HOLIDAY RESOURCES

To receive assistance:

The Christmas Angels program matches local families with sponsors who can provide toys and clothing to children during the holiday season. Deadline to sign up is November 1.  

To sponsor a gift or family: 

There are two ways to assist families in Johnson County through the Christmas Angels program.  

1. Serve as a Family Sponsor to directly purchase gifts for children in a particular family or families. Family Sponsors can be individuals, families, service groups, neighborhoods, business, faith-based groups, etc. who provide Christmas assistance for particular children in the community.  
   
   For more information on serving as a Family Sponsor, please click on the Family Sponsor Information Sheet.
    
2. Serve as a Gift Sponsor to provide toy and gift items for the Angel Tree Store.  Each year we have more families apply for assistance than we do sponsors.  In order to serve all families who qualify, Gift Sponsors provide items for the Angel Tree Store so that parents whose children are not matched to a sponsor can come and pick out gifts for their children.  
   
   For more information on serving as a Gift Sponsor, please click on the Gift Sponsor Information Sheet.

Once you have determined how you would like to help, please complete your sign-up form available on the United Way of Johnson County Chistmas Angels webpage. 

Toy distribution for those not sponsored through United Way Christmas Angels. You MUST go to the food pantry in November to register. The pantry is open on Tuesdays from 9-10:45 a.m., and Thursdays from 6- 7:45p.m. You will be contacted with date and time of toy distribution. 1150 South Park Dr, Greenwood, IN 46143. (317) 889-7338. Bring picture ID.

• Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th from 11am-2pm.
• The meal is located at Scott Hall at the Johnson County Fairgrounds Free to all Johnson County Residents
• Free to all Johnson County Residents.

• MUST go to the pantry in October to register.
• Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 9-10:45 a.m. and Thursdays from 6-7:45 p.m. Bring a picture ID.
• Address: 1150 South Park Dr, Greenwood, IN 46143 
  • Phone: 317-889-7338
• Frozen turkey or ham and all the fixings provided to you.

• Sunday, November 24th from 1-4pm.
• Must register your name at the pantry in October to receive the meal (See Other Food Resources below for pantry hours of operation).

• If you need a food basket during Christmas, mail the included form by December 13th DIRECTLY to Good Cheer Fund, P.O. Box 237, Franklin, IN 46131.

• Wednesday, December 25th
• Held at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin
• Must call (317) 736-7962 to reserve your meal for delivery by Thursday, December 19th.
• Delivery is from 11am-2pm; Carry-out is from 2-4pm; Dine-in is from 4-6pm.

• Provides your family with weekly groceries
• Also assists with clothing needs for your family once per month.
• 381 North Bluff Road, Greenwood; 317-889-9650
• Operation Hours: Thursdays (9:15-9:40am / 12:15-12:40pm / 6:15-6:40pm) & every Saturday (9:15-9:40am)
• On your first visit bring with you a picture ID for every adult living in the household, 2 pieces of mail with your current address, birth certificates or Social Security cards for each child under the age of 18 in the household.

• 5901 W Olive Branch Road, Greenwood, IN 46143
• Open 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 9am-12pm
• Open 2nd Wednesday of every month from 10am-12pm
• Open 4th Monday of every month from 5-7pm

• Grace United Methodist Church Potato Drop
  • Address: 1300 E Adams Dr, Franklin, IN 46131
• Saturday, December 14th from 8am-12pm
• Pick up a bag of FREE potatoes. Located one mile west of I-65 on SR 44 in Franklin.
• For more information, call (317) 736-7962. No reservation required.

• Celebration Crossing is alive with holiday merriment once more at the Indiana State Museum! New this year, bring the family for a ride on the Snowfall Express and discover a forest populated by charming whimsical characters celebrating the coming winter and first snowfall! Play and create in Santa’s Front Yard, the Reindeer Barn and the new Tot Spot. Make a full day of it with a visit and pictures with Santa, and lunch at the iconic L.S. Ayres Tea Room (reservations recommended). -Visit Indy
• When: November 29 - January 5, 2025
• Click here to get tickets!

• At the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt, you’ll find the traditional festival elements (music, warm raclettes, gluhwein and plenty of platzchen to go around) are just the foundation for special storytelling traditions unique to our rich, German culture. This is your chance to gather with friends and family, and celebrate the magic and wonder of the holiday season in the historic Biergarten. -Visit Indy
• When: November 29 - December 22
• Click here for more info!

• Christmas at the Zoo is a wintertime extravaganza everyone will enjoy. Stop by the Indianapolis Zoo for its annual light spectacular, and experience one of the nation’s top 10 zoos in a whole new way as hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights delight and inspire. Soaring 150 feet above the Skjodt International Orangutan Center, you’ll spot the Beacon of Hope glowing in holiday colors from miles away. -Visit Indy
• When: November 23 - January 5, 2025
• Click here to get tickets!

• The Indiana State Fairgrounds once again hosts Christmas Nights of Lights, Indianapolis’ largest drive thru light show synchronized to music broadcasting through your car radio! -Indiana State Fairgrounds
• When: November 8 - December 31
• Click here to get tickets!

• Winterlights at Newfields is a family tradition for Indy. A dazzling choreographed light show invites you to walk through the garden trails as you sip your favorite hot beverage. From the “whimsy trees” to the lawn, it will be impossible to not marvel at this holiday date night or family outing destination. -Visit Indy
• When: November 23 - January 5, 2025
• Click here to get tickets!