Free Christmas and holiday assistance programs Topeka area.
Find where low-income families can get Christmas and holiday help in greater Topeka metropolitan area. Struggling households can get free gifts, Christmas toys, and food food baskets. Assistance from Angel Tree, Toys for Tots and Adopt a Family is available across the region and surrounding towns, including the city of Topeka as well as counties of Osage, Shawnee, and Jackson.
Not only are there presents given out, some charities even offers home repairs to senior citizens and others operate the Angel Tree program (Salvation Army) or toys for Tots in the region.The programs are all community wide initiatives. This means they accept donations from residents and businesses in Topeka, and some of what may be contributed (and given out to clients) is as follows.
- Christmas presents including free toys, clothing, boots, games, Legos, books, spring goods and more.
- Thanks and Christmas meals, turkeys, meats, food baskets and toppings.
- Children can get special gifts and senior citizens may have a holiday food basket brought to them.
Find how to apply for free holiday assistance below. Each charity has their own application process in place.
Christmas Bureau (Shawnee County)
During the Christmas as well as the holiday season, low income individuals, families and seniors living in Shawnee County can apply to the Christmas Bureau. Children can also benefit, and the program allows clients to receive free gifts, toys and a holiday meal from community members, local companies and churches. Residents of Jackson County Kansas only can also apply for free Christmas gifts, toys, and more. There is also help for seniors and disabled adults.
When applying, note that income guidelines apply, and applicants must supply verification documents. The Christmas Bureau will normally start and sign ups for gifts are normally held the last two weeks of October. Please check https://unitedwaytopeka.org/work/cb/ for the most current schedule and required forms.
ECKAN Osage County Office
Main address is 528 Market St, Osage City, KS 66523. Dial (785) 528-5184
A regional poverty fighting agency that also provides help at the holidays. The non-profit has Christmas gifts (such as games or clothing), free school supplies, case management, and even low income housing. More information on ECKAN assistance programs.
Salvation Army
The main center is at 1320 SE 6th St., Topeka, Kansas 66607-1934. Phone - (785) 233-9648
A leading, faith based social service agency. The holiday programs include Angel Tree for free toys for children and Adopt a Family. There are also Thanksgiving meals for the homeless and working poor, financial aid, emergency shelter, and more. Continue with free holiday assistance from Topeka Salvation Army.
Light House On The Rock
Location is 3860 SE California, Topeka, Kansas, 66609. Dial (785) 266-2689
They are part of the Toys for Tots program in Shawnee County.
YMCA of Topeka
Main address: 3635 SW Chelsea Dr, Topeka, Kansas. Dial (785) 271-7979
Children from families living in poverty may be given toys, gifts, games, and more. There are also meals served as well as Thanksgiving events and Christmas programs.
Fellowship & Faith Ministry Inc
Address is 708 SE Lime St, Topeka, KS 66607. Phone: (785) 354-7262
They offer many social services and holiday programs. There may be free Christmas toys, bikes, clothes, games, books and more. Special Thanksgiving and Christmas meals may be served too.
JCMA Christmas Store of Jackson County
404 Juniper Dr, Holton, KS 66436. Phone - (785) 851-1011
Low income families in Jackson County can apply for help. New, unwrapped Christmas presents or gift cards. Single moms, the poor, seniors, and others may apply.
Catholic Charities
Multiple churches help the poor, low-income and unemployed, both year round and during the holidays. Free Xmas help, small gifts or stocking stuffers and other programs are offered. There is free food, hot meals, Easter or Thanksgiving meals and other social services. More on Catholic Charities Topeka KS.
Topeka Kansas region and Shawnee County Toys for Tots
Registrations are done online. Various partners help run this Christmas toy program in partnership with the USMC. Kids from age 0 to 14 can get free Christmas toys, books, video games, Barbie dolls, arts and crafts, clothes and more. There are also other application sites for Toys for Tots, and they include: Or apply online here. https://topeka-ks.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200&nRedirectInd=3.
Christmas In Action (in April)
Address is 1880 SW Gage, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Phone number is (785) 272-0749
This charity uses volunteers to help do some minor home repairs. They help low income senior citizens and the disabled. Improvements to the home can keep clients warm and safe during the winter and holidays.
Additional free Christmas programs
The following churches and charities have Adopt a Family programs in most years and partner with Toys for Tots. They give kids from low-income families in Topeka, Jackson and Shawnee County free Christmas gifts, holiday meals, winter coats, and more.
- St. John AME Church - Address is 701 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66603. Call (785) 233-3656
- Topeka Family and Friends Juneteenth Celebration Inc. - 1800 SE 21st St, Topeka, KS 66607
- St. Mark’s AME Church - 801 NW Harrison St, Topeka, KS 66608. Call (785) 232-0709
Topeka Rescue Mission
600 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66608. Call (785) 354-1744
Most years they work with donors, corporations and the public to provide hundreds of families with Christmas help. Gift cards, toys, winter attire, free toys for kids and more. The homeless, single moms and others can get help.
Prairie Land Food Bank
Location 7215 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Kansas 66619. Referral number is (785) 862-1919
The non-profit may have information on holiday feeding sites.
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