Free Christmas and holiday assistance programs in Butte County.
Find organizations that help low-income families, seniors and struggling people in Butte County at Christmas. Kids can get free toys and families free hot meals or baskets of food. The main programs that provide free Christmas toys in Butte County are Adopt a Family, Angel Tree as well as Toys-for-Tot with other charities help too. Locate Christmas assistance programs in Butte County.
While each holiday program varies in what is offered, in general they provide gifts to children under the age of 15 or so, provided their parents meet the income qualifications that are in place. There may be free games (video or board) for kids or Legos as well as dolls and more. Free clothes are also given away at Christmas and some Butte County agencies also serve free Thanksgiving meals. They will either pass out a free basket of holiday food to the family, or serve a meal to anyone that wants one. There are also Meals on Wheels services for seniors, the homebound, and disabled in Butte County.
When applying for a holiday assistance program, such as free Xmas gifts from Toys for Tots, applications are normally processed in September or October. Resources are limited, but when possible, gifts, food, and other items are available.
Where to get help at Christmas in Butte County
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service
The location is 10 Independence Circle, Chico, California 95973. Call (530) 345-1600
The churches that are part of this agency run the Adopt a Family program. This also helps migrant farm workers in immigrants in Butte County. Children and families in need can apply for free toys, food baskets, winter clothing, presents, and other items from the charity.
Salvation Army
The Holiday Programs, including Angel Tree, are run from the main center at 99 E Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928. Phone: (530) 715-2554. A number of services are available in Butte County. There is an annual Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner in the community, including Chico and Paradise. Volunteers serve meals, pass out baskets of food, and give children small gifts, including from the Angel Tree Program. There are also free gift cards for single moms and low-income families in Butte County for the holidays.
- Another Salvation Army church is at 1640 Washington Avenue, Oroville, California 95966. To apply at this site, dial (530) 534-7155.
- Other assistance programs are offered in Butte County as well from the Christian faith charity. More on Butte County Salvation Army assistance programs.
Wings Of Eagles - Joseph Alvarez Organization For Seriously Ill Children
Chico, CA 95926. Call (530) 893-9231
The non-profit only supports children with life-threatening illnesses. Programs include additional financial help during the holidays, counseling, and help is also given at Christmas as well as Easter.
United Methodist Church
6722 Clark Road, Paradise, California 95969. Call (530) 877-5989
There are a few services available during the fall and winter months. A Warm Coats for Kids drive operates during December. They also collect donated toys, Christmas presents, gifts, and supplies from the community as part of an Angel Tree Program. Those items are given for free to kids, and the Adopt a Family program may offer meals.
Toys For Tots of Butte County
The USMC partners with donors, charities, and individuals in the community. Together they collect unwrapped presents, gift cards, and toys and provide them to children from low-income families. There are age and gender specific toys, even free Xmas tree decorations or gift certificates from Toys for Tots. More info here. https://butte-county-ca.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=0&nPreviewInd=0&nRedirectInd=3.
Chico Rescue Mission
Address: 2612 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973. Dial (530) 343-1935
A free Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner is served to clients, including the homeless, veterans, and people in poverty.
Jesus Center
Office center is 2255 Fair St, Chico, CA 95928. Call (530) 345-2640
The homeless in Butte County can use the drop in center. It offers computers, showers, social services and more. A holiday dinner is also served.
Gift of Hope
Christmas toy giveaways are from 2656 Fort Wayne St, Oroville, CA 95966. Call (530) 324-5355
The non-profit helps a small number of kids each year get free Christmas toys in Butte County. They try to select what the children need based on a list.
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