2013 Winter Holiday Programs
Annual Children's Christmas Party
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
THE PARTY FOR 2013 WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, FROM 5 PM-7 PM
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.
Program Description: ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY allows children and their parents to come together and
enjoy the spirit of the holidays with treats and presents donated by fraternal groups, individuals, and area businesses. A parent
or guardian must accompany all children.
Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island
Phone: (309) 732-2999
Contact Person: Kristia Tinsley-LeShoure, Facility Supervisor
Fees: None
Intake Procedure: Sign-up is weekdays at the King Center Central Office from Monday, November 4 through Friday,
December 6 during the hours of 9am-4pm. Parents must show identification and proof of residency (i.e., phone bill, utility bill,
voting card,
medical card).
Volunteers are needed! Gift Wrapping – Interested volunteers will need to be at ML King Center, Saturday, December
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14 at 9:00 a.m. until gift wrapping in done.
Be a Santa to a Senior
Home Instead Senior Care
NAMES TAKEN DURING OFFICE HOURS OF MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM-4:30 PM
LAST DATE NAMES ARE TAKEN IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 2
Open to those ages 60 and older who reside in the following Quad Cities area:
Bettendorf, Davenport, Eldridge, and Pleasant Valley in Iowa
Coal Valley, East Moline, Milan, Moline, Rock Island, and Silvis in Illinois
Program Description: BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR provides Christmas/holiday gifts to seniors who are in
need or may be alone for Christmas.
Address: 1977 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf, IA
Ending Date: Friday, December 13
Phone: (563) 359-0027
Contact Person: Debbie Elliott
Fees: None
Intake Procedure: Please call Debbie at 563-359-0027
2013 Winter Holiday Programs
Christmas Dinner
Presented by Davenport Firefighters
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 FROM 11 AM – 1 PM
Address: CASI (Center for Active Seniors) 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA
Phone: (563) 386-7477
Contact Person: Kenny Anderson
Fees: CASI Members-$7; Non-Members $9 Get your tickets at the front desk!
Volunteers Needed: Set up, clean up and serve. Penny Stipes 563-386-7477, ext. 230
**Entertainment provided by Ray Wierson & Son, 50/50 raffle & door prizes!
Christmas Dinner
Christian Care
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 FROM 4-6 PM
Open to residents of the Quad Cities area.
Address: 2209 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois
Phone: (309) 786-5734
Contact Person: Kenny Anderson
Fees: None
Holiday Baskets
Friendly House
SIGN UP FOR 2013 IS NOVEMBER 4 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7 FROM 9 AM-11:30 AM AND 1:30 PM-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.
Program Description: HOLIDAY BASKETS provides Christmas baskets to residents in a targeted area of Davenport. The
holiday basket includes a food basket as well as gifts for children ages 16 and under.
Address: 1221 Myrtle Street, Davenport, IA
Distribution Dates/Times: Baskets will be distributed at the Friendly House on Wednesday, December 18. Each applicant
will receive a time to pick up their basket.
Phone: (563) 323-1821, ext. 17
Contact Person: Jodi Stock
Fees: None
Intake Procedure: Must complete application. Picture ID, proof of address, and Social Security cards for all household
members are required.
Volunteers are needed! Please contact Jodi Stock at 563-323-1821, ext. 17.
2013 Winter Holiday Programs
Christmas Holiday Baskets
St. Anthony's Church
SIGN-UP DATES/TIMES: DECEMBER 4,5 FROM 1 PM-3:30 PM
ALL SIGN-UPS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON AT THE NORTH END OF THE PARISH.
AND A PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SIGN-UP.
PHONE SIGN-UPS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED.
Open to residents of the the City of Davenport, Iowa. Only one basket per address.
Program Description: CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BASKETS Program provides Christmas baskets for needy residents of
Scott County. Delivery is from St. Anthony’s Church parking lot to homes and recipient must be home to receive basket.
There are no pick ups.
Address: 417 Main Street, Davenport, IA
Delivery Dates/Times: Saturday, December 14 from 8 am-12 noon
Fees: None
Christmas Distribution – Scott County, IA
The Salvation Army Davenport Corps Community Center
SIGN-UP DATES FOR 2013 ARE OCTOBER 28- December 6
SIGN-UP HOURS DURING THESE DATES ARE:
MONDAYS FROM 12 PM-2:30 PM (OCT. 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18, 25 and DEC 2)
WEDNESDAYS FROM 1 PM-4 PM (OCT. 30, NOV. 6, 13,20 and DEC 4)
FRIDAYS FROM 11 AM-2 PM (NOV. 1, 8, 15 ,22 and DEC. 6)
Open to residents of Scott County in Iowa. Not eligible if family has applied elsewhere.
Program Description: CHRISTMAS DISTRIBUTION provides a Christmas Food Box, with complete Christmas family
dinner and a Christmas toy for children 12 or under. Client will receive a denial letter if signed up for assistance in more
than one location.
Address: 3400 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, IA
Phone: (563) 391-5325
Contact Person: Major Karen R. Felton
Fees: None
Intake Procedure: Applicants must bring picture ID for self, recent proof of address, Social Security cards for all adults,
certified birth certificate or medical card for all minors, proof of income, and bills.
Volunteers are needed! Please contact Major Karen Felton at 563-391-5325.
2013 Winter Holiday Programs
Seasonal Assistance-Rock Island County, IL
The Salvation Army Moline Corps Community Center
SIGN-UP DATES FOR 2013 ARE OCTOBER 28 THROUGH DECEMBER 6
SIGN-UP TIMES DURING THESE DATES ARE:
MONDAYS 12 PM-2:30 PM (OCT 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18, 25 and DEC 2)
WEDNESDAYS 1 PM-4 PM (OCT. 30, NOV. 6, 13, 20 and DEC 4)
FRIDAYS 11 AM-2 PM (NOV. 1, 8, 15, 22 AND DEC. 6)
Open to residents of Rock Island County in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa.
Not eligible if family has applied elsewhere.
Program Description: CHRISTMAS DISTRIBUTION provides a Christmas Food Box, with a complete Christmas family
dinner, and a Christmas toy for children 12 or under. Client will receive a denial letter if signed up for assistance in more
than one location.
Address: 2200 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL
Phone: (309) 764-6996
Contact Person: Lts. Greg and Holly Ehler at 309-764-6996
Fees: None
Intake Procedure: 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!
Toys for Tots
SIGN-UP DATES FOR 2013 ARE OCTOBER 30 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30
(NO SIGN-UP ON NOVEMBER 28 DUE TO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY)
SIGN-UP TIMES DURING THESE DATES ARE:
THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS FROM 9 AM-5 PM
Open to children ages 6 months -12 years who reside in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas.
Program Description: TOYS FOR TOTS is designed to help support local families in supplying presents to their
children for Christmas. All toys and donations come from local families and businesses.
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Location: 2252 24 Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 (Rock Island Country Market Bldg)
Distribution Dates/Times: December 21-22 from 8 am-5 pm
Warehouse Contact Number: 563-209-0172
Website: http://quad-cities.toysfortots.org
Fees: None
Intake Procedure: Parents/guardians will need to provide the following: picture ID driver’s license (or matricala), proof
of current address (such as light bill, phone bill, etc.), current phone number, and children's birth certificates or medical
cards. If foster parent or guardian, proof of custody is also required. Records from other agencies will be checked to
avoid duplication in registration.
Volunteers are needed!
2013 Winter Holiday Programs
S.H.A.R.E. Iowa / Illinois
FOR DECEMBER FOOD PACKAGE,
ORDER MUST BE PLACED BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
ORDER ONLINE OR AT HOST SITES
PICKUP: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 AT HOST SITES
(*Note that criteria may differ at different host sites – call for specific site date/time information)
Open to all Iowa/Illinois 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
$30; “Best Value” package (which varies monthly) is $25. Additional packages are available. Accepts cash,
debit/credit, money order, food stamps, and paypal (online). Checks are accepted at some host sites. There is a
$1.00 fee for online orders and mail in orders.
Volunteers are needed! Please contact your local host site.