Free Christmas and holiday assistance in Rhode Island.
There are a number of charities or churches that provide free Christmas toys, gifts, food baskets and other holiday help in Rhode Island. The primary assistance programs for low income families include free Toys for Tots, the Salvation Army Angel Tree, Thanksgiving turkey meals, as well as Adopt a Family from various charities. Find how to get help with Christmas in Rhode Island, including Providence.
While many of the organizations are located in the Providence County area, but holiday assistance is available in all portions of the state. Kids can get Legos, clothes, video games, dolls, sporting equipment and more. Or low-income families or single moms can get a free gift card to shop for toys or even a Christmas tree. There are also free holiday food baskets and meals in Rhode Island, including both at Christmas and Thanksgiving.
The primary organizations to register for are below. Each relies on donations from the public, so not every non-profit can offer a gift or food basket. The application period for free Christmas presents starts early and any support is usually provided on a first come and served basis to income qualified families in Rhode Island. Most of the organizations also focus on just residents of that town or city, with some giving out free Christmas presents by mail. Several just provide food or a meal as well.
Places with free Christmas gift giveaways in RI
Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need
Mailing address is 805 Alton Carolina Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813. Main phone number is (401) 364-9412
A Christmas gift program is available at the charity. There is a soup kitchen and pantry that is administered. There may be hygiene items, some small holiday toys at the proper time of year, and other support. They also have a Santa's Workshop service as well as Second Cents Consignment Store.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
20 Marcus Wheatland Boulevard, Newport, Rhode Island 02840. Call (401) 846-4828
There is a free Thanksgiving and December holiday food basket program to families in need.
Tap-In
Mailing address is 281 County Road, Barrington, Rhode Island 02806. Phone - (401) 247-1444
Volunteers can give referrals to holiday programs across Rhode Island. All of the information is free and confidential.
DaVinci Center for Community Progress
470 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904. Telephone - (401) 272-7474
Saint Peter's by the Sea
72 Central Street, Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882. Call (401) 783-4623
The charity serves Narragansett only. The Adopt-a-Family program collects clothes, toys, Christmas stocking, and other presents.
Main Salvation Army Corp Center
Address - 386 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907. Phone (401) 831-1119
This is the main office in Providence County, but there are other locations. Whether it is free toys, holiday food or gifts at Christmas, assistance is available. There are also free Thanksgiving turkey dinners, Angel Tree for Christmas gifts and others. A meals on wheels service may also bring food and companionship to shut ins or seniors at Christmas. Find other free holiday programs from Providence Salvation Army.
- Salvation Army Pawtucket, Location is 102 High Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, Dial (401) 723-9533 for intake. Many social services are run. They include Christmas gifts, toys, and clothing for children. Other programs may help with bills.
- The Newport Corps of Salvation Army has a main address is 51 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, Rhode Island 02840. Call (401) 846-3234. Volunteer opportunities range from Angel Tree for gifts to Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter food baskets. The goal is to help low income as well as senior citizens or the disabled. They cover all of Newport County.
Holy Name of Jesus Church SVDP
107 Camp Street, Providence, RI 02906. Dial (401) 277-9053 or (401) 272-4515
They may give out resources from Adopt a Family or Angel Tree. There are free gift cards, Christmas presents, games, dolls or trucks, tablets and so much more. Teens and kids across Rhoide island can get a present for Christmas.
Our Lady of Good Help Church
1063 Victory Highway, Mapleville, RI 02839. Telephone number is (401) 568-5272
A holiday gift and toy service is available.
Providence Rescue Mission
627 Cranston Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02907. Call (401) 274-8861
Special programs are held during the holidays. There are hundreds of Thanksgiving food boxes normally passed out with turkeys and more. Children and their parents can sign up for a present from the Christmas Toy Ministry.
Catholic Charity churches
Several operate in Rhode Island. They help low income families, single moms or dads, immigrants and others. Assistance programs range from free Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas food baskets to hot meals, gift cards for Christmas, clothes and financial help. They are a leading, volunteer driven charity in the state. More on Rhode Island Catholic Charities assistance programs.
 Town of Cumberland
Address is 45 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI 02864. Main phone - (401) 728-2400
Of course they only support town residents. The season program has free Thanksgiving, Christmas toys, baskets and gifts.
United Congregational Church - Little Compton Assistance Association
1 Commons St, Little Compton, RI 02837. Call (401) 635-8472 for information.
Toys for Tots in Providence and across Rhode Island
This is a partnership of the United States Marine Corps, volunteers, and countless charities. Children from low income families or those in poverty can get free Christmas gifts, presents, Legos, video games, clothes and other items. This may be clothes, shoes, winter gear, games, books and more during the holidays. Find more details here https://providence-ri.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx.
Salvatore Mancini Resource and Activity Center
2 Atlantic Boulevard, North Providence, Rhode Island 02911. Call (401) 231-0742
Meals at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter may be served.
Town of North Kingston
Location is 80 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Call (401) 268-1501
Low income families from the town and those in a financial crisis can call to apply for holiday assistance.
Saint Mark Church Outreach
Address - 60 Narragansett Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-1421
A thrift store/clothing closet may have low cost toys. Winter attire, items such as bikes, and other items for children may be offered.
Saint Patrick's Church -Mary House Ministry
Main address is 244 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908. Dial (401) 274-6286
The church as free holiday dinners and presents for the working poor or unemployed from the annual Christmas Bazaar.
Community Action Program
There are a few. The non-profits offer referrals. Residents of Providence or counties such as Kent can learn about everything from heating bill help to Adopt a Family toy programs. They also help parents, including single moms, access services for their children. There are also free gift cards for low-income families to get a Xmas gift, trees with decorations, stocking stuffers and other help/
- East Bay - Main Office is at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, Rhode Island 02915. Call (401) 437-1000
- CCAP is at 311 Doric Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island 02910. Dial (401) 467-9610.
- Tri-Town Community Action Agency has an address of 1126 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919. Dial (401) 351-2750.
Rhoide Island Police - Kids, Cops, and Christmas
The state police collect Christmas toys from the public and give them away to families in need. There are several non-profits that process applications and give the gifts out. All sorts of stuff may be provided at Christmas, including clothes, tablets, dolls, matchbox cars and more. More details are here. https://risp.ri.gov/community-programs.
Community Care Alliance
245 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. Call Dial (401) 766-0900 or (401) 235-6000
Bristol Good Neighbors
Main address - 55 Turner Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915
A food pantry and soup kitchen may have hot holiday meals.
Saint Paul's Nursery School
55 Main Street, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852. Phone number is (401) 295-7320
They have free Thanksgiving baskets for only families that live in North Kingstown.
Project Outreach - Open Table of Christ
Clothing and food bank address 1520 Broad St, Providence, Rhode Island 02905. Call (401) 941-2212
A multi-faceted church/charity. There may be free Christmas gifts, hot meals (Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas), clothing, and more. Kids may be given free holiday gifts, single moms or minorities free presents, books and more.
Interfaith Counseling Center
Main address is 1520 Broad St, Providence, RI 02905. Phone number - (401)461-5234
A free food pantry is on site. Groceries, ingredients, free boxes of food, and maybe small toys are offered to qualified low income families.
Exeter Community Food Bank
765 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter, RI 02822. Dial (401) 294-3176
A program is run for Washington County families.
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