Holiday Gifting Program (Thanksgiving Meal/Christmas Gifts) | Mills County Storehouse, Inc.
405 Nuckolls Street, Glenwood, IA 51534
Eligibility
Open to households with children at 150% of poverty level; Children must be with them or visiting at Christmas; Children must be ages 0-17 or age 18 if they are still in school; Parents must agree not to participate in other gifting programs
Required documents
Proof of residence
(712) 527-5141
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Visit the office and fill out an application before the deadline (see program description)
Fees
None
Service area
Mills County, IA
For Thanksgiving 2025:
A Thanksgiving Meal is offered. This can be picked up in the month of December with the monthly food pantry pick-up.
For Christmas 2025:
Offers the Operation Santa program, where qualifying parents can pick out gifts for their children (ages 0-18) at a pop-up shop in December (date to be determined; by appointment only).
Visit the office and fill out an application before the deadline (Nov 22, 2025); parents will then be pre-approved for a time to come and select gifts for their children. Gift options include new and gently used clothing, games, puzzles, etc. Parents also receive a $50 gift card and $50 voucher for each child.
Date of Last Formal Update
10/27/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
What's Here
Providing organization
Mills County Storehouse, Inc.
Food pantry, thrift store, and holiday gifting program.