SEASONAL PROGRAMS

Programs with a Purpose

Throughout the year, clients are invited to participate in a series of seasonal programs. These include: Easter Baskets of Love (April), School Supplies (August), Share Your Feast Thanksgiving (November), The Gift of Food (December) and Christmas Gifts for Kids (December).

Residents of Waukee Community School District are eligible to apply.  Online registration is required.

If you would like to participate in our School Supplies program, please complete and submit the online application by clicking the “2023 Client School Supplies Application” button below.

APRIL

Easter Baskets of Love

The Easter Baskets of Love program is an opportunity for your children to celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each basket is filled with traditional Easter goodies and small toys.

Children ages 212 will be eligible for Easter baskets. 

NOTE: Basket items are available in the Food Pantry and are based on availability.

Client Registration Deadline:

Not applicable.

Client Pick-Up Dates:

Part of Food Pantry shopping, starting approximately 2 weeks before Easter.

AUGUST

School Supplies

Helping students start the school year equipped to succeed. Back-to-school supplies are available for children in grades kindergarten through high school in the Waukee Community School District.

Pre-registration is required. Click the application button below to register.

Client Registration Date:

June 1 – August 8, 2023

Client Pick-Up Date:

August 16, 2023

NOVEMBER

Share Your Feast Thanksgiving

Each pre-packaged Thanksgiving box provides all the ingredients for a family to make a generous holiday meal. Items are based on availability, including a selection of either a turkey, ham, or whole chicken.

Online pre-registration is required. 

Apply online using the “Client Holiday Application” link at the top of this page.

Client Registration Date:

October – Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Client Pick-Up Date:

Friday, November 18, 2022

DECEMBER

The Gift of Food

This program provides an opportunity to receive assistance with both a Christmas food box and Christmas gifts for kids.

The food box is pre-assembled and includes a variety of food and personal care items that will provide you with a little extra blessing during the Christmas season. Families in need of help with gifts for their children can apply online. 

Online pre-registration is required.

Apply online using the “Client Holiday Application” link at the top of this page.

Client Registration Date:

October – Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Client Pick-Up Date:

Friday, December 16, 2022

Waukee Area Christian Services supports 200+ families during each of our seasonal programs.

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