Atlantic County free holiday assistance programs.
Non-profit organizations in Atlantic County provide Christmas as well as other holiday assistance to struggling families. If the applicant is facing a one-time crisis, or living in poverty, everything from free toys to home delivered food boxes to holiday meals may be provided across the county.
While the process to apply for assistance is simple, the resources are very limited. Most of the charities use donated gifts, toys, and also rely on volunteers to help the less fortunate. This means that not every person will qualify or be assisted, though they try their best to meet the demand.
Some of the programs in Atlantic County offer toys or Christmas presents, such as Angel Tree and Toys for Tots. Other services, such as the Salvation Army soup kitchen, is more focused on serving a meal or offering Thanksgiving Turkeys. However support is generally available.
Hispanic Alliance of Atlantic County, or HAACNJ
Address is 102 N. Chelsea Ave
Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08401
Main phone - 609-513-1543
Regardless of race, free Christmas toys for kids, holiday meals, and winter clothing may be provided. The non-profit does focus on Hispanics and immigrants though, and can also provide referrals to housing and other services.
Robinson Small Learning Center
715 Baltic Ave
Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08401
609-344-2737
Children under the age of 13 can apply for new toys. The programs helps boys, girls, and their parents by freeing up their income.
Atlantic County - Toys for Tots
Several charities, including many of those listed here, participate in this US Marine Corps program. Businesses and people collect new, unwrapped toys, games, bikes, backpacks for kids, and more. The child may be given up to two Christmas presents (as resources allow), at no cost to the parent. Proof of income, residency in Atlantic County, and more information is needed.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Atlantic City
Main number - (609) 345 – 3448
They offer many services to senior citizens, single moms with children, and the working poor. Whether it is financial help, food, transportation, or a voucher for a Christmas gift, help is offered.
Salvation Army Holiday Programs
22 S. Texas Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Call (609) 344-0660
The Atlantic City Corps runs the Angel Tree gift giving program as well as Red Kettle. Trees are placed at local malls and people buy presents for kids. There are also meals at Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas as well as other year round assistance.
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