A basket of good cheer for every neighbor who needs one
Every Christmas, our all-volunteer crew fills and delivers 900+ food baskets to families across Johnson County — free, private, and full of holiday warmth. Need one, or want to help? You're in the right place.
900
baskets each Christmas
100
years of good cheer
8
Johnson County towns
100%
volunteer-run
Our Story
A hundred Christmases of neighbors helping neighbors
A hundred Christmases of neighbors helping neighbors
The Good Cheer Fund began in 1921 with a simple idea: no family in Johnson County should go without a good meal at Christmas. A hundred years later, that idea has grown into 900+ food baskets delivered to local homes every December.
We're entirely volunteer-run. Neighbors nominate neighbors, families and church groups pack the baskets, and on one Saturday morning a small army of drivers fans out across the county to deliver them — free of charge, with no questions and no judgment.
Need a basket?
If your household could use a little help with groceries this Christmas, applying takes about five minutes — no documentation, no judgment. You can also apply on behalf of someone you know.
Want to help?
Drive a route on Delivery Day, pack baskets, or lend a hand at the warehouse. Bring the whole family or your church group — every pair of hands helps us reach 900 neighbors.
Let's get started
Let's get started
Choose what you'd like to do - it only takes a few minutes.
After you apply for a basket
What happens next
What happens next
No surprises — here's exactly how it goes from the moment you hit submit.
You apply
Send your application by Dec 13. It takes about five minutes — no documents needed.
We confirm
A volunteer calls or texts within a few days to confirm your address and household size.
We plan the route
Your basket is grouped with nearby neighbors and handed to a volunteer delivery family.
Delivery Day
On Sat, Dec 20, a volunteer brings your basket to your door. An adult needs to be home to receive it.
Applying doesn't guarantee a basket — we confirm every family first and reach out if we need anything. Have a question in the meantime? Call (317) 555-0142, Mon–Fri, 9 AM–4 PM.