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

 Click on link below and enter your city- https://toysfortots.org/request_toys/Default.aspx?_gl=1*ri56yq*_ga*MTg5NTY4OTU5My4xNjkyMzY4NTcy*_ga_4SS7PGWH6L*MTY5NzExNzk3My40LjEuMTY5NzExODM5MC40LjAuMA..


All counties- Salvation Army

Click on link below and enter your city-

https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/eastern-territory/location-search/



ASHLAND COUNTY


Associated Charities

240 Cleveland Ave

Ashland, OH 44805

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

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.


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.

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.

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.

·         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

www.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.