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 HELP WITH THE HOLIDAYS
GIFTS AND FOOD 2025

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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. 

Gifts for Kids

Please sign up for assistance from only 1 agency.

Multiple Counties:

Salvation Army of Southern Illinois Angel Tree application deadline of November 4th.
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Please sign up for assistance from only one agency.
  • Edwards County
Toys for Toys in Albion
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
  • County-Wide
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
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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 2024.
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Sesser
Shop with a Hero

It is that time of year to start planning on our City's Fire and Police Department's Christmas outreach (SHOP WITH A HERO) for kids in our community that might need supported during the Christmas Season. If you would like to sign up a child or donate to the event please contact city hall by coming by Monday thru Friday, 9-5 pm. There is a sign up list at city hall and contributions can be made too.

​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
Contact:
Lowanda Johnston 618-927-1458
Kim (Johnston) Scott 618-663-0763

  • Jackson County

​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)



  • Johnson County


  • Massac County
Toys for Tots- Paducah
Family application 

  • Union 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
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  • Saline County County-Wide
Toys for Tots
More information on how to register is forthcoming
Coordinator Donna Ketring 618-303-0149

  • Perry County
DuQuoin- Shop with a Cop
Applications due by December 1st

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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.
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  • White County
Toys for Toys in Albion
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

  • Williamson Counties

​ 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

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Food

Please 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.



 

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