SEASONAL PROGRAMS
Christmas Food Program
This programs assists families and individuals in Howard County with a warm Christmas dinner around the holidays.
Applications for the Christmas Food program can be filled out and collected at The Salvation Army located at 1105 South Waugh Street Kokomo, IN 46902. Please bring the following information with you to the Salvation Army at the time of applying: Photo ID and proof of address, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate or Medicaid Card for each child, proof of income and expenses for the last 30 days.
Questions? Please call (765) 456-3846
October 7 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
October 8 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
October 14 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
October 15 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
October 21 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
October 22 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
October 28 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
October 29 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Coats for Kids Program
This program provides coats and winter gear to families with children ages infant to 18-years-old who reside in Howard County.
Coats will be available for pickup starting October 1 with a scheduled appointment with The Salvation Army. Appointments are avilable on Monday and Tuesday’s through the month of October. Please call (765) 456-3846 to schedule an appointment.
Please bring the following items with you to your appointment: Photo ID, Proof of Address, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate or Medicaid Card for each child.
C.A.M. Christmas Party
This program provides one Christmas gift per applicant at their annual Christmas Party in December.
Applications for receiving a gift will open on October 21 and close on November 15. Please call 765-452-8963 or walk-in at 210 N Market St Kokomo, IN 46901 on the following dates/times to apply:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Please bring a valid Indiana Photo ID when applying.
Red Ribbon Christmas
Kokomo Rescue Mission Red Ribbon Christmas offers Christmas meal and gifts to families in Howard County.
To apply for Red Ribbon Christmas, please bring the following information: a current government photo ID for the person applying, Social Security card for everyone over the age of 1 years-old (birth certificate necessary for infants under 1 years-old). Proof of household income is required, please bring one of the following: copy of 2018 IRS 1040 tax form, letter from FSSA documenting Food Stamp approval, SNAP Card along with grocery receipt in the last 30 days, recent award letter from Medicaid, TANF, WIC, SSI or SSDI, a copy of your lease or most recent re-certification letter showing you currently live in subsidized housing (you receive assistance forpaying your rent).
Locations and Dates for Applying
*Eligible for chance to win $100 grocery card
Kokomo Rescue Mission
321 W Mulberry St Kokomo
*November 8, 13, 15 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
*November 11 (2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
November 18 and 25 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
November 21 and December 4
(2:30 – 6 p.m.)
Kokomo Urban Outreach
Trinity United Methodist Church 1701 S Locke St Kokomo
*November 12
(2 – 3:30 p.m.)
First United Methodist Church
127 S Meridian Greentown
*November 18
(4:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
Civic Towers
Residents Only
November 20
(10 – 11 a.m.)
Terrace Towers
Residents Only
November 20
(1:30 – 2 p.m.)
Christmas Assistance Programs
Goodfellows, Toys for Tots and Cops for Kids program’s assists low-income families with children under the age of 18 with clothing, gifts and toys for the holidays.
To register for any of the programs listed above, please fill out a(n) application(s) on one of the below dates and times. Please bring the following items with you at registration: Photo ID, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate for every member in the household, proof of income for the household, gross income for in the last 30 days, Food Stamp Case Number (bring card or letter with number), and any paperwork proving guardianship of children.
Children ages newborn to 15 years, and 16-18 year olds with verifications of school registration are eligible for Goodfellows Christmas provided they reside in Howard County. Questions? Call (765) 432-1143
Early Bird Applications:
October 23 & October 24
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Center Township Trustee Office, 213 E Jefferson Street
Regular Applications:
November 5, 7 & 8
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Center Township Trustee Office, 213 E Jefferson Street
November 6
Noon to 4 p.m.
Center Township Trustee Office, 213 E Jefferson Street
November 12
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Pine Valley Apartment Clubhouse, 300 W Center Road
Regular Applications:
November 13
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
UAW Local 685, 929 E Hoffer Street
November 14
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Carver Community Center, 1030 N Purdum Street
November 15
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
United Steelworks Local 2985, 420 N Main Street
Tipton County Jubilee Christmas
Tipton County families can apply to be adopted by local churches that will host a Christmas party and provide toys, gifts and a meal to the family. Families must live in Tipton County and have children under the age of 18 years-old. Please bring the following items with you to apply for assistance: Valid photo ID for all adults in the household, proof of residency, proof of income (one of the following: most recent pay stub or W2’s for 2018).
Please call the location below before going to apply. Applications must be completed and returned to the location by noon on November 4.
Trinity Wesleyan Church
3021 W State Road 28 Tipton, IN
(765) 675-8898
Hours: September 24 – November 4
9 a.m. to Noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home
213 N Main St. Tipton, IN
(765) 675-2963
Hours: September 24 – November 4
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
West Street Christian Church
132 S West St. Tipton, IN
(765) 675-7421
Hours: September 24 – November 4
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
IU Health Coat Drive - Tipton
Tipton County coat collection and distribution program. Coat collection will happen until November 1 and distribution will begin November 6. Call to determine drop-off locations for donations. There are no eligibility guidelines to receive a coat through this program.
Coat distribution will be November 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. or until coats are gone. First come, first served.
Indiana University Health Tipton, 1000 S Main St Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-8500 or www.iuhealth.org/tipton