Holiday Assistance 2023
If your family has experienced a hardship this year, or if the holidays are a difficult time, we want to help connect you with resources to hopefully make it a little bit brighter! We would like to provide you with resources in your area before the deadlines pass, because they come and go so quickly. Most holiday assistance programs begin in October and close shortly after. Please visit our website and search for your county/city below and if you do not see it, please give us a call to assist you. We will continue to update this list as more information comes in. Thank you and we hope you are having a wonderful school year!!
OHVA Family Resource Team
https://sites.google.com/view/ohva-family-resources/holiday-assistance-2022?authuser=0
K-5 Amber Stretar 419.482.0948 ext. 7083 astretar@ohva.org
MS & HS (6-12) Krista Gregory 419.482.0948 ext. 7156 kgregory@ohva.org
If you are short on time… please go here to apply FIRST….All counties- Toys for Tots
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All counties- Salvation Army
Click on link below and enter your city-
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/eastern-territory/location-search/
ASHLAND COUNTY
Associated Charities
We are now accepting Christmas Applications! Only Custodial parent or guardian may apply. The child and family must reside within Ashland County, Ohio.
https://www.associatedcharities.com/surveys/santas-gift-shop-application
CINCINNATI AREA
Landmark Baptist Church
Address: 1450 Clough Pike, Batavia, OH 45103. Call (513) 752-7751
The Salvation Army has multiple centers in the region that provide holiday help in the Cincinnati Ohio area. They provide social services, emergency financial aid, and of course other help around the Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. This can include Thanksgiving meals and turkeys, toys and gifts at Christmas, gifts, clothing, volunteer opportunities, Toy Shops and more. Another main program is Angel Tree, which allows people from the community to donate items. Referrals are also offered to nearby churches and non-profits.
Salvation Army Batavia and Clermont County, 87 North Market Street, Batavia, Ohio 45103. Call (513) 732-6241
Center Hill Corps, 6381 Center Hill Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224, dial (513) 242-9100 for information.
Salvation Army - Citadel Corps, 120 East Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45210. Call (513) 762-5649
West Side Worship & Service Center, 3503 Warsaw Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 4520. Dial (513) 251-1424
114 East Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Telephone number is (513) 762-5600
Kenton County Corps, 1806 Scott Street, Covington, Kentucky 41014. Phone (859) 261-0835
Jefferson County Corps center is at 331 East Main Street, Madison, IN 47250. Call (812) 265-2157
Middletown Corps, 1914 First Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044. Call (513) 423-9452
Butler County, 1914 First Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044. For information dial (513) 423-9452
Newport Corps, 340 West 10th Street PO Box 271, Newport, KY 41071. Telephone number is (859) 431-1063
As noted, there are many Salvation Army centers in this service area. Find free Christmas assistance from Ohio Salvation Army.
Caring Place
6312 Kennedy Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45213. Phone - (513) 841-1499
The site provides bags of groceries and free food for Christmas to registered clients of Pleasant Ridge, Kennedy Heights, Golf Manor, and Silverton. Or apply for toys for children.
Churches Active In Northside
4230 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223. Call (513) 591-2246
This church and other locations provide food, meal baskets, toys, and other support to only this zip code. There may be free winter coats for kids in Hamilton County for the Christmas seasons, decorations for trees, stocking stuffers and other goods. Homeless can get food as well as children from lower income families may be provided free stocking stuffers or gifts.
Corpus Christi Church
2014 Springdale Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. Call (513) 825-0618
Inter Parish Ministry
3509 Debolt Road, Cincinnati, OH 45244. Telephone number is (513) 561-3932
Regional Free Toys for Tots
This is a service offered in every county and city, including Hamilton, Butler, Jefferson, Kenton, Cincinnati and many others. Children, including immigrants and newborns, can receive free Christmas toys, games, clothes, and gifts There may be Legos, dolls, hot wheel cards, games, sporting goods, tablets and many other presents. . It is a donation driven program. Call 211 to apply for help. Or for the metro area, learn more here. https://cincinnati-oh.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200&nRedirectInd=3.
St. George Interfaith Food Pantry
108 Calhoun Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219. Telephone - (513) 751-8771
Provides Christmas toy and gifts for food pantry clients only. Free holiday food baskets, meals seniors or the unemployed and other Christmas assistance programs.
St. Leo Church
2573 St. Leo Place, Cincinnati, OH 45225. Call (513) 921-1044
Sells toys and clothing for a minimal cost. It is in effect a low cost Christmas toy store. Games, books, clothes, Christmas trees and more can be bought.
City Gospel Mission
Location is 1805 Dalton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45214. For information, dial (513) 241-5525
The homeless, lonely and poor can turn to the charity. There may be free holiday meals (Thanksgiving or Christmas) including turkey dinners, ham, and the toppings. Free clothes, small presents for children and other goods are offered.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati region
1125 Bank St, Cincinnati, OH 45214. Call (513) 562-8841
Multiple churches and charities help the less fortunate, both year round and during the holiday season. Whether it is a gift such as Arts and Crafts, or free hygiene supplies or clothes for Christmas, the SVDP charity tries to help. Single parents, veterans and others in need can get free groceries or ingredients for a holiday meal or other stuff.
FreeStore Foodbank
Address is 112 E Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Main number is 513-241-1064
Mostly food baskets for the Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays.
Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center
420 West Wyoming Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215. Phone - (513) 821-3233
Clearing House
411 George St, Aurora, IN 47001. (812) 926-1198
Clermont and Dearborn County residents can receive food and toys at the holiday. Assistance is for local low-income families with children under the age of 18.
Washington United Church Of Christ
Address: 2950 Sidney Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225. Main number is (513) 541-7757
Mental Health America Of Northern Kentucky & Southwest Ohio
Location is 912 Scott Street, Covington, KY 41012. Telephone number: (859) 431-1077
The center provides a community dinner at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. In addition, volunteers and staff organize activities for children, provide free clothing and Christmas gifts at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. It supports all Southwest Ohio and also Northern Kentucky.
Landmark Baptist Church
Address: 1450 Clough Pike, Batavia, OH 45103. Call (513) 752-7751
The Salvation Army has multiple centers in the region that provide holiday help in the Cincinnati Ohio area. They provide social services, emergency financial aid, and of course other help around the Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. This can include Thanksgiving meals and turkeys, toys and gifts at Christmas, gifts, clothing, volunteer opportunities, Toy Shops and more. Another main program is Angel Tree, which allows people from the community to donate items. Referrals are also offered to nearby churches and non-profits.
Salvation Army Batavia and Clermont County, 87 North Market Street, Batavia, Ohio 45103. Call (513) 732-6241
Center Hill Corps, 6381 Center Hill Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224, dial (513) 242-9100 for information.
Salvation Army - Citadel Corps, 120 East Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45210. Call (513) 762-5649
West Side Worship & Service Center, 3503 Warsaw Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 4520. Dial (513) 251-1424
114 East Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Telephone number is (513) 762-5600
Kenton County Corps, 1806 Scott Street, Covington, Kentucky 41014. Phone (859) 261-0835
Jefferson County Corps center is at 331 East Main Street, Madison, IN 47250. Call (812) 265-2157
Middletown Corps, 1914 First Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044. Call (513) 423-9452
Butler County, 1914 First Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044. For information dial (513) 423-9452
Newport Corps, 340 West 10th Street PO Box 271, Newport, KY 41071. Telephone number is (859) 431-1063
As noted, there are many Salvation Army centers in this service area. Find free Christmas assistance from Ohio Salvation Army.
Caring Place
6312 Kennedy Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45213. Phone - (513) 841-1499
The site provides bags of groceries and free food for Christmas to registered clients of Pleasant Ridge, Kennedy Heights, Golf Manor, and Silverton. Or apply for toys for children.
Churches Active In Northside
4230 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223. Call (513) 591-2246
This church and other locations provide food, meal baskets, toys, and other support to only this zip code. There may be free winter coats for kids in Hamilton County for the Christmas seasons, decorations for trees, stocking stuffers and other goods. Homeless can get food as well as children from lower income families may be provided free stocking stuffers or gifts.
Corpus Christi Church
2014 Springdale Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. Call (513) 825-0618
Inter Parish Ministry
3509 Debolt Road, Cincinnati, OH 45244. Telephone number is (513) 561-3932
Regional Free Toys for Tots
This is a service offered in every county and city, including Hamilton, Butler, Jefferson, Kenton, Cincinnati and many others. Children, including immigrants and newborns, can receive free Christmas toys, games, clothes, and gifts There may be Legos, dolls, hot wheel cards, games, sporting goods, tablets and many other presents. . It is a donation driven program. Call 211 to apply for help. Or for the metro area, learn more here. https://cincinnati-oh.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200&nRedirectInd=3.
St. George Interfaith Food Pantry
108 Calhoun Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219. Telephone - (513) 751-8771
Provides Christmas toy and gifts for food pantry clients only. Free holiday food baskets, meals seniors or the unemployed and other Christmas assistance programs.
St. Leo Church
2573 St. Leo Place, Cincinnati, OH 45225. Call (513) 921-1044
Sells toys and clothing for a minimal cost. It is in effect a low cost Christmas toy store. Games, books, clothes, Christmas trees and more can be bought.
City Gospel Mission
Location is 1805 Dalton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45214. For information, dial (513) 241-5525
The homeless, lonely and poor can turn to the charity. There may be free holiday meals (Thanksgiving or Christmas) including turkey dinners, ham, and the toppings. Free clothes, small presents for children and other goods are offered.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati region
1125 Bank St, Cincinnati, OH 45214. Call (513) 562-8841
Multiple churches and charities help the less fortunate, both year round and during the holiday season. Whether it is a gift such as Arts and Crafts, or free hygiene supplies or clothes for Christmas, the SVDP charity tries to help. Single parents, veterans and others in need can get free groceries or ingredients for a holiday meal or other stuff.
FreeStore Foodbank
Address is 112 E Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Main number is 513-241-1064
Mostly food baskets for the Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays.
Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center
420 West Wyoming Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215. Phone - (513) 821-3233
Clearing House
411 George St, Aurora, IN 47001. (812) 926-1198
Clermont and Dearborn County residents can receive food and toys at the holiday. Assistance is for local low-income families with children under the age of 18.
Washington United Church Of Christ
Address: 2950 Sidney Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225. Main number is (513) 541-7757
Mental Health America Of Northern Kentucky & Southwest Ohio
Location is 912 Scott Street, Covington, KY 41012. Telephone number: (859) 431-1077
The center provides a community dinner at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. In addition, volunteers and staff organize activities for children, provide free clothing and Christmas gifts at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. It supports all Southwest Ohio and also Northern Kentucky.
South Side Baptist Church
1501 Holman Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Main number: (859) 431-1314
Provides toys for children 12 years old or younger and free Christmas food baskets to low income eligible residents and the poor. Adopt a Family may also give out free Christmas gift cards, provide electronics, video games and other presents.
Hope Ministries Of Northern Kentucky
Location is 263 Main Street, Florence, Kentucky 41042. Call (859) 371-1887
Georgetown Church Of Christ
Main address: 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, OH 45121. Call (937) 378-3309 for information.
The non-profit runs the Angel Tree donation program. It is one of the resources that can assist Brown County residents. Toys, gifts, clothing, and other presents may be obtained.
Mercy Health St. Raphael of Butler County
4101 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209. Call (513) 981-4200
Struggling Butler County OH families can get free Christmas gifts. Food, meals, and other toys are offered.
New Life Baptist Mission
Address: 415 Henry Street, Hamilton, OH 45011. Telephone: (513) 896-9800
Has gifts for children in the community.
Open Door Food Pantry
800 South Front Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011. Phone - (513) 868-3276
Butler County Community Action Agency
1790 South Erie Highway, Hamilton, OH 45011. Main phone - (513) 868-9300
The program offered is Support To Encourage Low-income Families (SELF). It provides holiday gifts for SELF's clients and their children. This is only an option for qualified SELF families who are actively working towards self-sufficiency and trying to better their lives and financial situation.
Family Service Of Middletown
The charity offers help from 555 N Verity Pkwy, Middletown, OH 45042. Call (513) 423-4637
Offers free holiday assistance programs for people in Madison, Monroe, Middletown and Trenton Ohio.
Brighton Center
Main address is 741 Central Avenue, Newport, KY 41072-0325. Phone - (859) 491-8303
Runs a one day only toy shopping opportunity for Northern Kentucky children. Toys, books, games, and more may be available to low income families, the unemployed. Seniors can get help too, such as delivered meals at Christmas.
Family Resource Center
Location of the non-profit is 5445 College Corner Pike, Oxford, Ohio 45056. Call (513) 523-5859
Provides monetary credit and vouchers to shop for children’s gifts. There may be groceries for help low income families prepare a Xmax meal. Or learn about cash assistance for the working poor, food stams and other benefits.
Christian Outreach Assistance Center- Rising Sun Church Of Christ
430 5th Street, Rising Sun, IN 47040. Call (812) 438-3805
Reach Out Lakota
Address is 6561 Station Road, West Chester, OH 45071. Telephone - (513) 779-7515
Distributes Christmas gifts and toys for residents and children of West Chester and Liberty Township.
Cleveland Area
City of Bay Village Department Of Community Services
300 Bryson Ln.
Bay Village, Ohio 44140
(440) 899-3409
The Caring and Sharing program may pass out vouchers to qualified families. They can use them to buy food for Thanksgiving or Christmas, and there may also be holiday and other types of Christmas food baskets passed out.
Community Mission Outreach
Location is 3748 State Rt. 7
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6628
Hundreds of Christmas baskets are passed out. They may have small gifts, food, toys, and meals as well. Much of the help provided is in the form of free Christmas food.
City Mission Church
Address is 710 N 5th St.
Ironton, Ohio 45638
Main phone - (740) 532-5041
Free toys, food, and other items are for children from low income families.
Community Services Center
Location is 655 N Broadway
Medina City, OH 44256
(330) 725-4690
The Christmas Adopt a Family Program matches families with donors. There may be toys, Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas meals. Even those Cleveland area families who are not matched can still get toys from Community Services.
Holmes County Share-a-Christmas
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4438
Holmes County children can get toys and other holiday presents. There may also be winter coats, boots, and clothing for children and the youth.
City Of North Royalton Office Of Aging/Human Services of Cuyahoga County
13500 Ridge Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133
Main phone - (440) 582-6333
Senior citizens, the disabled and elderly can get help. Hot meals, company, holiday food baskets, and other Thanksgiving or Christmas programs are offered.
Salvation Army - Maiwurm Service Center
401 W High St.
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-3138
Runs the Angel Tree program in Wayne County Ohio. Toys, gifts, meals, food, and more items are available.
New Hope United Methodist Church
Main address is 111 Township Rd. 1130
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-5311
Rittman Community Christmas Basket Program at United Methodist Church
211 N Metzger Ave.
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 925-4015
Christmas baskets are available.
Medina County Salvation Army
Location is 527 College St.
Wadsworth City, OH 44281
For information, dial (330) 335-2327
The non-profit provides free holiday assistance to families in need. There may be coats for family members, holiday food baskets, items from the toy shop, or games.
Lutheran Social Services Of Northern Ohio
622 Center St.
Ashland, OH 44805
(877) 741-3331
The charity runs Adopt a Family in Ashland County Ohio. A leading faith based group in the Cleveland area.
Autism Society of Greater Cleveland
Brecksville, OH 44141
(216) 556-4937 Voice
Holds a holiday party for people or children with Autism.
Centers For Families and Children - Food Center At Brookside
Main address is 3802 Pearl Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
Call the Cuyahoga County agency at (216) 749-4295
Doylestown United Methodist Church
153 Church St.
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-9101
They run a program known as Share a Christmas.
Another Wayne County location of this Christmas program is run from 24 S Portage St., Doylestown, OH 44230, (330) 658-9101
Marine Corps League - Toys for Tots
The Christmas programs provide free, new toys for children. Each child who qualified from the region will receive at least one toy during the holidays. There are clothes, shoes, video games, winter coats, books and many other Christmas gifts offered.
820-B W. Lafayette Rd., Medina City, OH 44256, dial (330) 723-2229
232 Northland Dr., Medina City, OH 44256, call (330) 722-7166
210 Northland Dr., Medina City, Ohio 44256, call (330) 722-7166
There are multiple ways to apply. They are here. https://brookpark-oh.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx.
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
This non-profit assists multiple towns and counties. Whether Ashland, Cuyahoga, Wayne, Geauga, or nearby counties, help is offered. Free Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets, mets, turkey dinners, frozen food and more. The regional non-profit works to feed low income families, seniors and the needy during the holidays.
https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/get-help/find-food
Loudonville United Methodist Church of Ashland County
Address is 124 N Market St.
Loudonville, OH 44842
Call (419) 994-4939
Bikes may be provided for qualified children at Christmas time.
Adopt A Family Association
Address is 5753 Chevrolet Blvd
Parma, Ohio 44130
Phone: (440) 882-6600
They run a free Adopt a Family program. Donations from the community help low income children. Games, books, electronics, dolls for girls, toy trucks, and other presents. Parents can also get free groceries, ingredients for holiday meals and other goods.
Christians in Action
Location is 25615 Bagley Rd
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
For information, call (440) 954-4140
People to People Ministries
Address is 454 E Bowman St.
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-1662
The non-profit charity has free Christmas gifts, clothing and toys for youth.
Free toys for youth and Tots are offered at some of these charities. The items are based on what has been donated. Referrals may be given too.
Reviving Hope Ministries (address 19225 Stafford Avenue, Maple Heights, Ohio 44137, call 440-462-9134)
The Harvard Square Center (13510 Harvard Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, 44105, phone 216-438-0893)
Greater United Church of God In Christ (Address is 2682 E. 93rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44101, phone 216-502-0172)
Garden Valley Neighborhood House (address is 7100 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44104, phone 216-681-7622)
Deeper In God Ministries (address is 14624 Puritas Ave #301, Cleveland, Ohio, 44135 phone 216-609-5388)
COLUMBUS AREA
Toys for Tots- The 2022 Toys for Tots season will begin 1 October 2022
columbus-oh.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx
Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
PO Box 101 , Groveport, Ohio 43125. Phone (614) 586-4017
The program only helps children and their families from the Groveport Madison School District. A gift card can buy perishable Christmas food. There is also small toys, winter coats, boots, socks, and other items. A donor wish list from Adopt a Family s used to help kids at Christmas. There may also be free stocking stuffers clothing, personal care, household items, wrapped presents or gift cards.
St. Vincent Family Center
1490 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205. Dial (614) 252-0731
Adopt a Family is run. Gift cards, toys, and clothing is available.
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
Address - 3222 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202. For details, call (614) 268-3539
Community Kitchen
640 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205. Phone - (614) 252-6428
Christmas meals may be served to the homeless and Franklin families in poverty.
Community Shelter Board
Location is 595 Van Buren Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43223. Holiday assistance is only for shelter residents only, whether single parents in Franklin County or others. For applications, dial (614) 715-2545 or (614) 221-9195
First Community Church
Location is 1944 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212. Call Phone: (614) 488-0681
The program is known as Heart to Heart. Get free Thanksgiving or Christmas food baskets, gifts, toys, games, and many other goods.
Free Toys for Tots program in Columbus Ohio area
This is available in the Franklin and Delaware County region, city of Columbus, and central Ohio. Free toys are given to children, most of which are unwrapped/new. There may be games, presents for opening under the Christmas tree, stocking stuffers, decorations for a tree, Legos, matchbox cars, dolls or trucks, and more. For information on application sites, dial (614) 221-2255. Or apply here. https://columbus-oh.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200&nRedirectInd=3
Additional free Christmas toys may be offered from these groups. They are all part of the charities that work with the public. The organizations in the Franklin County area are all part of Toys for Tots or Adopt a Family services. Get free gifts, presents, Christmas trees, learning or video games, winter attire, matchbox cars and other items. Applications are needed from low income families, and help is first come-served.
Burgess House of Hope, 228 S. Burgess Ave, Columbus, OH. Call (614) 563-6342
Zion Christian assembly is at 6930 Motts Place Road, Canel Winchester Ohio. Call (614) 920-4800.
Southfield Missionary Baptist Location is 1399 Augmont Ave, Columbus, OH 43207. For information, dial (614) 491-9736
Gladden Community House
Main address - 183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43223. Call 614) 227-1600.
Clients of the Gladden Community House, such as the disabled or senior citizens, can be given Christmas food baskets. Toys, games, electronics and more are for the youth. Seniors may have a holiday meal delivered to them.
ALP Foundation
The non-profit is at 700 Bryden Rd Columbus OH 43215. Call 614-632-2579
The Franklin County OH agency has many year round programs, including free Xmas gifts or presents for kids from age 0 to 13 as part of toys for tots.
Byron Saunders Foundation
Address is 8260 Howe Industrial Parkway, Canal Winchester, OH 43110. Dial (614) 554-0816 or try to apply online at their website
They only provide free Thanksgiving meal boxes in central Ohio, including Franklin and Delaware County. The charity will only offer Thanksgiving programs.
Inner City Ministries
Location is 846 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223. Call (614) 469-7920
Free Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets may be provided. Everything from toys to gloves, diapers, and clothing is passed out from the Christmas Gala event.
St. Paul AME Church - Miracle on Long Street
639 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Dial (614) 551-8611 or (614) 228-4113
United Methodist Free Store - Church and Community Development for All People
Address is 946 South Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206. Call (614) 443-1713
At most, 200 children from the zip codes of 43205, 43206 and 43207 can get new clothing, personal hygiene item or toys. Registration usually occurs during the first couple days of December.
Franklin County Churches Church
Some churches help the low income, poor, and seniors among others. A screening application process is in place. If selected, donations of toys from the community are used to provide gifts to children or families may be given a Free turkey dinner, gift cards, or something else. There may be games, toys, shoes, gift cards to Target or Wal-Mart, and other programs. More on churches in Franklin County Ohio.
First Congregational Church
444 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Phone - (614) 228-1741
A free meal is served Christmas day. Children can take part in caroling and the holiday joy. Small gifts and household items may be given to Franklin County clients at the party.
Inprem Holistic Community Resource Center of Columbus
Location is 5757 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. Call (614) 516-1812
Free holiday toys or meal boxes, clothes, furniture and more. There may be tablets, clothes for kids, unwrapped presents and many other Thanksgiving and Christmas programs.
Neighborhood Services
Main address: 1950 North Fourth Street, Columbus, OH 43201. Call (614) 297-0592
Free Christmas toys, food, Thanksgiving Turkeys and more may be offered. This is based on donation levels, and clients range from the working poor to elderly in Franklin County.
Salvation Army Angel Tree and Adopt a Family in Columbus OH area
The charity may have other sites too in Franklin County Volunteers and charities donate to Angel Tree, which may offer children toys or families food. Other services are run too. There are free holiday food boxes, Thanksgiving turkey dinners, Christmas decorations, gift cards for the unemployed or single parents and other resources. Find more information on holiday help, Christmas toys, and financial aid from Franklin County Salvation Army assistance programs.
760 Worthington Woods Blvd, Columbus, OH 43085, dial (614) 846-1884
Another site is at 3662 Karl Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43224, phone (614) 262-9611
Open Shelter
Location is 1037 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206. For information, call (614) 222-2885
Christmas assistance from Ho Ho Hope for the Holiday ranges from games to toiletries, winter clothes, gift cards, and small toys.
Westside Free Store Ministries
Clothing bank address is 61 South Powell Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204. Phone - (614) 351-5480
There may be small toys, furniture, winter attire, and more. This is a free year round center in Franklin County, but Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas items, books, and more may be offered.
Stowe Mission of Central Ohio
Location is 888 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 4320. Call (614) 445-8400
An annual Christmas toy giveaway occurs. Lower income parents, including single moms, can shop for what they need for their children.
United Methodist Children’s Home Family Services
431 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215. Call (614) 885-5020
Christmas gifts may be available for foster children.
Volunteers of America
Address is 1776 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203. Phone: (614) 253-6100
Shelter or transitional housing residents or the homeless can get a winter coat or gloves during the winter or holiday time-frame. They may also have Christmas assistance for veterans and their family members.
Mt. Vernon Avenue AME Church
Location is 1127 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203. Dial (614) 253-4323
A free Thanksgiving meal is served. Delivery may be arranged to the homebound, sick, and elderly.
Central Community House
Only supports zip codes of 43205, 43206, 43209 or 43213
1150 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205. Call (614) 252-3157
The holiday program is called Firefighters for kids. Christmas help is available for children under the age of 14 that register and meet conditions in place. Free food, toys, gifts, gift cards to Wal-Mart, and more are provided to children. Donors need to provide goods per the wish list, and Columbus Ohio churches may set up a given tree.
Catholic Charities in Columbus Ohio
A number of assistance programs, ranging from financial to food, clothes, Christmas or holiday and more are offered. Small toys, gift boxes, food or meals for single parents, and more may be given out. Children may be given a warm winter coat, games, electronics, dolls or trucks, and other goods based on donations Continue with Catholic Charities Columbus Ohio.
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
760 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205. Call (614) 221-6552
They help the poor, single moms, and low income (among others). A free food pantry is on site. They also give small Christmas presents to clients (as resources allow).
DAYTON AREA
Free Toys for Tots of Montgomery County OH
Registrations are required from the Family Request Form. Donors, such as churches and people, will provide new, unwrapped toys to the Marine Corps affiliated agency. The goods are then given to children under the age of 13 during Christmas. Thousands of kids get help every year. Everything from arts and crafts to sporting equipment, Barbie dolls, video consoles or games and more is offered. Register online at https://dayton-oh.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx.
The Salvation Army Community Center at Dayton area
They offer various social services, including Angel Tree free Christmas gifts for children. free presents, clothing, winter coats, games, Christmas decorations and other items are given. Adopt a Family offers free meals, presents, and more to the entire household, including senior citizens as well as single moms or dads. There are also Thanksgiving turkey dinners.
There are multiple centers in the county, including at 1000 N Keowee St. Dayton, OH (phone (937) 528-5100)
138 S Wilkinson St, Dayton, OH 45402. Call (937) 222-1435
Find other sites, and locate Montgomery County Ohio Salvation Army centers.
· FLOC - For Love of Children
131 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402. Telephone number is (937) 223-3562
Over the years, the charity has grown from helping about 15 families from its Christmas for Kids program to a couple thousand. Case management is combined with free, donated toys, food for low income households in Montgomery County, and other support. The charity is run by volunteers and their Christmas giving tree.
· Good Neighbor House
627 East First Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402. Main phone - (937) 224-3003
Families living in poverty can get household goods, hot meals (including at the holidays), free clothing and more. They also bring Christmas cheer to the homeless.
· Epiphany Lutheran Church
Location is 6430 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45459. Phone: (937) 433-1449
The Dayton Ohio church offers year round as well as holiday help. There are free Christmas presents for kids and the elderly, turkey dinners at Thanksgiving and Christmas, holiday parties and more. Single parents, the low income, and unemployed can get free gifts, toys, boxes of groceries, and more at Christmas and Thanksgiving.
· Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Dayton
This is a charity made up on volunteers and donations from the community. There are year round assistance programs as well as seasonal support, including free holiday food baskets (Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas) as well as gift cards, free toys, and other items. More on SVDP Dayton assistance programs.
· Gospel Mission
64 Burns Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45402. Call (937) 223-4513
The Montgomery County charity offers basic goods, such as kitchen supplies, winter boots, coats, and more. The assistance is given year round, including at Christmas. There is also a full meal buffet.
Memorial United Methodist Church - West Carrollton Pantry
26 N Locust St, West Carrollton, OH 45449. Dial (937) 859-4444 or call (937) 847-2274
Only covers families in zip codes of 45439 and 45449. Groceries, including holiday food baskets, may be passed out.
Miamisburg Helping Hands
Food bank and soup kitchen is 224 East Maple Avenue, Miamisburg, Ohio 45342. Phone (937) 866-9323
Most of the free holiday help is groceries. They help the poor at Thanksgiving or Christmas, the low income, elderly and others.
Helping Our Families
info@helpingourfamilies.org
301-728-4440
Good Neighbor House - Neighbor to Neighbor
Address is 627 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402
They only assist families, seniors, and others in the zip codes of 45419, 45420, 45429 and 45432. Free holiday food baskets, maybe small toys or gift cards and more. Call (937) 224-3003 or (937) 252-6705
For Love of Children (FLOC)
The charity is at 128 W 1st St., Dayton, Ohio 45402. Call (937) 223-3562
They have a Christmas Giving Tree. Based on donations, thousands of kis can get free toys, gift cards, sneakers, stocking stuffers and more. There is also a Toy Cottage in which low income families and their kids can "shop" for some gifts.
Helplink
Dial 937-225-3000 for referrals.
Callers of all income backgrounds can get information on holiday help. Non-profits and churches in Montgomery County OH offer assistance at Easter, Thanksgiving, and of course Christmas. The service refers people to places for free holiday help.
Referral hotline
Anyone in need can dial for free referrals and information, and the number is 1-855-405-7629 or 211. Learn about emergency financial aid, holiday assistance, Christmas toy giveaway events for children and infants, and more. The service is free, and a number of charities and businesses in Montgomery County Ohio provide Christmas assistance to the needy.
Northeast Churches Emergency Center
Food pantry address is 1404 Webster St, Dayton, OH 45404. Dial - (937) 567-0565
Free groceries are passed out. They may be holiday meals, Easter or Christmas baskets, and more. Children may be given, when donations allow, free Christmas stocking stuffers.
TOLEDO AREA
Lucas County free holiday and Christmas assistance programs.
Find help in Lucas County area during the holiday season. Several churches, charities, and other agencies may have free Christmas toy programs for kids, serve meals to the hungry or lonely (including at Thanksgiving), or provide other forms of assistance during the Christmas season. Note the resources, as well as application process for programs such as NW Ohio Toys for Tots from the Salvation Army or Angel Tree will vary widely.
The assistance is targeted mostly towards two groups, but anyone in the Toledo region can apply. Most of the gifts/presents are for children, and meals are for senior citizens as well as families with kids. Some examples of what is provided during the holidays is as follows.
-Lucas County toys for tots provide new Christmas gifts, including toys, personal items, and clothing.
-Adopt a Family may offer small gifts as well as meals to the low income household.
-Holiday food boxes during Thanksgiving or Christmas may pass out Turkeys and the toppings.
-Angel Tree gives free Christmas presents, clothes, books, games, bikes, and more.
-More is available as well, as noted below.
Salvation Army of Toledo
419-241-1138
They offer several holiday programs. One, the Angel Tree, is when people buy gifts targeted for certain children. They also participate in Toys for Tots, which also provides free Christmas presents. The non-profit offers heating bill help, vouchers for medications or holiday meals, shelter, and more, often in partnership with Jobs and Family Service. When applying, individuals need proof of income as well as address and copies of birth certificates for children. Find out more on Salvation Army holiday assistance in Lucas County.
City Mission of Findlay
Address: 510 West Main Cross Street
Findlay, OH 45840
Telephone number - (419) 423-9151
They focus on the Hancock County area of Toledo. A hot, free Christmas as well as Thanksgiving Meal is served. Clients are families living in poverty, the elderly, and even the homeless.
East Toledo Family Center
1001 White Street
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 691-2254
A Christmas lunch is served to the elderly. The homebound may have a meal delivered to them by volunteer drivers.
Helping Hands of St. Louis Church
443 Sixth Street
Toledo, Ohio 43605
For information, call (419) 691-0613
Thomas Temple Church of God and Christ
Location - 2140 Ashland Avenue
Toledo, OH 43620
(419) 724-5493
Volunteers serve meals to the less fortunate. There are also gifts for kids, winter coats, boots, and other help provided to Lucas County families during Christmas.
Salvation Army Social Services of Bowling Green
1045 North Main Street Unit 8
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-5918
This charity supports low income families in Wood County Ohio, and provides holiday, Christmas, and Thanksgiving assistance for them.
Catholic Charities churches
A variety of Toledo as well as Lucas County Ohio agencies help the low income and needy. Whether a single mom, immigrants, or working poor, there may be free holiday food which is the focus of this charity. There may be a hot meal, maybe small gifts for children or clothes or toys, a church service, and pictures with Santa Claus. More on Catholic Charities in Lucas County.
Toys for Tots of Northwest Ohio
Children under the age of 15, from qualified families, may be assisted. Parents or legal guardians need to apply. Christmas toys, gift cards, toy trucks for boys or dolls for girls, videogames, electronics, and more may be passed out at Christmas. Learn more here https://perrysburg-oh.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx
Salvation Army Port Clinton Service Center of Ottawa County
1854 East Perry Street Suite 800
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
(419) 732-2769
The programs, including Adopt a Family, provide free toys, winter coats, hats, mittens, boots and food. They also are a local Toys for Tots application site.
Historic Church of St. Patrick
Location is 130 Avondale
Toledo, Ohio 43604
(419) 243-6452
Holiday meal-boxes from the soup kitchen and food pantry.
FOP 40 Charities
Address is 255 Gradolph Street
Toledo, Ohio 43612
Main phone - (419) 578-7800
Residents can enroll into a service known as Shop With a Cop Holiday Assistance. Underprivileged children can get help in shopping (and paying for) hats, winter coats, gloves, boots, socks, games, and Christmas gifts.
SUMMIT COUNTY
Akron Bible Church
Address is 783 Brown Street, Akron, Ohio 44311. Phone - (330) 376-5673
Children under the age of 12 may be provided free holiday toys. There are also baskets of food to programs that serve a meal and more. The assistance is part of their “Holiday Love” program.
East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation
550 South Arlington Street, Akron, Ohio 44306. Main phone - (330) 773-6838
They help low income families using the resources from Toys for Tots. There is also Christmas baskets as well as gifts for the disabled, seniors, and families living in poverty.
First Apostolic Faith Church
Location - 790 Easter Avenue, Akron, OH 44307. For information, call (330) 762-9139
Young children and teenagers (those 14 and under) can apply for toys. There may be dolls for girls, notebooks, toy trucks, board games, and much more based on donations from people in Summit County.
Greater Bethel Baptist
404 South Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306. Dial (330) 714-0237
The charity is a Toys for Tots distribution site. Clients need to apply for assistance.
Solid Rock Christian Fellowship Baptist Church
Address: 360 Berry Ave Akron, OH 44307. Phone: (330) 812-0418 or (330) 990-7542
Kids in Summit County as well as infants can be given a free Christmas gift. It may be a toy or article or clothing, and volunteers from the church also serve meals. Companionship is also offered to the needy.
South Arlington United Methodist Church - Youth And Elder Services
790 South Arlington Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44306. Telephone - (234) 678-9199
As the name of the charity implies, both the elderly and children are main beneficiaries. Holiday food, Turkeys at Thanksgiving, toys for the youth, and more is provided.
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
1350 Virginia Ave., Akron Ohio 44306. Dial (330) 603-7159 or (330) 773-0999
There is Thanksgiving or Christmas food, transportation, stocking stuffers for kids in Akron, Chriostmas decorations and other aid provided.
Holiday Programs from Salvation Army of Summit County
They offer many forms of support to struggling, low income families. There are Thanksgiving turkey meals and holiday food baskets. During Christmas, Angel Tree as well as Adopt a Family in Akron can provide free toys, gift cards and Christmas presents to children. The non-profit also offers meals to the elderly, housing programs, and job training among other social services. Read more Salvation Army programs in Summit County.
Copley Township - Police Department
Office address: 1280 Sunset Drive, Copley, Ohio 44321. Call (330) 666-4218
The government agency will only support residents of the Copley-Fairlawn School District as part of their “Share a Christmas" program. Winter coats, hats, gloves, food, and more is available during the visit with the police officer.
Firestone Park United Methodist Church
250 North Firestone Boulevard, Akron, Ohio 44301. Main phone - (330) 773-7636
Only meals are served, including with vegetables, meats such as Turkeys, and all the other toppings.
Saint Augustine Church
204 6th Street Northwest, Barberton, Ohio 44203. Call (330) 745-0011
A free Christmas meal is served to the poor, homeless, and lonely in Summit County.
Haven Of Rest Ministries
175 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308. For applications, dial (330) 535-1563
Volunteers and pastors serve food at Christmas during dinner. There is also a bag of goodies passed out, most of which will be personal care items, soap, shampoo, and more.
Becoming A Light Ministries
Main address - 1316 Kentucky Ave, Akron, Ohio 44314. Call (330) 289-8830
Catholic Charities in Akron area
Several churches in Summit County help those in need. They serve meals and give free food or ingredients at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. There are also toys, games, books, free clothes at Christmas and other support. Low income families, single moms, and the working poor among others can apply for holiday help. More on Catholic Charities holiday help in Summit County.
Bethel SDA Church
1398 Canton Rd, Akron Ohio 44312. Call (330) 836-0035 or (330) 706-8531
Local families or individuals can apply for assistance at Christmas. The church supports those low income households with children by giving various presents to the kids.
Marine Toys for Tots application site - Summit County and Akron
A leading non-profit program that is offered by many churches and charities. They help low income families and the needy with children under the age of 14. Free Christmas gifts, presents, books, dolls, trucks, games, electronics and more. Or learn more and find details here. https://akron-oh.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200&nRedirectInd=3.
First Apostolic Faith Church
Location is 790 Easter Ave, Akron, OH 44307. Call (330) 762-9139
They are a major Toys for Tots application site. The charity can help low-income, working poor and struggling parents register for free Christmas items.
Higher Ground Worship Center
380 Wooster Rd. N, Barberton Ohio 44203. Call (330) 794-5026
Elves and More, Northeast Ohio
P.O. Box 26814, Akron, OH 44319-9998
info@elvesandmoreneo.org
They help children in Akron and NE Ohio as well. They give free Christmas gifts, toys, and more so that kids can also experience holiday joy.
New Kingdom Apostolic Faith Church
Address - 791 Johnston St., Akron Ohio 44306. Dial (330) 374-1012
Donations from local businesses and individuals allow this church to provide assistance, as resources allow. They partner with the Marine Corps on Toys for Tots, which allows various Christmas gifts to be given out at no cost to clients.
Sanctuary of Worship Church
1421 Malaasia Rd., Akron Ohio 44305. Main phone - (234) 817-0230 or call 330-784-7811
This location is a Summit County affiliated toys for tots application/distribution center. When possible, the church will try to provide gifts to children under the age of 13. Proof of residency, income, and identification is needed, among other supporting information.