Holiday Assistance
Programs
Angel Tree: Community Center of Hope
Angel Tree is a program in partnership with the Flat Rock–Hawcreek School Corporation, designed to bring holiday joy to children whose families may be struggling financially. Thanks to the generosity of caring volunteer families who “adopt” children from the tree, these kids receive thoughtful gifts and experience the magic of the season.
Location
Address
Pick up info given at time of registration
Hope
IN
47246
Phone Number
(812) 375-2216
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, Oct. 1-Dec. 5, 2025
Eligibility
Flat Rock-Hawcreek students/residents 18 & under (still in high school); children may only be registered for ONE Holiday Assistance Program
Intake Procedure
Call United We Help to register
What To Bring
Legal guardian must have child(ren)'s date(s) of birth and gift ideas to register
Fees
Additional Languages
Community Center of Hope
812-546-4499
543 Washington Street
Hope
IN
47246
Christmas Feast Giveaway
This Feast Giveaway is in addition to a family’s normal pantry visits. Each basket contains items to make a holiday meal and more!
Location
Love Chapel
Address
292 Center Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
Hours
Mon-Sat, December 1-22, 9-11:45am
Mon, December 1, 3-6pm
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident
Intake Procedure
Take a number and wait outside; volunteers will call numbers to come in and register
What To Bring
Photo ID and proof of current Bartholomew County residency dated in the last 30 days (bill, paystub, prescription bottle, etc.)
Fees
Additional Languages
Love Chapel
812-372-9421
292 Center Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Columbus Firemen's Cheer Fund
Provides holiday gift assistance to Bartholomew County children
Location
Address
Delivery info given at time of registration
Columbus
IN
47203
Phone Number
(812) 375-2216
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, Oct. 1-Dec. 5, 2025
Eligibility
Children ages 0-18, still in High School, residing in Bartholomew County; children may only be registered for ONE Holiday Assistance Program
Intake Procedure
Call United We Help to register
What To Bring
Legal guardian must have child(ren)'s date(s) of birth and gift ideas to register
Fees
Additional Languages
Columbus Firemen's Cheer Fund
2674 Verhults Street
Columbus
IN
47203
Feed The Flock Thanksgiving Meal
Provides a Thanksgiving meal to those in need. Interested in helping/donating?
Location
Columbus Baptist Church
Address
4821 N US Highway 31
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
Hours
Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, 11am-1pm (Dine In, Carry Out, or Pre-Registered Delivery)
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident
Intake Procedure
To reserve your meal, please call ONLY ONE of the phone numbers listed, November 1-24, 2025 - (812) 371-1400 or (812) 314-9767 or (812) 371-3728; call and leave a message if necessary, and you will receive a call back to confirm; PLEASE be mindful these are NOT dedicated phone lines.
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Columbus Baptist Church
4821 N US Highway 31
Columbus
IN
47203
Giving Tree: St. Bartholomew Church
Provides holiday gift assistance to Bartholomew County children
Location
Address
Delivery info given at time of registration
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 375-2216
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, Oct. 1-Dec. 5, 2025
Eligibility
St. Bartholomew Church members 18 & under (still in high school); children may only be registered for ONE Holiday Assistance Program
Intake Procedure
Call United We Help to register
What To Bring
Legal guardian must have child(ren)'s date(s) of birth and gift ideas to register
Fees
Additional Languages
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
812-375-2216
1306 27th Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Toys for Tots
Provides holiday gift assistance to Bartholomew County children
Location
Address
Pick up info given at time of registration
Columbus
IN
47203
Phone Number
(812) 375-2216
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, Oct. 1-Dec. 5, 2025, or until program is full
Eligibility
Children ages 0-18, still in High School, residing in Bartholomew County; children may only be registered for ONE Holiday Assistance Program
Intake Procedure
Call United We Help to register
What To Bring
Legal guardian must have child(ren)'s date(s) of birth and gift ideas to register
Fees
Additional Languages
Toys for Tots
812-375-2216
Pick up info given at time of registration
Columbus
IN
47203
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