Free holiday and Christmas assistance Sacramento County.
Free Christmas, Thanksgiving, and holiday programs in Sacramento County are available each and every year for lower income families. There are a few ways to either get a free toy, Christmas present or meal or Thanksgiving turkey. The leading churches and charity agencies are noted below, including those that offer Toys for Tots or Angel Tree in Sacramento CA . Even if a charity program does not have a gift available for a child, they often give referrals.
The number of agencies that offer help to struggling families or single moms at Christmas in the Sacramento region is limited. Most of the assistance is available either from services including Toys for Tots, Adopt a Familt and/or the Angel Tree. However the availability of meals as well as food baskets, including at Thanksgiving as well as Christmas, is much greater. Due to demand and the limited amount of Christmas gifts available to pass out, it is recommended to apply early for help.
The holiday programs in Sacramento County also coordinate among themselves. So a family, senior citizen, or single parent can't get food or a free toy from multiple sources. They can only get assistance from one agency at a time.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree
The non-profit will provide free toys and Christmas gifts to children under the age of 12. There may be clothes, Legos, tablets, arts and crafts and more for kids. Food baskets are also available in Sacramento County, and those can be provided to both single households or families with children as well. Senior citizens can also get a meal or small gift.
There are also Thanksgiving meals served by the non-profit. This includes a turkey and the toppings. They are generally served on Thanksgiving day to the public, and anyone in need can benefit. It is often a good time to register for the free Angel Tree program in Sacramento County.
- Location is 213 Orange Grove Avenue, North Highlands, CA 95660, 2550 Alhambra Boulevard, Sacramento, California 95817. Phone: (916) 678-4010
- Another social services is 3755 N Freeway Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95834. Call (916) 563-3700
- There are other assistance programs, both year round and during the holidays. More on Sacramento Salvation Army assistance programs.
Adopt a Family
There are a few other churches and charities that offer Christmas help. Many of them partner with the Salvation Army. But these groups may also have gifts, clothing, toys, and other items for children from households living in poverty.
- The Salvation Army also runs Angel Tree from 10370 Old Placerville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827. Call (916) 563-3700.
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Toy Project
This program is not for residents of the city, but only for the unincorporated areas of the county. Toys and Christmas gifts are available as the result of donations from non-profit agencies, peace officers, volunteers, and local businesses. Toys are given out first come and served to those that qualify. Dial 916-361-4571.
Sacramento USMC Marine Free Toys for Tots Foundation
New toys are given to children and teenagers under the age of 14. The Christmas gifts will be new and unwrapped. Dolls, games, shoes, books, and other presents may be given out. There may be electronics, tablets, sporting equipment and many other presents. Immigrants and single moms or dads can also register. Apply at http://sacramento-ca.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/Default.aspx
Union Gospel Mission Sacramento - UGM SAC
Main address - 400 Bannon St., Sacramento, California 95811. Phone: (916) 447-3268
The charity only has food and meals. There are Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas basket programs. The food is for seniors, the working poor, and homeless among others.
Loaves & Fishes
1351 N C St, Sacramento, CA 95811. Phone: (916) 446-0874
Meals are served at the holidays. There may be referrals to some gift-giving services. Free Thanksgiving meals are served. There may also be some small prizes/gifts given out.
Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish
3235 Arden Way, Sacramento, California, 95825. Call 916-482-9666
Holiday assistance includes Thanksgiving meals, food baskets, and more. Volunteers may be able to provide some minimal Christmas help too.
Now Faith Church of Deliverance
721 N B St., Sacramento, CA 95811. Dial (916) 444-1800
Various holiday assistance is offered as part of TfT. The charity has volunteers that help the low income, poor, and needy. Christmas gifts, school supplies, groceries, holiday food, turkey meals, and more.
Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center
Main address is 450 West El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95833
The only zip codes are 95833, 95834, 95815, 95835, as well as 95838. The charity helps seniors, low income families and individuals. There are free gifts for kids under the age of 15 as well as holiday food or groceries. Call 916-927-1303.
Holiday help from Catholic Charity churches
Free meals, food, Christmas gifts, Adopt a Family, meals on thanksgiving day and other holiday assistance is offered. Clothes, video games, and top Christmas toys may be offered based on donations. Various churches help infants, seniors, teenagers, and single moms or migrant workers among others. Continue with Catholic charities Sacramento County holiday programs.
This Is Pentecost (TIP) Fellowship Ministry
Location is 6489 47th St., Sacramento, CA 95823. Main Phone: (916) 422-4962
A faith based group that gives out free toys to teenagers and younger. They partner with the Toys for Tots. Free unwrapped Christmas gifts in Sacramento County are for the low income, working poor, and families in poverty. Books, toys, games, clothes and more.
Sacramento Food Bank
They are a regional non-profit. Various social services are offered, including free ingredients for a holiday meal, including at Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. Small gifts, clothes, and Christmas toys or gift certificates may be offered too. More information on Sacramento Food Bank assistance programs.
Love Action Int
Physical address - 5848 Santa Fe Way, North Highlands, CA 95660. Dial (916) 796-9846
Free Christmas or Thanksgiving toys, trucks or games for boys, dolls and games for girls, electronics, and other free Christmas toys. Parents may be given gift certificates too.
Additional Sacramento County CA area Holiday programs (Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas)
Many other groups provide help, often in partnership with the United Way. There may be free gift cards or clothes. Or stocking stuffers or Christmas tree decorations. The unemployed, working poor, migrant workers and others can get free Xmas help. Call 916-498-1000 or a charity below.
- River City Food Bank has free holiday meal groceries and ingredients. The address is 1800 28th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. Call 916-446-2627
- Holy Cross Conference - SVdP, Sacramento Diocesan Council. Call 916-373-3318
- Gifts From The Heart (GFTH) Program - They only provide help to seniors or children who are part of the Divisions of Child Protective Services or Senior and Adult Services. A number of agencies, corporations and stores work on this service with the county government.
- Good Shepherd Conference - Saint Vincent is a free clothing closet (with seasonal items too) at 9539 Racquet Court, Elk Grove, CA, 9575. Phone - 916-572-7553
Twin Lakes Food Bank
The non-profit is at 327 Montrose Dr, Folsom, CA 95630.
Christmas baskets are only for residents of Granite Bay, Folsom, and El Dorado Hills. Dial 916-985-6232 for more information or intake.
Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center - Cordova Recreation & Park District
Address is 3480 Routier Rd, Sacramento, California 95827. Call (916) 366-3133
Senior citizens, no matter their income, can be given a free holiday meal with their peers.
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