Holiday Giving Network

NECM screens over 400 families in the holiday season for Christmas food baskets, for our clients to receive a basket or gift card. Additionally, families can register their children online for toys and/or gifts provided through Toys for Tots or Salvation Army Angel Tree.

Holiday Baskets are a wonderful way to provide a holiday meal for those in need, that would not otherwise have a nice Christmas meal.

How do I adopt a family? Call NECM at 454-1097 or e-mail us and ask for a provider sheet.  Instructions and family information will follow.

Example of suggested Holiday Basket Items:

• Meat- turkey, ham, or chicken
• Potatoes-fresh, boxed, or canned
• Pasta/Rice
• Vegetables- fresh, canned or frozen
• Fruit- fresh or canned
• Bread/Rolls
• Dessert- frozen, cake mix, pie mix and filling, or whipped topping
• Gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pickles, or olives

Additional items you may include:

• Beverages- coffee, tea, milk
• Salad fixings and dressing
• Soup
• Eggs
• Cereal
• Peanut Butter
• Personal Care items- soap, shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste, detergent, dish soap, etc.

How to Receive a Holiday Basket:

Income guidelines must be met in order to qualify for a basket.

You will need to bring in the following:

-Positive picture ID for every adult in the household with current NE address.  If outdated, bring in at least 2 official pieces of mail showing a current NE address

-Birth Certificates for children

-Medicaid Cards or W-2 if you work outside the home.  If not on Medicaid, bring in a declaration page of other assistance you are on, such as Social Security, Food Stamps, etc.