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!
In 2023, your kindness created ripples of joy:
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
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:
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.