HELP WITH THE HOLIDAYS
GIFTS AND FOOD 2025
This is currently a work in progress. We will be adding more information as it becomes available.
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 need of assistance we encourage you to reach out and see what is available.
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 need of assistance we encourage you to reach out and see what is available.
Gifts for KidsPlease sign up for assistance from only 1 agency.
Multiple Counties:Salvation Army of Southern Illinois Angel Tree application deadline of November 4th.
Please sign up for assistance from only one agency.
Southeastern Illinois Toys for Tots host is The Hope Center. The Hope Center is located at 23 West Cherry in Albion. Volunteers are needed for Edwards, Northern White, Wabash, and Wayne County area. Any Toys for Tots boxes that collect Toys with stay in that county even if its in a neighboring county. If you or an organization is interested in becoming a toy drop off site or want to donate please contact Steve Smith at 618-445-2065. The first day to sign up for Toys for Tots will be Wednesday November 5th. The Hope Center will be signing up families every Wednesday in the month of November. The Hope Center will be open at 9am for all those that need help. There will also be a sign up for Toys for Tots on Saturday November 15 starting at 9am at the Hope Center. Franklin County
Toys for Tots started taking names November 1st!!! 5 counties: Jackson, Williamson, Union, Franklin, saline! Several pickup locations in December. Call Mon-Fri 9-4 618-303-0149 Be sure to sign up for Christmas Food Vouchers and Toys for Kids at the BWCMA Food Pantry while you can! Anyone living in the BCHS district is eligible. Two proofs of residency required for head of house; one proof of residency required for everyone else in the home, including children! Absolute last day to sign up is November 20th! Sesser Valier Sesser Valier School District Christmas Assistance Program for kids attending school in the district has been available in the past. Check with the school district to see if there is the same program in 2025 . Sesser Shop with a Hero Date: December 16th, 2025 Time: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Location: Sesser Dollar General We are currently accepting donations and applications for children to participate! To Donate: Please contact the City of Sesser at (618) 625-3611 for information on how to contribute. To Enroll a Child: Email Chief of Police Joshua J. Basenberg at [email protected] or Assistant Chief Jeremy Marx at [email protected] I Sesser Giving Tree Fund for Low income families The Giving Tree Fund is taking application for low income families in our area. Applicants to bring the following items to 508 West Franklin Street, Sesser, Illinois 62884: Picture Identification Verification of Medical Card Reduced Lunch Program Take applications to508 W fFranklin in Sesser Application dates- November 12th and November 19th 10am- 12pm December 3rd 10m - 12pm Contact: Lowanda Johnston 618-927-1458 Kim (Johnston) Scott 618-663-0763
County-Wide Toys for Tots More information on how to register is forthcoming Toys for Tots started taking names November 1st!!! 5 counties: jackson, williamson, union, Franklin, saline! Several pickup locations in December. Call Mon-Fri 9-4 618-303-0149 Murphysboro Snowflake Square- Referrals made through school districts and agencies ( working on trying to get updated information)
Family application
More information on how to register is forthcoming Coordinator Donna Ketring 618-303-0149
Applications due by December 1st Du Quoin Police Department is now accepting applications for Shop with a Cop. Applications for the 2025 Shop with a Cop program can be picked up beginning November 1st at the Du Quoin Police Department. Application Deadline is Monday December 1st at 4pm. The program is open to children ages newborn to 12yrs. The shopping event will be held on the evening of Wednesday December 10th, 2025.
To request a toy for Toy For Tots the Hope Center will take request every WEDNESDAY in November starting at 9am. The Hope Center located at 23 West Cherry in Albion. We wil also have a special sign up on Saturday November 19th at 9am
Toys for Tots Toys for Tots started taking names November 1st!!! 5 counties: Jackson, Williamson, union, Franklin, saline! Several pickup locations in December. Call Mon-Fri 9-4 618-303-0149 Williamson County Cops and Kids
Sponsored by Williamson County Fraternal Order of Police. Must submit application by December 3rd https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=377957561222041&set=pcb.377957577888706 |
FoodPlease sign up for assistance from only one agency.
November 18th Thanksgiving Food Box GIveaway 5:30 pm Revival Fire Tabernacle 304 N Otis, Marion, Illinois hanksgiving dinner box giveaway!!!! We will be handing out boxes of all the things you need to make a delicious Thanksgiving meal for your family. This is first come, first serve and ONLY ONE BOX PER VEHICLE. This is a drive-thru pickup only. Boxes will be handed out at 5:30pm. |