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Holiday Adoption Programs | Voluntary Action Center

Resource Name:Holiday Adoption Programs | Voluntary Action Center

address

1300 Bowling Street, Columbia, MO 65201

Eligibility

  • Must have at least one child age 18 years old or younger living in your household.
  • Families may sign up for only one holiday gift program in Boone County, Missouri per holiday season.
  • Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident.
  • Federal income guidelines must apply.

Required documents

Hours

  • Monday through Friday - 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Walk-in Lobby
  • Call for information
  • Visit www.vacmo.org for details
573-874-2273

Voice

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Main

573-874-9172

Fax

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Fax

Languages

English (translator may be available for Spanish). If you have a caseworker who speaks your native language, please have them call VAC with you to translate your intake information and Holiday Program wish list.

Application process

  • Please call or walk in the lobby during the designated Holiday Program sign-up season.
  • New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person
  • Returning clients must complete annual recertification

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Boone County, Missouri
Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is a local nonprofit responding to the immediate basic needs of individuals and families within our Boone County, Missouri, community. Services include Food Pantries, Formula/Baby Food, Rent Payment Assistance, Air Conditioners, Fans, Cleaning Products, Clothing Vouchers, Diapers, Work Clothing, Personal/Grooming Supplies, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Gas Money, Food Handling Permits, Birth Certificate Fee Payment Assistance, Driver License Fee Payment Assistance, Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance, School Supplies, Child Passenger Safety Seats, Glasses/Contact Lenses, Prescription Expense Assistance, and Holiday Adoption Programs.

Last Updated

07/21/2026

Providing organization

VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER
Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is a local nonprofit responding to the immediate basic needs of individuals and families within our Boone County, Missouri, community. Services include Food Pantries, Formula/Baby Food, Rent Payment Assistance, Air Conditioners, Fans, Cleaning Products, Clothing Vouchers, Diapers, Work Clothing, Personal/Grooming Supplies, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Gas Money, Food Handling Permits, Birth Certificate Fee Payment Assistance, Driver License Fee Payment Assistance, Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance, School Supplies, Child Passenger Safety Seats, Glasses/Contact Lenses, Prescription Expense Assistance, and Holiday Adoption Programs.