Cincinnati, Ohio 2011 Christmas Help For Low Income Families

Christmas Holiday Assistance 2011
The Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnati 6381 Center Hill Avenue Phone: 513-242-9100
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 Fax: 513-482-7265
(main site)
Services: Holiday gifts/toys
Documentation Required: to qualify families must have low income and children under 13 years old. Also required: Picture ID, Proof of low income, birth certificate of child.
Hours: Must go through intake procedure for signup times. Call to make arrangements.

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Churches Active in Northside 4230 Hamilton Avenue Phone: 513-591-2246
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223 Fax: 513-591-2262
Services: Christmas Baskets and Holiday gifts/toys
Eligibility: Must be in the 45223 zip code area.
Documentation Required: Photo ID for head of household, birth certificate, social security cards for each member of household, proof of residence in Northside area 45223 zip codes only (utility bill)
Hours: By appointment – 513-591-2246

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Fresh Start Victory Center 7429 Hamilton Avenue Phone: 513-985-0668
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Services: Holiday gifts/toys
Eligibility: Zip codes served: 45224, 45239, 45251, 45231, 45215, 45240, 45246, 45218
Documentation Required:

Hours: 12/10/11 – 11:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. – first come, first served

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St. Leo Church 2573 St. Leo Place Phone: 513-921-1044
Cincinnati, Ohio 45225
Services: Holiday gifts for children
Eligibility: Children in the 45225 zip code only
Documentation Required: Proof of residency (utility or phone bill), picture ID, Birth Certificate, 16 years or younger.
Hours: Sign up on Monday 10/17/11 or Saturday 10/22/11. 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon each day.

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Northeast Emergency Distribution Services 8341 Kenwood Road Phone: 513-891-0850
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Services: Holiday gifts/toys (Adopt a family) and Christmas baskets
Eligibility:

Documentation Required: Photo ID, call for an appointment
Hours: Call for appointment, October 18, Tuesday or Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for Adopt a Family. Will take names after December 1, 2011.

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Washington United Church of Christ 2950 Sidney Avenue Phone: 513-541-7757
Cincinnati, Ohio 45225 Fax: 513-541-7579
Services: Holiday gifts/toys for children 16 years old and younger
Eligibility: Serving the following zip 45225 and 45214 residents only
Documentation Required: Picture ID, proof of residence, Social Security card for each child in household, proof of Household members.
Hours: Call for registration. 513-541-7757

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Mercy Franciscan at St. John 1800 Logan Street Phone: 513-981-5800
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Fax: 513-981-5899
Services: Christmas Baskets and Holiday gifts/toys
Eligibility: For clients only
Hours: Call Main number 513-981-5800

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Valley interfaith Food and Clothing Center 420 West Wyoming Avenue Phone: 513-821-3212
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
Services: Holiday gifts/toys for children. Distribution day is 12/15/11.
Eligibility: Serving the following zip 45215, 45216, and parts of 45217(St. Bernard)
Documentation Required: Must be a client of Valley interfaith, proof of residency, social security cards and birth certificates for household members.
Hours: Applications accepted 10/3/11 in person until full

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Anderson Ferry Church of Christ 380 Greenwall Road Phone: 513-451-3555
Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
Services: Holiday gifts/toys for children.
Eligibility: Serving the following zip codes: 45001, 45002, 45204, 45211, 45233, 45238, 45211, 45247, 45248, 45030, 45241, 45052
Documentation Required: Proof of address, Proof of children’s age, birth certificate
Hours:
Christmas Holiday Assistance (con’t) Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Please call first.

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St. Vincent De Paul Society 1125 Bank Street Phone: 513-421-0602 – Callers are
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 asked to leave messages for call back.
Services: Christmas Baskets
Eligibility: Open to clients in the food pantry area: 45202, 45203, 45211, 45214, 45219, 45225, 45229, 45232
Documentation Required: ID for each household member, proof of address
Hours: Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 9:00 a.m. on a walk in basis

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Feast of Love – College Hill Presbyterian Church 5742 Hamilton Avenue Phone: 513-541-5676 ext. 167
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
Services: Christmas Meals
Eligibility: No registration, no restrictions
Documentation Required: None
Hours: 12/25/11 – 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

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Our Daily Bread 1730 Race Street Phone: 513-621-6364
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Services: Christmas Meals
Eligibility: No registration, no restrictions
Documentation Required: None
Hours: Lunch served, Friday 12/23/11, 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon

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Tri-County Soul Ministries 11177 Springfield Pike Phone: 513-772-2277
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Services: Christmas Baskets
Eligibility: Must be a current client.
Hours: By appointment, must be current client call 513-772-2277 for registration for Christmas food

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Inter Parish Ministry 3509 Debolt Road Phone: 513-561-3932
Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
Services: Christmas Baskets, Toy program
Eligibility: Zip codes: 45244, 45255, 45230
Documentation Required: Picture ID, social security # for each child, proof of income (Medicaid cards, food stamp ID), proof of residence (rent, receipt)
Hours:
Christmas Holiday Assistance Sign up: 11/1/11 and 11/3/11 - 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. for appointments current clients or new clients Birth certificates, SS Cards, WIC card, report card or medical card for each minor child.

Spokane, Washington 2011 Christmas Help For Low Income

The Christmas Bureau has been a part of Spokane's Christmas tradition since 1945. Each year from the day after Thanksgiving through December 31st, the Spokesman-Review solicits donations from businesses and individuals for the Christmas Bureau Fund. Donors make their contributions directly to the Spokesman-Review. Those funds purchase toys for children and provide food vouchers and books for needy families who come to the Christmas Bureau, which runs for ten days each December at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds Agricultural Building (404 N. Havana).

Christmas Bureau recipients are self-selected. All are welcome, and there are no income specifications. Each address is served one time. All adults served must bring photo ID and proof of address (current utility bill, phone bill, or rent receipts are best). Proof of dependents (all children 17 and under) is required. A letter from their school, or a letter from a non profit agency confirming the number and ages of dependents work best. Documentation is needed to show that the children live with the adult(s) wishing to obtain vouchers and toys for the children.

Catholic Charities Spokane and Volunteers of America manage and operate the Christmas Bureau. Together, more than 300 community volunteers are scheduled, receive a background check, are trained, and welcome families to help make the Bureau run smoothly.

If you would like to volunteer at the 2011 Christmas Bureau
please call Brigid Krause at 358-4270 or email her at bkrause@ccspokane.org