Free holiday assistance programs in Rapides Parish and City of Alexandria.
Several Rapides Parish charities and churches provide free holiday help to low income families as well as those living in poverty. Everything from free Christmas toys to meal baskets, food, holiday parties, and more is offered. The goal is to ensure everyone in need has a Christmas gift to open or some type of meal to eat both at Christmas as well as Thanksgiving. Learn below what organizations in Rapides Parish provide assistance at the holidays.
The two primary Christmas assistance programs in the Alexandra Louisiana area are Toys for Tots as well as Angel Tree. Both use donations from the community. Teens, infants and anyone in need can get free age specific toys, which can be items like dolls, sporting equipment, video or board games, and of course clothes from a clothing closet and any other needed items. There may be items that come from businesses or individuals that are giving to people in need for the Christmas season.
Other charities also provide help during Thanksgiving or Christmas, as noted below. This means there are a number of holiday programs available that people in the city of Alexandria and parish can try. Whether low income, lonely, or in a financial crisis, holiday help is offered.
Where to get free Christmas toys in Rapides Parish
Salvation Army of Alexandra and Rapides Parish
Location is 620 Beauregard St, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 442-0445
They operate Angel Tree as well as the Red kettle cash collection program. Free toys, games, electronics, and more is given to kids. The Salvation Army also serves free Turkey dinners to the low income and homeless at Thanksgiving, volunteers may deliver food and small Christmas gifts to the homebound, and many other social services are offered.
Volunteers of America
The charity has an Adopt a Family assistance program at 3704 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303. Call (318) 442-8026
Qualified low income families may be given free groceries, food, toys, clothes, and other items. A major focus of the organization is on helping homeless people in Rapides Parish.
Faith House
The address is 417 N Main St, Marksville, LA 71351. Call (318) 253-2383
Women, and their kids, that have lived in an unsafe environment can get free Christmas toys, games and gifts.
Hope House
29 Bolton Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 487-206
Shelter guests can get holiday help - free food, meals, clothes, games and more.
Manna House
Main address is 2655 Lee Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301. Call (318) 445-9053
They serve meals. During the holidays, some kids may be given free Christmas gifts too or small stocking stuffers...as resources allow.
Food Bank of Central Louisiana
Location is 3223 Baldwin Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301. Main phone: (318) 445-2773
Obviously only food is given. They also partner with local food pantries in Rapides Parish to feed the hungry, struggling, and less fortunate.
Rapides Parish U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program
Charities collect toys and give to children from low-income families. Applicants need to be under the age of 15. Many single moms enroll into this holiday assistance program so their kid can get a free gift at Christmas. Call 211 for information and application sites or look here for details. https://st-joseph-la.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx.
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