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2010 Winter Holiday Programs

Annual Children’s Christmas Party, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, Wed., Dec. 15, 5 PM-7 PM at Second Baptist Church, 919 6th Avenue, Rock Island, IL (across the street from the King Center). Contact Ida Robinson, Human Service Specialist (309) 732-2999. Fees: None. Open to children ages 3-12 who reside in the City of Rock Island, Illinois and whose families are in need during the holiday season.
Be a Santa to a Senior, Home Instead Senior Care. Provides Christmas/holiday gifts to seniors who are in need or may be alone for Christmas. Names taken during office hours Mon.-Fri. 8 AM-4:30 PM through Mon., Dec. 6. Please call Debbie at 563-359-0027.
Christmas Holiday Baskets, St. Anthony’s Church. Christmas baskets for needy residents of Scott Co. Delivery Sat. Dec. 18 from 8 am-12 noon. Recipient must be home to receive basket. Fees: None. Sign up in person at school bldg. behind the church. Photo ID required. Dec. 1-2 from 1 PM-3:30 PM. Photo ID required. Open to residents of the the City of Davenport, Iowa. Only one basket per address.
Dispatch Good Fellow and Argus Santa Fund. Gift certificates mailed in early December to qualified families to help with their Christmas shopping.. Contact Kristian Demeyer (309) 757-4919 for sign-up details. Open to parents/guardians of children ages 0-13 currently living in the Rock Island/Milan and Moline/Coal Valley school districts in Illinois. Must meet State of Illinois Food Stamp level income eligibility requirements.
Friendly House Holiday Baskets provides Christmas baskets distributed Dec. 16 to residents in a targeted area of Davenport. Contact Jodi Stock (563) 323-1821, ext. 17 for sign-up details. Sign up is Nov. 1-5, 9 am-11:30 am and 1:30-3 pm. Must be registered in a Friendly House program and/or reside in Davenport, Iowa, west of Brady, south of Central Park, and east of Lincoln. Fees: None.
Holiday Carnival for Children with Disabilities & their Families, Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living, 3708 11th Street, Rock Island, IL, Sat., Dec. 11, from 11 AM-3 PM. Open to all children with disabilities (who are residents of the Quad Cities area) and their families. Enjoy a completely accessible Santa’s workshop with activities for all the children including Santa’s ice fishing pond, grandma’s kitchen, craft rooms, and much more! Santa will be accessible to all children, including those who use sign language.For information contact Roberta Garrison (309) 793-0090. Fees: None, however donations and volunteers are accepted.

Seasonal Assistance-Davenport, The Salvation Army Davenport Corps Community Center, 3400 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, IA. Sign-up dates Nov. 1-29, Mondays from 10 AM-2 PM, Wednesdays from 2 PM-5 PM, and Fridays drom 10 AM-2 PM. Open to residents of Scott County in Iowa. Not eligible if family has applied elsewhere. Program provides holiday programs for the community including Christmas food boxes, gifts for children under age 12 (call for application, etc.), Christmas Angel Tree, and Christmas Baskets. 3400 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, IA. Contact Major Karen R. Felton (563) 391-5325.
Seasonal Assistance-Moline, Salvation Army of the Quad Cities, 2200 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL. Sign-up Nov. 1 thru Dec. 10. Mondays 11 AM-2 PM (Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22), Wednesdays 2 PM-5 PM (Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24), Fridays 11 AM-2 PM (Nov. 5, 12, 19 and Dec.. 10) Open to residents of Rock Island County in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa. Not eligible if family has applied elsewhere. Program provides holiday programs for the community including Christmas food boxes, gifts for children under age 12 (call for application), Christmas Kettle Drive, Christmas Angel Tree, and Christmas Baskets.
Address: 2200 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL. Contact Lts. Ronnie and Bridgette Amick (309) 764-6996. Fees: None. Applicants must bring a 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!
Angel Food Ministry, New Life Fellowship Church, 2345 19th Street, Pickup at church Sat., Dec. 18, from 11:45 AM-1 PM. Open to residents of the Quad Cities area.. Program offers $50-$75 worth of food for $31 once a month. The Christmas package is $36 and there is also a new box worth almost $100 for $41. The Friday before the last day to order, the office is open until 6pm and is also open the last Saturday before the order date from 12 noon-4 pm. Prices may vary depending on package purchased. To Order: Place order at New Life Fellowship Church, 2345 19th Street, Moline, IL or online at www.angelfoodministries.com/host.asp?id-1909, or over the phone with a credit or debit card. Email confirmation must be presented at pickup.Contact Sandy Muse, Director (309) 757-5711. Fees: Christmas Box $36. Regular Angel Food Box $31. Accepts cash, check, debit/credit, money order, and food stamps (Iowa or Illinois). Volunteers are needed!
Angel Food Ministry, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church,3510 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, IA. Order deadline (either on-site or online): Dec. 1 at 2 PM Pickup: Sat., Dec. 18, from 9:30 AM-11 AM. Open to residents of the Quad Cities area. Program offers $50-$75 worth of food for $31 once a month. The Christmas package is $36 and there is also a new box worth almost $100 for $41. There are no income restrictions. Prices may vary depending on package purchased. To Order: Place order at
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3510 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, IA or online at www.angelfoodministries.com/host.asp?id=2813.. Pickup Address/Info.: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3510 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, IA. Distribution takes place in the Parish Hall. Enter through the front door (West Central Park side), exchange the receipt for a printed order ticket, and then proceed to the Parish Hall. Contact Person: Michelle Dierickx, Angel Food Coordinator (563) 386-4087. Fees: Christmas Box $36. Regular Angel Food Box $31. Accepts cash, debit (online only), money order, and food stamps. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Michelle Dierickx at 563-386-4087.

S.H.A.R.E. Food Program of Central Illinois
for December food package, order must be placed by Thursday, December 2. Order at host sites. Pickup date: check with host site (eithr Fri, Dec.. 17 OR Sat., Dec. 18) (*Note that criteria may differ at different host sites – call for specific site information) Open to all Illinois residents. No income requirements. Program is a self-help, non-governmental food distribution system, based in Peoria. Utilizing community resources and purchasing power, a large variety of brand-name, quality food (including fresh produce) are available at a very affordable price. Typical savings are 40-45% from grocery store pricing. Phone/Web Address: For information on local host sites, call 800-637-5508 or visit http://www.sharefoodpeoria.
org/documents/Host%20Site%20Listing%20All.pdf. Contact Person: Bob Glenzinski, Executive Director Fees: Each unit purchased requires the purchase price plus 2 hours of
community service. Christmas unit is $25; “classic” unit is $15; “deluxe” unit is $22. Accepts cash, check, debit/credit, money order, and food stamps. Volunteers are needed! Please contact your local host site.
S.H.A.R.E. Iowa For December food package, order must be placed by Monday, December 6. Order online or at host site pickup: Saturday, December 18 at host sites. (*Note that criteria may differ at different host sites – call for specific site date/time information). Open to all Iowa residents. No income requirements. Place online orders at: http://www.shareiowa.com/index.php?PAGE_ID=4. 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 and 2 hours of volunteer service, 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: 800-344-1107 (call for information on local host sites) Fees: Each package purchased requires the purchase price plus 2 hours of community service. Christmas package is $25; “Best Value” package (which varies monthly) is $22. Additional packages are available. Accepts cash, debit/credit, money order, food stamps, and paypal (online). Checks are accepted at some host sites. Volunteers are needed! Please contact your local host site.