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Operation Holidays

What is Operation Holidays?

December 13th & 14th

Operation Holidays is a two-day event that embraces those in need in Kansas City. Our goal is to provide a unique opportunity to inspire a kinder Kansas City by offering holiday cheer and comfort to hundreds of families. We’d love for you to join us!

If you’d rather shop in person, items can be brought to Della Lamb at 500 Woodland Ave. KC, MO 64106! 

Donate Gifts from our Amazon Wishlist

Donate to Deliver the Holidays

KINDER KANSAS CITY | What your gift can provide:
Holidays Gifts for 2 Children
$25.00
New Winter Clothes for Littles!
$50.00
A Holiday Meal for Multiple Families
$100.00
Holiday Hero - Provide the full Holiday experience for several families in need
$500.00

In 2023, your kindness created ripples of joy:

  • – 1,238 individuals, including 53% infants and youth, felt the warmth of your care
  • – In 379 households, speaking 17 languages, your generosity created a sense of belonging
  • – From prenatal to 92 years old, your impact crossed generations.
  • – The largest family was a family of 12 from the Democratic Republic of Congo, experiencing their first Kansas City holiday season with your support.

This year, we are also adding another level of support to Operation Holidays – a coat drive drop-off! Get together with your friends, family and companies and collect new and gently used coats.

Bring them by during the Operation Holidays hours: December 13th between 3:30-5pm or December 14th between 10 and 11 am! Questions? Email OperationHolidays@dellalamb.org

Volunteer

This is an exceptional experience great for solo volunteers or groups of friends, youth, coworkers, faith communities or families. We’ve got more than 10 roles that vary in type of job and length of commitment. We’re looking for:

  • Sports teams
  • Service groups
  • Faith-based sunday school classes/small groups
  • Corporate volunteer groups
  • Fraternities/sororities - collegian or alumnae
  • Families/friends
Volunteer opportunities range from sorting and set up to prepare for the event as well as distribution day activities.

Remembering Previous Operation Holidays

We have had the opportunity to serve Kansas City families for many, many years. In the past, we have hosted 2 events: Operation Thanksgiving and Operation Santa. In 2020, we combined both holiday events in order to provide a more efficient process for recipients. This holiday season will be our 48th Christmas and 29th Thanksgiving to serve our city and we are so grateful.