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Christmas Help for Low Income Families

storm747 started this conversation
Oct 30, 2009

Christmas Help for Low Income Families

This year (2009), charitbable agencies expect to have an increase in the number of families seeking assistance for the coming holidays over the amount they serviced in 2008. There are national and local agencies offering Christmas help for low income families, but it is important that you contact them as soon as you can if you are a low income family in need of Christmas help. If you are in need of free toys this Christmas for your children and need help in feeding your family a holiday meal, please contact your local branch of each of the following agencies. They may be able to give your family holiday assistance. It will help to have your children’s first names, ages, sizes, and wish list written down before you contact them.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides a large social services program to help needy people of all ages. Donations provide free Christmas toys, dinners, and clothing for families in need. For Thanksgiving and Christmas help, you need to contact your local Salvation Army for details on how to register for holiday food baskets and Christmas toys ASAP!  The time is now to make sure your family is on their reservation list.

Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots is a U.S. Marine Corps charity that collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December annually for Christmas. These free Christmas toys are distributed to children of low income families around the United States. Marine Toys for Tots makes it simple for you to receive free toys for your children, or for someone else. Search for the donation site in your state , follow their directions, and contact your local Coordinator.

United Way

United Way is accepting applications for free holiday food and toy assistance. To apply, families may need to present a picture identification card, Social Security cards for all family members, current proof of household income, proof of address (utility bill), and birth certificates or proof of custody for children ages 12 and under. Find your local United Way. The United Way can also direct you to agencies that can help you pay utility bills. Be sure to register for the Angel Tree program for your children to receive new Christmas gifts from local families.

Local Houses of Worship

Many local churches also offer free Christmas toys, meals, and clothes to families low income families.  Be sure to reach out to churches in your community.

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CHRILAHRA
Dec 21, 2012
FIRST OF A LL MY NAME IS JEANETTE AND I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE AND ASK FOR HELP FROM ANYONE WHO IS WILLING TO HELP US MY FAMILY AND I ARE IN MUCH NEED OF HELP FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR,, DUE TO MY BAD ARTHRITIS I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO WORK, EVERYTIME I TRIED TO APPLY FOR A JOB I COULDNT BECAUSE OF MY WEAKNESS OR ME FALLING IN FRONT OF A MANAGER, MY FAMILY SIZE CONTAINS OF 5 PPL, ITS MY FIANCE, MYSELF MY 2 BOYS AND MY DAUGHTER, MY FIANCE HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO GET A JOB DUE TO TAKING CARE OF ME AND OUR 3 CHILDREN PLEASE I WANT TO ATLEAST GIVE THEM A LITTLE HOPE THIS YEAR, THANK U FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ MY POST
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Bonn
Dec 21, 2012
Hard year for our family. We have a 6 year old boy who still believes in Santa. Our family is on State Assistance however are unemployment has run out. This is the first time we are praying for help. God Bless bonnie_fufu@hotmail.com
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grateful to god
Dec 21, 2012
i am a single mom with three children an am asking for help god knows i want my kids to be happy . any help i can get will be appreciated.thank you .
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JADAYELU
Dec 21, 2012
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azn_mutt_chick916
Dec 20, 2012
I totally need help I am a mom with 5 kids and there are 7javonie,5jr,3natalie,2matthew and 6month Kayla. My daughter. Kayla is blind and I don't know what to do :( with her. Please help me...
..... please help me with some gifts for my kids. Call me @ 916.470.5868
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madaleena
Dec 20, 2012
me and my family are looking for christmas help for my 5 children. Its already the 20th of December and we are still looking for help. im in Hesperia Ca my children are 6 brayden,4 kaydence,mandalynn 2,taylor 9 months, andrew 9 months. If anyone nows of anyone willing to help us e mail me thank you to anyone who reads this. from the wilkinson family.
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annie46   in reply to downanddepressed
Dec 19, 2012
Keep your Faith there are Angels that come on here to help post the city and state you are in and a Christmas wish for each child so helping Angels can decide if they are the ones to help you Praying Your Angel Finds You annie46
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downanddepressed
Dec 19, 2012
i need help with my 3 and 4 year old girls this will be the second year for my girls and no christmas i dont know wat too do please help me out i been in and put of the hospital for a while no job and light bill im a low income parent f two who is begging for help
please call at 913-549-8008 please please im beggging my girls mean the world to me even if its one toy or one pair of shoes or outfit any thing will help
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Supertaz
Dec 19, 2012
I need help giving my kids gifts under the tree. my four kids ages are 10,15,16,18. Any presents will help please let me know we had money saved up which we had to use to pay for our hotel stays as the apartment we were approved for caused three months of delays. My wife and I hate for our kids to have nothing under the tree. So if anyone can help please let me know. Thank you and God Bless I can be reached at 619-240-1411.
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jo-boy
Dec 17, 2012
this is joe boy an i for got to put on no x-mas dinner at all . 319-529-8685
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jo-boy   in reply to jo-boy
Dec 17, 2012
or food
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jo-boy
Dec 17, 2012
my wife an kids this year r not having gife
this year. no money to get. 319-529-8685
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Franky rizo guadalupe
Dec 17, 2012
I have 8 kids and my only wish is to give them one day a day of happines and fun in Disneyland But u dont have the money if anyone will help it will be a dream come truth please call 7145835039thanks
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Mrs. Dixon   in reply to D_morrell86
Dec 17, 2012
Try catholic charities, united way, toys for tots (although the deadline was november 30th, you can send an e-mail to who ever's in charge of the toys for tots in your state and county <www.toysfortots.org>), then there's your local news stations/radio stations, community centers, social services, call 211, FEMA, & last but I'm sure not least the only way you can get on the salvation army list this late is through other organizations like project self sufficiency program or any help for low income familes center/organization. Hope this helps a bit. I was in the same predicament so I do understand what all of you are going through. God Bless you all & your families
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Mrs. Dixon   in reply to mommys last wish
Dec 17, 2012
If you still need info, try this one. Google marine phone list or phone link & your city & state. You should find a pdf with a list of phone numbers, scroll down & call the number for toys for tots; if no answer call any department on that list & they'll either transfer you or give you the correct number to call. When you get through explain your situation & they'll either take your number to have someone call you back or they'll add you to the list. Try it, it wouldn't hurt. I'd find out 4 you but this site does not allow us to ask for any address what so ever. Good Luck & God Bless!
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Mrs. Dixon   in reply to mommys last wish
Dec 17, 2012
You're welcome! Merry Christmas to you & your family.
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D_morrell86
Dec 16, 2012
Where can I get assistance with getting christmas gifts we a low income family. Plz email d_morrell86@yahoo.com
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fay1851
Dec 14, 2012
If anyone can help my email is Fayloveroe@yahoo.com
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fay1851
Dec 14, 2012
I also have search for help for xmas with my children for xmas but I live in New york where sandy hit...All charties are supplying for neessarties.got thelp for my two yr old.Now I need help for my other children a sixteen yr who wants a coby tablet and my son who wants a nice warm polo sweater but I told them maybe next yr
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