Dear Operation Christmas friends,
The holidays are almost here! As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to extend our heartfelt
thanks to you. For more than 40 years, the Warren County community has made generosity a holiday tradition, coming together to make the season brighter for our neighbors.
In 2025, Operation Christmas served more children and families than ever before. Thanks to the
generosity of our community, 768 children received holiday gifts, and 282 families had a holiday
meal to share.
The growing number of families we serve reflects the increasing need in our community. With the rising cost of everyday essentials, holiday gifts can be difficult for families to afford. Too often, parents are forced to choose between groceries, gas, and the presents they hope to place under the tree.
Yet Warren County continues to step up and support our community. Just as we lend a cup of sugar or shovel a neighbor’s sidewalk, we come together to help families celebrate the holidays with dignity and joy. Through Operation Christmas, parents personally select gifts they know their children will love. Your generosity will help ensure hundreds of children can experience the magic of the holiday season and more families can celebrate by sharing a warm meal.
100% of your donation goes directly toward providing food and gifts for families in our community.
This year, as we respond to growing needs and rising prices, we hope to increase the
gift voucher to $50 per child while also providing more holiday meals to families in
need. We hope you will consider making a personally meaningful gift to help us
reach our goal of $55,000 by October 31. You can make an online donation: warrencountyhelpinghand.com/operation-christmas. Checks can be made payable to The Helping Hand of Warren County/Operation Christmas.
The Helping Hand of Warren County
PO Box 45
Indianola, IA 50125
Thank you in advance for your support making the holidays brighter for Warren County families.
With gratitude,
Karey Bishop
Operation Christmas Co-Chair
Kareybishop1@gmail.com
515-229-7344
Thank you to our local partner organizations!
FUMC Open Table
The Helping Hand of Warren County
Warren County Public Health Department