Free Christmas and holiday assistance programs in Oklahoma County and the area.
The Oklahoma City area has several charities and churches that provide help with the holidays. Organizations provide everything from free Christmas toys or presents to holiday meals, gifts to kids or food baskets. There is assistance, including food, available at Thanksgiving too in Oklahoma County. There are free holiday programs in Oklahoma City, Canadian, Cleveland, Logan, Pottawatomie, and Grady County. Examples of what may be provided to registered families are below, including Toys for Tots and Angel Tree.
- Donations are used from local businesses, churches, and volunteers to fund these resources.
- What may be available at Christmas in the Oklahoma City area includes games, free presents, stocking, toys, clothing, and gift certificates. There may be Legos, stuffed animals, and even free Christmas trees or decorations.
- Meals, including free turkey dinners in Oklahoma City, may be served at some holidays, including Thanksgiving or Christmas.
When registering for a holiday assistance program offered by a charity, proof of income, residency, age, and more information is needed. Any gifts are usually provided first come and served, and the application process for Christmas assistance does start early.
Where to apply for free Christmas help in OKC area
Skyline Urban Ministry
Location is 500 SE 15th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73129. Main Phone - (405) 632-2644
They run the Christmas Grace adopt a family program. Gifts are purchased by the community for a child. Parents are then able to pick the toys and even food baskets up from the Christmas Store.
The Christmas Connection - Sharing tree
825 NW 24th St, Moore, OK 73160. For information, call (405) 634-2006 or (405) 634-2006
They operate in all counties in Central Oklahoma, including Canadian, Cleveland, and others. There is a store in which people can shop for toys, clothing, and holiday items or even school supplies. There may be clothing, shoes, stocking, small presents for Christmas morning and more. One particular day is also for senior citizens in the region, which allows them to get the help and joy at Christmas that they so readily deserve.
Regional Oklahoma City and Central part of state Toys for Tots
The Marines work on this program with local volunteers and charities in counties including Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Canadian, Grady and others.. It is offered in all six counties indicated above. Children and infants can get new toys, based on donation levels. Games, books, clothes, electronics, bikes, tablets, matchbox cars and many other items may be passed out. Apply here. https://okc.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx.
Salvation Army Centers
There are several in the region. They operate programs such as Angel Tree and Adopt a Family, among many others. Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas meals may be served. For working poor families as well as seniors or the disabled that qualify, both Christmas assistance and other long term social services are available from the non-profit.
There are also free Christmas toys, gifts, presents, gift cards and more. Learn more on Salvation Army Oklahoma free holiday assistance programs.
- Shawnee site has a phone number of 405-275-2243 to apply for Christmas help. The address is 200 E 9th St, Shawnee, OK 74801
- The main OKC Salvation Army is at 6601 Broadway Ext, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 The main intake number is (405) 254-1100
- Salvation Army of Muskogee is at 700 Independence Ave, Muskogee, OK 74403. Phone 918-682-3384.
- 1001 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. Telephone - (405) 246-1100
- Cleveland County center is based at 318 E. Hayes Street, Norman, Oklahoma 73070-1092. Phone 405-364-9910.
A Very Giving Christmas - Catholic Charities
Various charities in Oklahoma County partner on this service. There is holiday help, including free Christmas gifts, toys, books, and presents for children. Sunbeam Family Services also participates. Donations from the Oklahoma City are help children, Spanish speaking kids, the low income and others with Christmas. More on Catholic Charities assistance programs Oklahoma County.
Sharing Tree
The charity is at 825 NW 24th Street, Moore, Oklahoma 73160. Call 405-634-2006
Multiple counties are supported by this program. Cleveland and Oklahoma County, Canadian, and nearby low income families can apply for the Christmas Connection. There may be free presents, shoes, clothes, games, electronics, and other Christmas items. Another major focus is on giving free, warm winter clothes to kids and elderly in OKC, including during Christmas.
City Rescue Mission
800 W California Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Main phone - (405) 232-2709
Free Christmas and other holiday help, such as at Easter, is for the homeless and people in extreme poverty. Children may be given a small gift, and there are meals, clothing, and hygiene items. Men, veterans, domestic abuse survivors, and others often ask for holiday assistance.
Danforth Senior Center
Address: 5301 N Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112. Phone: (405) 789-3021
The non-profit partners with charities, including the Salvation Army, to help the elderly in Oklahoma County. Free holiday food baskets, small presents, clothes and Christmas celebrations are offered.
Victory Temple Church of God in Christ
Location is 630 Bath Ct, Oklahoma City, OK 73117. Phone: (405) 842-8679
They give out free Christmas toys to kids, infants and young teens. There may be items such as sporting equipment, video or board games, clothes, sneakers, and more as part of the Toys for Tots Christmas assistance program.
Red Andrews Christmas Dinner
1 Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Call 405-886-2886
This takes place one day per year. Thousands of families, seniors, and others receive a free Christmas meal. In many cases, young children will get a gift as well. Families may be given a food bag to take home too.
Upward Transitions Travelers Aid
Address is 1134 W Main Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Call (405) 232-5507
They mostly offer holiday help (Thanksgiving, Christmas meals and free small gifts as well as clothes) to people passing through the region - travelers or the homeless in the OK city region.
Citizens Caring For Children
730 W Wilshire Creek Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Telephone - (405) 753-4099
Seasonal programs are run. They can help the low income at Christmas, provide counseling, holiday baskets of food and items to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner, and more. All of this is based on the generous donations of the community.
Churches in OKC area
There are multiple ministries, churches and parishes. AMost provide free holiday assistance to low-income families in the region. Free toys, stocking stuffers, holiday “parties” with meals and gift giveaway events and more. Low income parents, or single moms or dads, with kids from birth to age 18 as well as the homeless, unemployed and poor are the main attendees. Find OKC church assistance programs.
- Many regional churches in the Oklahoma County MSA area (including surrounding counties such as Cleveland, Grady and others) provide free Xmas help including food boxes, toys, games, financial help and more. They are charities that help the poor no matter their religion. More on church charities near you.
Mission Med-Del
The charity is at 5751 E Reno, Midwest City, OK 73110. Call 405-737-2010
Free free Christmas or Thanksgiving food baskets, or small gifts, call the charity. They are a Toys for Tots partner in the region. Children, teens and infants, including those from substance abuse or homeless households in OKC, can get free Christmas gifts, toy trucks, board or video games, books, clothes and more.
Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City
They have an Adopt a family program from 3900 N. Martin Luther King Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73111. Dial 405-424-5243
They are a Adopt a Family partner in the region. Children, teens and infants, including those from low-income, substance abuse or homeless households in OKC, can register. Based on donations from the community, kids can get free Christmas gifts, toy trucks, board or video games, books, clothes and more.
Victory Church
4300 North MacArthur Blvd, Warr Acres, OK 73122. Application number is 405-787-4200
Free Christmas assistance is only for areas around the parish, in Oklahoma City.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Archdiocesan Council of Oklahoma City
There are multiple churches that offer help in Oklahoma County, based on zip codes. The main center is at Nicoma Park, OK 73066. Call 211 or email [email protected]
While the programs and resources at each SVDP church vary, many offer holiday meals, free Christmas presents, meat, Christmas parties and more are for the vulnerable in the parish area.
Cross and Crown Mission
Address is 1008 N McKinley, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Phone - 405-232-7696
They operate a food pantry and soup kitchen. Free groceries for the holidays (Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas), maybe small stocking stuffers for kids and other help. Assistance is in both English and Spanish.
Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City / County
(405) 232-0199
They offer referrals to Christmas programs. Other services are provided to, such as information on government benefits, clothing for work, and more.
TFI Family Connections
They only help kids in the foster system. The address is 5350 S Western Ave #200, Oklahoma City, OK 73109. Foster parents that need help can dial (866) 543-9810.
Children, teens, and kids in the foster system can get help (as well as their parents). There is free holiday assistance at Xmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and year round. Whether it is clothes, food, birthday or Christmas toys, or something else, the non-profit TFI assists.
Boys & Girls Club
Location is 3535 N Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73118. Call (405) 521-9292
A holiday event is held in which kids can celebrate Christmas, get free food or meals, small gifts or stocking stuffers and other support.
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