SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The holiday season is a time for connection, care, and generosity. But for many of our neighbors, it also brings added stress. Here in Sheboygan County, 1 in 3 individuals struggles to make ends meet, often making it difficult to afford basic needs—let alone holiday gifts or seasonal celebrations.
Our Holiday Giving Guide was created to make it easy to find help or give back in meaningful ways. Inside, you’ll find:
- Ways to get help this holiday seasons such as local meal programs, Thanksgiving dinner or food pick up.
- Ways give back or give help such local donation drives, toy and coat collections, “adopt-a-family” programs, and other opportunities to support organizations providing essential resources to families throughout our community.
Whether you donate a gift, pick up an extra pack of diapers, give your time, or spread the word — please know that your act of kindness and generosity makes a real and meaningful difference.
Get your 2025 Holiday Giving Guide here!
WAYS TO GIVE HELP
What: This holiday season consider making a meal, such as a pan of lasagna, and delivering it to one of our local organizations that supports our neighbors in need. We strongly encourage you to to reach out to the organization in advance, to allow their staff to prepare. Various locations throughout Sheboygan County are happy to help coordinate this including:
- Lighthouse Recovery (Call: 920-226-3013)
- Open Door Wellness and Recovery (Call: 920-889-2491)
- Salvation Army (Call: 920-458-3723)
- Safe Harbor (Call: 920-452-7640)
- Warming Center (Call: 920-395-3990)
LasagnaLove is another great resource to help feed families and spread kindness. Go to lasagnalove.org to sign up and be connected to a local family in need.
When: Nov. 10 - Dec. 10
What: Every year, The Salvation Army partners with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program to collect toys for children in Sheboygan County. Donated toys are used to fill wish lists and will be distributed through the Toy Shoppe during the week of December 15, 2025.
Where: More than 50 drop-off locations throughout Sheboygan County. For a full list, click here: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/wi/sheboygan/pennsylvania-ave-corps/toys-for-tots-collection/
LEARN MOREWhen: Through Dec. 1. Packages may be dropped off on Friday Dec. 5.
What: Share the joy of the season by adopting a local family in need this Christmas. Salvation Army works with the parent(s) to provide a detailed list to help you in your shopping choices. For more information, please visit: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/wi/sheboygan/pennsylvania-ave-corps/adopt-a-family/
Contact: adoptafamilysheboygan@gmail.com
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What: Organized by Sheboygan County Dept. of Health and Human Services, this gift drive supports local children in foster care. As of November 5th, they reported still having at least 29 children that need to be sponsored for the holidays. Wish lists continue to roll in.
Contact: To sponsor a child, please email fostercaregroup@sheboygancounty.com for more information.
What: Supports local foster/kinship children who are in need of support for the holidays. To view wish lists, visit kindredheartfamilies.org/foster_a_child
When: Drop off your gift(s) by Thursday December 4th at 5pm.
Where: 1626 Illinois Avenue in Sheboygan. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 12-5pm.
Contact: Text 920-400-2678 or email kindredheartfamilies@yahoo.com
LEARN MOREWhat: Donations of personal care items, cleaning supplies, bath supplies, new bedding, and new clothes support our Sheboygan County’s only shelter dedicated to domestic violence. Please reach out to Safe Harbor directly about specific needs of current clients.
Contact: 920-452-8611
LEARN MOREWhat: Located next door to St. Vincent de Paul on Sheboygan’s Northside, Mary’s Room helps local families with clothing, diapers and other baby needs. They are currently desperately in need of winter clothing and gear for toddlers, especially sizes 2T, 3T, and 4T.
Where: 4219 State Highway 42 in Sheboygan
Contact: 920-208-8258
What: Bring joy and holiday magic to children with cancer. Reminder that donated items should be new, unused and under 12" in size so they can be mailed. For a full list of items, please visit projectangelhugs.com
When: Now through November 30th
Where: Drop-off at Project Angels Hugs office on Mill Street in downtown Plymouth. There are also more than 20 drop-off locations in Sheboygan, Fond du Lac and Manitowoc counties.
Contact: 920-892-9138
LEARN MOREWhen: November 25th through December 13th
What: Collecting new, unwrapped toys for the annual community Toy Drive. Donations can be dropped off at any Kohler Credit Union branch lobby. Toys are donated to an organization within the respective county. Donations made at Sheboygan County locations will be donated to Sheboygan Salvation Army.
Contact: events@kohlercu.com for more information
https://www.kohlercu.com/promotions/toy-driveWhat: BabyCare is a ministry of love to babies and toddlers and their families in Sheboygan County, distributing nearly 20,000 diapers each month and other necessities. During the holiday season, BabyCare distributes gifts for children of all ages. When a family visits BabyCare during the month of December, they may choose one gift per child in the household. Donations of new, unused, and unwrapped toys and gifts of all kinds are greatly appreciated.
Where: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on 6th and Ontario in downtown Sheboygan. Please note that BabyCare is only open on Thursdays.
Contact: Marge Voigt at 920-207-0515 or visit babycaresheboygan.com
LEARN MOREWhat: This department works with Sheboygan County students and families that are frequently in need of basic household items. Items donated will directly benefit clients in the FNT and SET programs. No donated items will benefit Health and Human Services employees.
Contact: McKenzie Urbina or Lizzy Kroll at Sheboygan Co. Dept. of Health & Human Services 920-889-2380 or 920-226-9648
What: Support SCIO’s Bridgeway House by helping provide everyday essentials for women and children working toward stability. Items like cleaning supplies, paper goods, personal care items, diapers, bus passes, and gas cards are especially needed this season.
Where: 1251 Geele Avenue in Sheboygan
Contact: 920-457-7272
LEARN MOREWhat: Support local youth (ages 5-18) for the holidays. For the full list of ideas, please visit thepositiveplace.com/donate/
Where: Donations can be delivered to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sheboygan County’s offices at 2500 Kohler Memorial Drive, Suite A in Sheboygan
Contact: 920-467-9733
LEARN MOREWhen: November 28th - December 31st
What: Non-perishable food donations are collected by volunteers as you enter Evergreen park. Food donations support local families in need through the Sheboygan County Food Bank (SCFB).
Where: Evergreen Park in Sheboygan
Visit: sheboygancountyfoodbank.com for more information about hunger-related needs in our community. For more information about Sheboygan Area Rotary’s annual light display, visit makingspiritsbright.com
LEARN MOREWHERE TO GET HELP
Community meals, food box pick-up, free Thanksgiving dinner, pantries and more resources to help you this holiday season and beyond.
When: Monday through Saturday from 11:30 to 1pm
Where: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on 6th and Ontario Avenue in downtown Sheboygan
For more information: scwarmingcenter.org
LEARN MOREWhen: Every Tuesday from 5-6pm
Where: Lighthouse Recovery Community Center in downtown Sheboygan
More information: 920-226-3013 or visit https://lighthouserecoverycommunitycenter.org/
LEARN MOREAll are welcome for Thanksgiving dinner at St. John Lutheran Church in downtown Plymouth.
When: Thursday November 27th from 12-1:30pm
Contact: 920-893-3071 to make a reservation. For more information please visit: sjlplymouth.com
LEARN MOREWhen: Tuesdays from 10-11am, as well as the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5-6pm
Where: Hope Reformed Church on Ontario Avenue near 6th Street in downtown Sheboygan
For more information: https://www.hoperc.com/about/calendar.cfm
LEARN MOREWhen: Tuesday November 18th and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5-6:30pm
Where: Bethany Reformed Church on Washington Avenue on the southside of Sheboygan
LEARN MOREWhen: Tuesday November 11th from 6-7pm. Please Note: Recipients must be ready to show a proof of address within Oostburg, Gibbsville or Hingham
Where: First Reformed Church in Oostburg
For more information, please visit: https://www.frcoostburg.org/news
LEARN MOREWhat: For those in need, offering food, hygiene supplies, clothing, furniture, and home goods — all free of charge. The Production Farm ensure that everyone has access to essential daily living items in a welcoming and supportive environment.
When: Open on Wednesdays from 12:30-3:30pm.
For more information, please visit theproductionfarm.org or call 920-403-0021.
LEARN MOREWHERE TO GET HELP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Where to Find Community Meals, Food Pick-Up, and Holiday Support in Sheboygan County
Community Cafe at Sheboygan Co. Warming Center
When: Monday through Saturday from 11:30 to 1pm
Where: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on 6th and Ontario Avenue in downtown Sheboygan
More information: scwarmingcenter.org
Family Dinner - Sheboygan
When: Every Tuesday from 5-6pm
Where: Lighthouse Recovery Community Center in downtown Sheboygan
More information: 920-226-3013 or visit https://lighthouserecoverycommunitycenter.org/
Thanksgiving Dinner - Plymouth
Organization: St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth
When: Thursday November 27th from 12-1:30pm
Contact: 920-893-3071 to make a reservation. For more information please visit: sjlplymouth.com
Hope Cafe - Sheboygan
When: Tuesdays from 10-11am, as well as the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5-6pm
Where: Hope Reformed Church on Ontario Avenue near 6th Street in downtown Sheboygan
For more information: https://www.hoperc.com/about/calendar.cfm
Community Meal - Southside
When: Tuesday November 18th and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5-6:30pm
Where: Bethany Reformed Church on Washington Avenue on the southside of Sheboygan
Food Box Pick-Up - Oostburg
When: Tuesday November 11th from 6-7pm. Please Note: Recipients must be ready to show a proof of address within Oostburg, Gibbsville or Hingham
Where: First Reformed Church in Oostburg
For more information, please visit: https://www.frcoostburg.org/news
Closet & Pantry at The Production Farm - Sheboygan Falls
What: For those in need, offering food, hygiene supplies, clothing, furniture, and home goods — all free of charge. The Production Farm ensure that everyone has access to essential daily living items in a welcoming and supportive environment.
When: Open on Wednesdays from 12:30-3:30pm.
For more information, please visit theproductionfarm.org or call 920-403-0021.
Community Meal - Oostburg
When: Wednesday Nov. 12th and the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5-6pm
Where: First Christian Reformed Church in Oostburg
For more information, please visit: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/calendar/
The Soul Squad Meal - Southside
When: Wednesday Nov. 12th and the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:30am-2pm
Where: Oakbrook Community Church on Broadway Avenue on the southside of Sheboygan
Meal at JoinUs Cafe
When: Thursdays from 11am-1pm. Please note there is no meal on Thanksgiving.
Where: Hmong Mutual Assistance Association on Superior Avenue near 23rd Street in Sheboygan
For more information, please visit: sheboyganhmaa.org
