William Hall Rodgers

CHRISTMAS FOOD PROGRAM

The William Hall Rodgers Christmas Food Program is an original in Cleveland’s philanthropic scene. Dating to the depression-era, this program was established to help neighbors in need and has continued through the decades as a source of goodwill during the holiday season. This free resource facilitated by United Way of the Ocoee Region is available to all Bradley and Polk County residents.

Since the 1940s, Bradley County’s William Hall Rodgers Food Program has made spirits brighter by providing an average of 700+ Christmas food gifts to local families in need every holiday season. Your generous support ensures United Way can continue to meet this need in our community.

$50 = 1 Christmas Food Gift for a Local Family

3 WAYS TO DONATE:

  1. Drop of a check made payable to William Hall Rodgers at the United Way office 

  2. Text WHR to 41444

  3. Click here to give online (select "William Hall Rodgers" in the Target dropdown)

 

The holiday season is a time for giving, and we’re looking forward to another year of the William Hall Rodgers Food Program! Please take note of this year’s registration details, as the process will look a bit different than in years past.

REGISTRATION - ONE DAY ONLY:

  • Thursday, December 3, 2026 beginning at 8 a.m.
  • The Denning Center, 350 Central Avenue, Cleveland

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND:

  • Gifts are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close once all gifts have been distributed.
  • This resource is available to all Bradley and Polk County residents with a valid ID (limit one per household).
  • You must be present to register.
  • Applications will not be available prior to registration day.

For questions regarding William Hall Rodgers, please contact our office at 423-479- 2020.

William Hall Rodgers could not happen without volunteers like you!

For more information about volunteering for registration, please call 423-479-2020 or email blairdeacon@unitedwayocoee.org.