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.