets | HOLIDAY - Shawnee Community Services Center - Christmas Food Baskets

Shawnee Community Services Center is providing a Christmas Food Box.

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Christmas Baskets

Christmas Tree Recycling | City Of Kansas City, MO - Leaf And Brush Collection

City offers yard waste services, as well as mulching/disposal of real Christmas trees.

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Christmas Tree Recycling

Holiday Gifts/Toys | HOLIDAY - City of Kansas City, MO - Mayor's Christmas Tree

The Mayor's Christmas Tree provides a small gift card for seniors and people who are disabled by calling 311.

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Holiday Gifts/Toys

Holiday Gifts/Toys | HOLIDAY - Shawnee Community Services Center - Children's Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Every child will receive a wrapped gift to take home.

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Holiday Gifts/Toys

Holiday Donations | Salvation Army - Holiday Donations

Walmart and The Salvation Army are teaming once again to help millions of children and families in need. Supporters can join the efforts by donating in person at most Walmart Stores or online.

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Holiday Donations

Holiday Gifts/Toys | HOLIDAY - Liberty Community Christmas Tree Program

The Liberty Community Christmas Tree (LCCT) Program is designed to lend a hand to families and older adults who are facing a difficult holiday season. There is only one application for the program - applicants without children will receive only the food basket.

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Holiday Gifts/Toys

Holiday Gifts/Toys | HOLIDAY - Salvation Army - Blue Valley - Christmas

Salvation Army is providing Christmas assistance through an Adopt A Family program and food baskets. Adopt a Family is only open to families with children and seniors.

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Holiday Gifts/Toys

Holiday Gifts/Toys | HOLIDAY - Salvation Army - Independence - Christmas

Salvation Army provides Christmas Assistance for seniors and families with children 0-14 years old.

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Holiday Gifts/Toys

Christmas Baskets | HOLIDAY - Salvation Army - Blue Valley - Christmas

Salvation Army is providing Christmas assistance through an Adopt A Family program and food baskets. Adopt a Family is only open to families with children and seniors.

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Christmas Baskets

Holiday Adoption Programs | HOLIDAY - Liberty Community Christmas Tree Program

The Liberty Community Christmas Tree (LCCT) Program is designed to lend a hand to families and older adults who are facing a difficult holiday season. There is only one application for the program - applicants without children will receive only the food basket.

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Holiday Adoption Programs

Christmas Baskets | HOLIDAY - Catholic Charities KCSJ - Christmas Baskets

Catholic Charities is providing a Christmas dinner in a drive-through event. Meal includes a ham/pork loin, macaroni & cheese, potatoes, vegetables, dessert, and bread/bread mix. Limited quantity; first come, first served.

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Christmas Baskets

Thanksgiving Meals | Bridge Over Troubled Water Food Pantry

Expanded, grocery store style food pantry offering frozen meat, produce, cleaning products, diapers and baby supplies, personal care and household items. Also provide catered and delivered Thanksgiving Meals for seniors and people who are disabled, a free Thanksgiving food "store", and Holiday Assistance for families and seniors. Sign up in person.

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Thanksgiving Meals

Holiday Gifts/Toys | HOLIDAY - Salvation Army - Wyandotte - Christmas

Salvation Army of Wyandotte County will be providing Christmas assistance.

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Holiday Gifts/Toys

Holiday Gifts/Toys | MidCity Excellence Community Learning Center

MidCity Excellence Community Learning Center is fostering a unified community capable of enhancing academic outcomes, addressing social challenges and expanding economic opportunities in the community.

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Holiday Gifts/Toys

Holiday Gifts/Toys | HOLIDAY - Salvation Army - Grandview - Christmas

Salvation Army of Grandview will provide holiday gifts and toys

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Holiday Gifts/Toys

Thanksgiving Baskets | Bridge Over Troubled Water Food Pantry

Expanded, grocery store style food pantry offering frozen meat, produce, cleaning products, diapers and baby supplies, personal care and household items. Also provide catered and delivered Thanksgiving Meals for seniors and people who are disabled, a free Thanksgiving food "store", and Holiday Assistance for families and seniors. Sign up in person.

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Thanksgiving Baskets

Christmas Meals | HOLIDAY - Salvation Army - Home Delivered Holiday Meals

The Salvation Army deliveries meals for both Thanksgiving and Christmas to homebound individuals. Qualifying individuals include those unable to leave their home due to disability, age, or other factors. One meal per person, two meal maximum per household.

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Christmas Meals

Personal/Grooming Supplies | HOLIDAY - Shelter KC - Christmas at the Crossroads

Christmas at the Crossroads is Shelter KC’s annual celebration of Christmas serving adults experiencing homelessness. THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT - tickets must be reserved in advance and are required to attend. Guests get to go to the Truman to experience the music, get items from booths, and then have a meal over at the mission.

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Personal/Grooming Supplies

Holiday Adoption Programs | HOLIDAY - Salvation Army - Blue Valley - Christmas

Salvation Army is providing Christmas assistance through an Adopt A Family program and food baskets. Adopt a Family is only open to families with children and seniors.

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Holiday Adoption Programs

Christmas Baskets | HOLIDAY - Salvation Army - Independence - Christmas

Salvation Army provides Christmas Assistance for seniors and families with children 0-14 years old.

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Christmas Baskets

Christmas Baskets | HOLIDAY - Liberty Community Christmas Tree Program

The Liberty Community Christmas Tree (LCCT) Program is designed to lend a hand to families and older adults who are facing a difficult holiday season. There is only one application for the program - applicants without children will receive only the food basket.

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Christmas Baskets

Holiday Gifts/Toys | Bridge Over Troubled Water Food Pantry

Expanded, grocery store style food pantry offering frozen meat, produce, cleaning products, diapers and baby supplies, personal care and household items. Also provide catered and delivered Thanksgiving Meals for seniors and people who are disabled, a free Thanksgiving food "store", and Holiday Assistance for families and seniors. Sign up in person.

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Holiday Gifts/Toys

Christmas Meals | HOLIDAY - Shelter KC - Christmas at the Crossroads

Christmas at the Crossroads is Shelter KC’s annual celebration of Christmas serving adults experiencing homelessness. THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT - tickets must be reserved in advance and are required to attend. Guests get to go to the Truman to experience the music, get items from booths, and then have a meal over at the mission.

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Christmas Meals

Christmas Baskets | HOLIDAY - Salvation Army - Wyandotte - Christmas

Salvation Army of Wyandotte County will be providing Christmas assistance.

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Christmas Baskets