HELP WITH THE HOLIDAYS- GIFTS AND FOOD
In addition to the programs listed below, schools, churches and service groups in your community may also be offering assistance during the holidays. If your family is in needs of assistance we encourage you to reach out and see what is available.
Gifts for the Kids
Please sign up for assistance from only one agency. Franklin County
To register for toys, call John Morgan at (618) 985-6128 To donate call if you would like to donate, call Skip and Patty Cosgrove at: (618) 967-9462. Jackson County
To register for toys, call John Morgan at (618) 985-6128 To donate call if you would like to donate, call Skip and Patty Cosgrove at: (618) 967-9462. Johnson County
(618) 993-5854. See detailed listing under Williamson County Toys for Tots To register for toys, call John Morgan at (618) 985-6128 To donate call if you would like to donate, call Skip and Patty Cosgrove at: (618) 967-9462. Saline County
To register for toys, call John Morgan at (618) 985-6128 To donate call if you would like to donate, call Skip and Patty Cosgrove at: (618) 967-9462. Williamson Counties
Johnson and Williamson counties only (618) 993-5854 Signup between October 24 and November 9th Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays only 9am- 12pm and 1pm- 4pm Only a certain number of clients will be seen each day Must meet income guidelines Bring photo id, , proof of current address (ID, medical card, copy of utility bill, etc); Proof of income, (medical card is not acceptable proof of income) ,social security cards for everyone in family or printout from social security administration. Proof of children's birthdays ( birth certificates, or medical card) legal documentation, Only the custodial parent may sign up their children for Angel Tree gifts https://www.facebook.com/southernillinoissalvationarmy Toys for Tots To register for toys, call John Morgan at (618) 985-6128 To donate call if you would like to donate, call Skip and Patty Cosgrove at: (618) 967-9462. Christmas on the Streets December 16th 11am- 4pm 100% FREE ITEMS & GIFTS !! (adults & children in need this Christmas) WHERE/WHEN: 112 E Monroe, Herrin, IL. The Loft Church @ 11 AM - 4 PM WHAT: Our 3rd annual Christmas community givaeway! The Loft in association with the City of Herrin, and other partners, are again giving to those in need this Christmas season. No strings attached! Customers can select a number of items from each table including: adult coats, children's coats, shirts, shoes, toys, food, backpacks, purses, personal essentials, more. Free coffee and healing prayer also available. WHO: Open to ALL in southern Illinois, though we ask to be considerate and give preference to those truly in need. *SECURITY PRESENT FOR ORDER* HOW: Upon entrance to the buildling, each participant will be given a number of tickets (to be determined) and a grocery bag. The grocery bag may be filled with as many needed clothing items as can fit. Each ticket will then correspond to one item to freely choose from toys (only 2 adults max per family). In addition, the first 40 participants will receive a raffle ticket to win special prizes at 3 PM! Raffle prizes include flat screen TV, bicycles, gift cards and more. |
Food
Please sign up for assistance from only one agency. Franklin County
320 S Main St, Benton For questions call 618-927-6270 Must come into to food pantry to sign-up Sign-up ends Nov 30th (Benton High School district only) Pick-up will be available Dec. 9th at the Food Pantry Johnson County Salvation Army (618) 993-5854. See detailed listing under Williamson County Williamson County
(618) 993-5854. Johnson and Williamson counties only (618) 993-5854 Signup between October 23 and November 10th Monday and Fridays only. 9am- 12pm Only a certain number of clients will be seen each day Must meet income guidelines Bring photo id, , proof of current address (ID, medical card, copy of utility bill, etc); Proof of income, (medical card is not acceptible proof of income) ,social security cards for everyone in family or printout from social security administration. Christmas Food Boxes Marion Ministerial Alliance 103 E Calvert Marion Illinois 618-993-8419 Saturday December 2, 2016 9:00 am- 11:00 am Sign ups are Monday Nov 6th through Friday November 17th 9:00 am- 11:00 am, No late sign ups allowed. (Marion school district only.) |