Lincoln Tree Of Hope
About Lincoln Tree Of Hope
Lincoln Tree of Hope is the kind of organization that shows up when families need something practical right now, whether that is food assistance for the holidays or help finding local support closer to home. In Lincoln and surrounding areas, it gives people a place to start when the need is bigger than one bag of groceries. For donors, the appeal is simple: your support helps keep both the immediate help and the next step within reach.
What sets Lincoln Tree of Hope apart is how it keeps the holiday table and the resource list in the same conversation. Along with Thanksgiving and Christmas food support, it points people toward local help for food, housing, recovery, crisis, and veterans services, which makes it useful well beyond a single season.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Community resources
Provides a resource list for food distribution, hot meals, pregnancy and breastfeeding support, domestic violence shelter and assistance, rental and bill assistance, medical bill assistance, pet food assistance, foster care assistance, recovery support, addiction and mental health services, bus schedules, veterans assistance, crisis hotlines, SNAP, developmental disabilities, and grief support.
Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Offers Thanksgiving meal assistance and food distribution for families in need in Lincoln and surrounding areas.
Christmas food drive
Organizes Christmas food drive support for families during the holiday season.
Community events and fundraising opportunities
Holds community events that bring members and non-members together to fundraise, gather, and support the mission.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
The Lincoln Tree of Hope is dedicated to promoting positive community building, creating human connection, and providing people with the tools necessary to assist them in becoming more self-sufficient.
Who they serve
People in Lincoln and surrounding areas who need food assistance, local resources, or support during times of need.
How your donation helps
- Supporting a family in need
- Community resources and support
- Mission funding
Our story
In 2018, The Lincoln Tree of Hope was planted in the community. With support from helping hands, it grew into a symbol of unity and optimism focused on community building, human connection, and practical support.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Lincoln Tree Of Hope’s services.
People seeking Thanksgiving meal assistance join the private Facebook group to learn about events and complete an application. Certain date restrictions apply, and approval depends on funding.
In their words
"Look for helpers. You will always find people who are helping" - Mr. Rogers
Hope works because of you! Thank you for all of your continued support.
Events
Thanksgiving Food Distribution
seasonalSeasonal Thanksgiving meal assistance and food distribution for families in need.
Christmas food drive
seasonalSeasonal holiday food drive for families in the community.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Lincoln Tree Of Hope has shared.
Current needs
- Donations to support families in need during holiday food distributions
- Items, money, time, and support
Volunteer opportunities
- Help with community events
- Support fundraising events
- Assist with holiday food distribution efforts
Recognition & press
In the media
- KLKN-TV, local Facebook group fuels a backpack giveaway
- KLKN-TV, Lincoln Giving Tree hosts Trunk or Treat event
- KLKN-TV, local Facebook group helping hundreds in community, now asking for help
- 1011 NOW, Facebook group becomes nonprofit feeds families for Thanksgiving
- KLKN-TV, Lincoln nonprofit asking for help filling dozens of Easter baskets
- 1011 NOW, Donations to Lincoln Tree of Hope help families over winter break
- 1011 NOW, Food Fort, Lincoln Tree of Hope partner to collect food for those in need
- 1011 NOW, Lincoln Tree of Hope provides option for third-party reporting
- 1011 NOW, Three nonprofits come together to spread Easter cheer
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
In the news
Articles featuring Lincoln Tree Of Hope from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do people apply for Thanksgiving meal assistance?
People join the private Facebook group to learn about events and then fill out an application.
What kinds of help are included in the community resources page?
The resources page includes food distribution, hot meals, pregnancy and breastfeeding support, domestic violence shelter and assistance, rental and bill assistance, medical bill assistance, pet food assistance, foster care assistance, recovery support, addiction and mental health services, bus schedules, veterans assistance, hotlines, SNAP, developmental disabilities, and grief support.
How can people support the organization?
People can give items, money, time, and support, and they can also help at community and fundraising events.
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