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Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance | Salvation Army - Cedar Rapids

1000 C Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

Eligibility

Toys and Ham - Must be Linn County residents, have a child(ren) 14 (as of 12/25) and under in your custody 50% or more of the time, and not be participating in any other toy programs; Linn County households who do not have children eligible for toys can sign up to receive a ham

Required documents

Upon request
(319) 364-9131

Voice - Main Phone

www.sacedarrapids.org
[email protected]

Application process

Visit website to apply for Christmas toys and/or food, no registration for in-person meals

Fees

None

Service area

Linn County, IA

Description

Thanksgiving community meal, served Nov 26, 2025, 11:30 am-1 pm. No registration is required; this is a sit-down, in-person meal.

Christmas assistance/toys and ham (in partnership with Toys for Tots). Registration open Oct 20-Nov 21, 2025. Sign up online at sacedarrapids.org, click on Holiday Assistance. Call for (319) 364-9131 for assistance if unable to do this. Households with children ages newborn up to 14 (on 12/25) can sign up for toys and a ham. Households without children eligible for toys can sign up for a ham.

Christmas community meal, served Dec 19, 2025, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. No registration required; this is a sit-down, in-person meal.

Providing organization

Salvation Army - Cedar Rapids

Provides social services to those in need.