2016 Winter Holiday Programs

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1 Annual Children's Christmas Party Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center THE PARTY FOR 2016 WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, FROM 5 PM-7 PM Open to children ages 3-12 who reside in the City of Rock Island / Milan, Illinois and whose families are in need during the holiday season. Program Description: ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY allows children and their parents to come together and enjoy the spirit of the holidays with treats and presents donated by fraternal groups, individuals, and area businesses. A parent or guardian must accompany all children. Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island Phone: (309) Contact Person: Kristia Tinsley-LeShoure, Facility Supervisor Intake Procedure: Sign-up is weekdays at the King Center Central Office from Monday, October 10 through Friday, December 2 during the hours of 9am-4:30pm. Parents must show identification and proof of residency (i.e., phone bill, utility bill, voting card, medical card). Volunteers are needed! Gift Wrapping Interested volunteers will need to be at ML King Center, Saturday, December 10 th at 9:00 a.m. until gift wrapping in done. Christmas Dinner Presented by Davenport Firefighters TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 FROM 11 AM 1 PM Address: CASI (Center for Active Seniors) 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA Phone: (563) Contact Person: Theresa Garrison Fees: CASI Members-$7; Non-Members $9 Get your tickets at the front desk! Volunteers Needed: Set up, clean up and serve. Penny Stipes , ext. 230 Entertainment is Wierson and Son! Christmas Dinner Christian Care SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 FROM 4-6 PM Open to residents of the Quad Cities area. Address: 2209 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois Phone: (309) Contact Person: Kenny Anderson

2 Christmas Holiday Baskets St. Anthony's Church SIGN-UP DATES/TIMES: NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 1 FROM 1 PM-3:00 PM ALL SIGN-UPS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON AT THE NORTH END OF THE PARISH. AND A PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SIGN-UP. PHONE SIGN-UPS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED. Open to residents of the the City of Davenport, Iowa. Only one basket per address. Program Description: CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BASKETS Program provides Christmas baskets for needy residents of Scott County. Delivery is from St. Anthony s Church parking lot to homes and recipient must be home to receive basket. There are no pick ups. Address: 417 Main Street, Davenport, IA Delivery Dates/Times: Saturday, December 17, 2016.Christmas Holiday Baskets Youth Hope SIGN-UP: NOVEMBER FROM 9 AM-12:00 PM ALL SIGN-UPS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON. PHONE SIGN-UPS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED. Open to Illinois residents. Only one basket per address. Limited quantities available. Program Description: CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS provides baskets for needy residents in the Illinois Quad Cities. Address: YouthHope s Moline Youth Center th Ave, Moline, IL Contact: Deanna or Katherine at (309) Delivery Dates/Times: *Pick-up times and locations vary as we partner with local churches to provide as many baskets as possible. Basket recipients will be notified of their pick-up details by postcard or phone call. Intake Procedure: *Must apply in person at Moline Youth Center. Applications taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to limited quantities, if you receive a Thanksgiving basket, you will not be eligible for a Christmas basket. Baskets are limited, so please do not apply if you are applying for a food basket with another agency.

3 Christmas Holiday Baskets Friendly House Friendly House will be accepting applications for our Holiday Basket program Monday, October 31 - Thursday, November 3 from 9:30-11:30 am and 1:30-3:00 pm. Program Description: Baskets contain food for a holiday meal and gifts for children 16 years and under. Address: 1221 Myrtle Street, Davenport, Iowa Delivery Dates/Times: Baskets will be distributed on Thursday, December 21 Phone: (563) , ext. 17 Contact Person: Jodi Stock, Family & Senior Services Supervisor Intake Procedure: To be eligible for a holiday basket, you must be registered in a Friendly House program or live west of Brady Street, south of Central Park and east of Lincoln Street. Applicants must bring a picture ID, proof of residence and social security cards for all household members. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Jodi Stock at , ext. 17. Christmas Distribution Scott County, IA The Salvation Army Davenport Corps Community Center SIGN-UP DATES FOR 2016 ARE NOVEMBER 2- December 9 SIGN-UP HOURS DURING THESE DATES ARE: MONDAYS FROM 12 PM-2:30 PM (NOV. 7, 14, 21, 28 and DEC 5) WEDNESDAYS FROM 1 PM-4 PM (NOV. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and DEC 7) FRIDAYS FROM 11 AM-2 PM (NOV. 4, 11, 18 and DEC. 2, 9) Open to residents of Scott County in Iowa. Not eligible if family has applied elsewhere. Program Description: CHRISTMAS DISTRIBUTION provides a Christmas Food Box, with complete Christmas family dinner and a Christmas toy for children 12 or under. Client will receive a denial letter if signed up for assistance in more than one location. Address: 3400 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, IA Phone: (563) Contact Person: Major Karen R. Felton Intake Procedure: Applicants must bring picture ID for self, recent proof of address (1 piece of mail), Social Security cards for all adults, certified birth certificate or medical card for all minors, proof of income. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Major Karen Felton at

4 Seasonal Assistance-Rock Island County, IL The Salvation Army Moline Corps Community Center SIGN-UP DATES FOR 2016 ARE NOVEMBER 2 THROUGH DECEMBER 9 SIGN-UP TIMES DURING THESE DATES ARE: MONDAYS 12 PM-2:30 PM (NOV. 7, 14, 21, 28 and DEC. 5) WEDNESDAYS 1 PM-4 PM (NOV. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and DEC. 7) FRIDAYS 11 AM-2 PM (NOV. 4, 11, 18 AND DEC. 2, 9) Open to residents of Rock Island County in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa. Not eligible if family has applied elsewhere. Program Description: CHRISTMAS DISTRIBUTION provides a Christmas Food Box, with a complete Christmas family dinner, and a Christmas toy for children 12 or under. Client will receive a denial letter if signed up for assistance in more than one location. Address: 2200 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL Phone: (309) Contact Person: Lts. Shane and Jeanette Jensen at Intake Procedure: Applicants must bring a valid picture ID, proof of address (2 pieces of mail), Social Security Card for all adults in the home, and proof of children. Volunteers are needed! Toys for Tots SIGN-UP DATES FOR 2016 ARE NOVEMBER 3 THROUGH DECEMBER 3 (NO SIGN-UP ON NOVEMBER 24 DUE TO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY) SIGN-UP TIMES DURING THESE DATES ARE: THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS FROM 9 AM-5 PM Open to children ages 6 months -12 years who reside in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. Program Description: TOYS FOR TOTS is designed to help support local families in supplying presents to their children for Christmas. All toys and donations come from local families and businesses. Location: nd Street West, Rock Island, IL Distribution Dates/Times: December from 8 am-5 pm & December 18 from 9 am-4 pm Warehouse Contact Number: Website: Metrolink Bus Route: 70 Purple Intake Procedure: Parents/guardians will need to provide the following: picture ID driver s license (or matricala), proof of current address (such as light bill, phone bill, etc.), current phone number, and children's birth certificates. Children must be 6 mos to 12 years of age (born by June 21, 2016). If foster parent or guardian, proof of custody is also required. Records from other agencies will be checked to avoid duplication in registration. Volunteers are needed! Contact Jeannine McKee at or jamckee2001@yahoo.com

5 S.H.A.R.E. Iowa / Illinois FOR DECEMBER FOOD PACKAGE, ORDER MUST BE PLACED BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 ORDER ONLINE OR AT HOST SITES PICKUP: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT HOST SITES (*Note that criteria may differ at different host sites call for specific site date/time information) Open to all Iowa/Illinois residents. No income requirements. Place online orders at: Program Description: S.H.A.R.E. Iowa (Self Help and Resource Exchange) is a supplemental food program. S.H.A.R.E. is a community-based, self-help program, which builds community through service and the distribution of a monthly food package. Various food packages are available. For package price, participants can save up to 50% on a wide variety of food. The food packages include: frozen meats, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, grocery items, and a monthly newsletter that provides more information and recipes. Phone: (call for information on local host sites) Fees: Christmas package is $33; Best Value package (which varies monthly) is $28. Additional packages are available. Accepts cash, debit/credit, money order, food stamps, and paypal (online). Checks are accepted at some host sites. There is a $1.50 fee for online orders and mail in orders. Volunteers are needed! Please contact your local host site.

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