Free Christmas and holiday assistance in Muscogee County.
Christmas and holiday assistance programs in Muscogee County provide families with many different items. There are free Christmas toys, gifts, and presents for a child to put under the tree as well as free turkey dinners during Thanksgiving. Other forms of holiday support in the community (including at Thanksgiving) range from meals to Toys for Tots or holiday food boxes.
The application period will start in the fall. An entire household can get food or a meal. Programs also help senior citizens, the homebound, and lonely. However when it comes to say free Christmas gifts, this form of support is only for children under a certain age, which will typically be 14. The presents in Muscogee County for kids may be clothes, toys, games, shoes, and other items.
The main agencies to try for holiday help are below. Be sure to register early for any holiday programs.
Valley Rescue Mission, Inc.
Main address is 2903 2nd Ave.
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 322-8267
Low income, working poor, the homeless and those in poverty can get help at the holidays. There are Christmas toys, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and baskets full of holiday food/grocery items.
Salvation Army - Muscogee County Service Unit
Location is Location is 1718 2nd Ave.
Columbus, GA 31902
For an appointment, dial (706) 327-0275
The church, faith based charity runs the Angel Tree program. They also have shelter, financial aid, and more. Toys, free Christmas gifts and more are for kids under the age of 12. Food and budget counseling is also part of their holiday services. Volunteers also visit seniors or people in a nursing home. More on Muscogee County Salvation Army holiday assistance programs.
St. Luke Outreach
1024 2nd Ave.
Columbus, Georgia 31901
The holiday assistance is mostly clothing, and includes socks, shoes, free toys, books, sweatshirts and more. Santa also makes an appearance at the church during the Christmas and pre-holiday period.
Toys For Tots of Muscogee County
Columbus, Georgia 31906
(706) 320-9010
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots may give out as many as 2 free toys to low income households. Based on donations, there may be Christmas toys for boys and girls, including for single moms and dads. The presents may be shoes, games, toys, clothes, and stocking stuffers too. Apply here at the toys for tots program for the county. https://columbus-ga.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200&nRedirectInd=3.
Mission Columbus
Address is 3679 Steam Mill Road
Columbus, Georgia 31906
706-507-4672
They offer many assistance programs, including kits and items for kids. There may be jackets, shoes, sneakers, financial help as well as small Christmas toys or gifts.
Omega Lambda Iota Social Action & Scholarship Foundation
3824 Steam Mill Road
Columbus, Georgia, 31907
Phone number is 706-464-5275
They partner with charities, non-profits, the USMA corps and other groups on passing out free Christmas toys to kids. Games, books, clothes, gift cards, sneakers, electronics, and other items may be offered.
Warm A Heart Outreach And Referral Center
Get referrals or food at 3645 Buena Vista Rd.
Columbus, GA 31906
Main number is (706) 683-4477
They have a free food pantry and give out referrals. Learn about free Christmas or Thanksgiving food baskets, hot meals, Turkey dinners, and grocery programs for Muscogee County.
Fort Benning Santa's Castle
Building 1710 PACOM Ave.
Fort Benning, GA 31905
Main phone: (706) 641-2092
Active duty military members, as well as their families (spouses) can get assistance. Christmas toys, clothes, and holiday presents are given for free to those facing a hardship.
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