Where Can I Get Free Christmas Gifts for Kids?

Give charitable organizations a list of your child's holiday needs.

During the holiday season, many low-income families have a difficult time coming up with additional funds to buy Christmas presents for their children. If you are in need of assistance in order to have a happy holiday for your children, then contact national charitable organizations such as the Salvation Army or the Toys for Tots program. You can also receive assistance on the local level if you contact neighborhood churches and civic organizations.

Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

The Angel Tree Program is one of the Salvation Army's most well-known charity efforts. Since 1979, thousands of needy people have received gifts during the holiday season. Contact your local Salvation Army office to see if you qualify for the Angel Tree Program. To search a listing of local offices, visit the Salvation Army's website. You will need to contact a local representative so that you can register for assistance.

Toys for Tots

Each year, the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program collects thousands of new, unwrapped toys and distributes them to needy children. To request toys, visit the Marine Toys for Tots website and select your location. You will be redirected to a local Toys for Tots site so that you can contact a local representative with your toy request.

Local Churches

Local churches organize toy and donation drives during the holiday season.

During the holiday season, many churches sponsor toy drives for local children. If you are attending a specific church, contact church personnel to see if assistance may be offered. If you are not affiliated with a particular church, call church offices and ask if they are sponsoring local children. Church parishioners often sponsor children, and youth groups like to organize toy drives for needy people.

Local Civic Organizations and Shelters

Your community can be a very valuable resource when you are looking to receive Christmas presents for needy children. Contact volunteer organizations or your local social services department to obtain information on free items. Also contact local women and children's shelters. In November and December, many schools take gift donations to these charities so that they can be distributed throughout the community.

References

• The Salvation Army: Nashville Area Command: Angel Tree Program

Resources

• The Salvation Army
• Marine Toys For Tots Foundation: Request A Toy