Bradley, IL – Bradley residents in need of holiday assistance can now register for the Village of Bradley’s 2025 Christmas Holiday Meal Basket program, which officially opened its sign-up window this week.
According to the Village of Bradley and the Bradley Police Department, registration is required and runs from Thursday, Nov. 14 through Wednesday, Dec. 4. The program is open only to Bradley residents, and proof of residency—such as a valid ID or a sewer bill—is required at registration.
Officials noted that meal baskets are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents must email meals@bradleyil.org or call 815-936-5115 to register, but their name will not be added to the list until confirmation is received. The village emphasized that confirmation is essential, as unconfirmed names will not be eligible for pickup or delivery.
The Christmas meal baskets will be distributed on Saturday, Dec. 20, during a drive-through pickup event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Old Men’s Carson Store. Those who do not receive a confirmation email or call should not expect to be placed on the distribution list.
The village also noted that the email and phone line for registration are only staffed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and are not monitored outside these hours.
Officials clarified that this event is for Christmas meal baskets only and is separate from the Thanksgiving turkey giveaway scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 22, at Northfield Square Mall.
Residents who rely on this program are encouraged to register early due to expected demand.
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