St. Nick’s Christmas Club applications will be available Nov. 3

Jasper County residents needing assistance this holiday season can pick up an application for St. Nick’s Christmas Club beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Newton YMCA, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. W.

Applicants must meet eligibility guidelines including children 18 and younger must be Jasper County residents, served by only one program for holiday help, and the custodial guardian must apply. All eligibility guidelines are included in the application packet and are posted on the Club facebook page.

Application packets are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Only one application will be given per person. Completed applications must be turned in to the YMCA by 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, or completed online using the special QR code by 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9.

Club volunteers will review all applications and partner with other non-profits offering holiday assistance to ensure eligibility. Those applying for multiple programs will not be eligible for St. Nick’s Christmas Club assistance. This is to ensure the Club can assist the most children in need.

If accepted into the program, children will receive new pants, shirt, socks, underwear (or diaper), and an item from their wish list. Families will also receive a food-only gift card purchased by the Club from local grocery stores.

St. Nick’s Christmas Club was founded in 1988 by a group of friends seeing a need in Newton. The organization has grown to serve all of Jasper County communities with an all-volunteer group. The Club is a non-profit under the Jasper Community Foundation. Donations may be made by mailing c/o St. Nick’s Christmas Club, P.O. 162, Newton, Iowa 50208. For those wanting to adopt a family the annual adoption book will be released in late November. For more information, email newtonchristmasclub@gmail.com.