2020 Holiday Information
2020 Important Holiday Dates
Thursday, November 6th: Final day to sign up for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 19th: Client Thanksgiving Basket Pick Up
Saturday, November 21st: Client Thanksgiving Basket Pick Up
Saturday, November 21st: Final day to sign up for Christmas
Tuesday, December 8th: All donated Wish Star Gifts must be returned to FOFC
Thursday, December 3rd: Last day Food Pantry open for 2020 (reopens on January 7, 2021)
Friday, December 18th: Client Christmas Gift Pick Up
Saturday, December 19th: Client Christmas Gift Pick Up
Thursday, November 6th: Final day to sign up for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 19th: Client Thanksgiving Basket Pick Up
Saturday, November 21st: Client Thanksgiving Basket Pick Up
Saturday, November 21st: Final day to sign up for Christmas
Tuesday, December 8th: All donated Wish Star Gifts must be returned to FOFC
Thursday, December 3rd: Last day Food Pantry open for 2020 (reopens on January 7, 2021)
Friday, December 18th: Client Christmas Gift Pick Up
Saturday, December 19th: Client Christmas Gift Pick Up
2020 Holiday Assistance Sign Up Information
Clients must have all proofs with them to sign up:
(a) Picture ID for all adults in the household
(b) Social security cards for everyone in the household
(c) Proof of residence (lease or bill in your name with address)
(d) Proof of income for everyone in household
- State Assistance (food stamps, TANF)
- SSI or SSDI (award letter, bank statement)
- Pay stubs or W-2s
(e) Proof of all children residing in home that you have custody of
- WIC voucher
- School report card
- State Assistance letter
- Current court custody paperwork
If you have NOT gone through recertification, you MUST bring ALL required paperwork with you for Sign Ups.
Clients must have all proofs with them to sign up:
(a) Picture ID for all adults in the household
(b) Social security cards for everyone in the household
(c) Proof of residence (lease or bill in your name with address)
(d) Proof of income for everyone in household
- State Assistance (food stamps, TANF)
- SSI or SSDI (award letter, bank statement)
- Pay stubs or W-2s
(e) Proof of all children residing in home that you have custody of
- WIC voucher
- School report card
- State Assistance letter
- Current court custody paperwork
If you have NOT gone through recertification, you MUST bring ALL required paperwork with you for Sign Ups.
Donations
Thanksgiving Basket food item donations are welcome starting in September.
Client baskets are filled with turkey and all the sides for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner:
Stuffing, canned vegetables, fresh onions and potatoes, as well as pies (crusts and fillings) are needed.
See our Pantry Wish List for more information.
Christmas Wish Stars are typically available for donors to pick up in mid-October.
All fulfilled wishes should be returned for distribution no later than one week prior to distribution.
Call for alternative arrangements if you cannot meet this deadline.
Volunteers needed to help with Christmas Program
If you have a business, social or employee group that would like to take multiple stars for fulfillment, please contact us.
If you are interested in having a gift, food or clothing collection box at your business, please contact us.
If you have bulk items for donation, especially for teenagers, please contact us.
Thanksgiving Basket food item donations are welcome starting in September.
Client baskets are filled with turkey and all the sides for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner:
Stuffing, canned vegetables, fresh onions and potatoes, as well as pies (crusts and fillings) are needed.
See our Pantry Wish List for more information.
Christmas Wish Stars are typically available for donors to pick up in mid-October.
All fulfilled wishes should be returned for distribution no later than one week prior to distribution.
Call for alternative arrangements if you cannot meet this deadline.
Volunteers needed to help with Christmas Program
If you have a business, social or employee group that would like to take multiple stars for fulfillment, please contact us.
If you are interested in having a gift, food or clothing collection box at your business, please contact us.
If you have bulk items for donation, especially for teenagers, please contact us.