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Holiday Resource Guide 2026

Posted Date: 10/15/26 (10:31 AM)

Holiday Resource Guide

Holiday Resource List for Families 2026

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Thanksgiving

St. Vincent de Paul Food Box

Questions? Email Thanksgiving@svdpid.org or call (208) 559-2294.

Thanksgiving food boxes are available to households of 2+ people living in Ada County. Limit one box per household. Photo ID and proof of current address are required. A pickup time at Expo Idaho will be assigned upon registration. 

Registration Locations & Dates:
  • St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store – 4614 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703 on November 4th:11 a.m.–5 p.m., November 5th to 7th: 1–5 p.m. 
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church – 811 S. Latah St., Boise, ID 83705 on November 9th: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 
  • Risen Christ Catholic Church – 11511 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise, ID 83709 on November 11th to 13th: 1–5 p.m.

Boise Rescue Mission -- Thanksgiving Banquet

Questions? Email info@boiserm.org or call (208) 338-5433

The Thanksgiving Banquet is on November 24th from10am-2pm at Vineyard Boise Christian Fellowship, 4950 N
Bradley Street, Garden City, 83714. 

Registration is open now and closes at midnight on Sunday, November 22nd.

Visit this website to register: https://boiserm.org/holiday-registration-english/

Agape in Action

Questions? Email secretary@agapeworship.com or call (208) 685-0612

Last Saturday of each month: At Thanksgiving and Christmas they provide holiday food boxes, toys, and gifts to help
brighten the holidays.

Location: Agape Christian Worship Center, 5232 West Fairview Avenue, Boise, ID 83706
 

December Holidays

Boise Rescue Mission Ministries – Christmas Banquets

Banquet: December 15th, 10am-2pm at Vineyard Boise Christian Fellowship, 4950 N Bradley Street Garden City, 83714. 
To register, call Boise Rescue Mission Ministries at (208) 343-2389 between 9am-2pm or visit this website to register https://boiserm.org/holiday-registration-english/. 
Registration closes at midnight on Sunday, December 15th.

Boise Rescue Mission Ministries - Toys for Tots & Teen Gifts

Toys for Tots & Teen Gifts: Sign-up now through the Boise Rescue Mission Ministries by calling (208) 338-5433, Monday thru Friday 9am-2pm or visit this website to register https://boiserm.org/holiday-registration-english/. 

Registration will close on Thursday, November 19th. A pick-up time will be scheduled after registration for pick-up at Vineyard Boise Christian Fellowship, 4950 N Bradley Street Garden City, 83714.

USPS Operation Santa

Children can write their wish list to send to Santa starting September 18th. Letters to USPS Operation Santa must be postmarked by December 9th to Santa’s U.S. workshop at 123 Elf Road, North Pole 88888. 

Anyone can write a letter, but please note that the program relies on the generosity of others and cannot guarantee a gift. 

Visit the website for more information and instructions to send letters. https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/

Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Christmas Toy Store

For Children 0-18. 

Volunteers screen and pre-register families over the phone. Registration opens November 10th and ends December 15th.

Call (208) 593-3920 to register. Shoppers must register prior to visiting the Toy Store.

Have the following information ready: First and Last Name, (as it appears on your ID), Phone Number, Zip Code, Age & Gender of each child participating. 

Once registered, families can pick out gifts at the Christmas Toy Store from December 3rd-December 18th.

Marine Corps Reserve - Toys for Tots

Provides one toy for each child in your family. 
Registration begins October 1st and ends December 18th.

Applications can be found online here: