Holiday Assistance Resources

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.