Free holiday and Christmas assistance programs in Sonoma County.
Sonoma County families can turn to charities, schools, and local churches among other places for help during the holidays. What may be provided to income qualified families ranges from free Christmas toys to games, food, and hot meals, with some seniors or the disabled able to have items delivered to them. Find details on where to get help with Christmas in Sonoma County.
The goal is to reach out and provide Christmas or even Thanksgiving assistance to less fortunate families. Even if it is just one toy and a small meal, the goal is to help as many children and others as possible. These non-profits in Sonoma County do rely on donations from the local and local businesses, so please give back whenever possible. Everything from electronics to clothes for a kid, Christmas trees or ornaments, gift cards, and gender specific toys are passed out for free.
More information on the programs are below. Call an agency to apply for help, whether at Christmas or Thanksgiving. Note most programs operate on a first come-served basis, with migrant workers and immigrants in Sonoma County and Santa Rosa CA also able to apply.
Organizations in Sonoma County that help with the holidays
Salvation Army
Families with children under the age of 15 can apply for Adopt a Family. Xmas presents, meals, small toys, and more is provided in Sonoma County to kids from low-income families as well as migrants too. There may also be case management and financial help around the holidays as well as free Thanksgiving turkey dinners.
- Santa Rosa Corps is based at 93 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Call 707-542-0981
- There is also another holiday assistance program at the Petaluma Corps. Address is 721 S Mcdowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954. Call 707-769-0716. Free Christmas programs, a food pantry with holiday food boxes, and other resources are available.
Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa
Address is 987 Airway Court, Santa Rosa, California 95402. For an application, dial 707-528-8712
Christmas and holiday meals are for seniors. Low income parents, single moms, and disabled may be given toys or small presents as well. They also help immigrants kids and single moms at the holidays and read more on assistance from Catholic Charities in Sonoma County.
Redwood Gospel Mission Homeless Shelter
Location - 1821 Piner Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Call 707-578-1830
Children, teens, and families in the shelter can take part in meal programs. There are also small gifts for the kids too, including stocking stuffers as well as other items. A free, annual meal is served at Christmas.
River to Coast Children's Services
Location is 16300 1st St, Guerneville, California 95446. Dial the charity at (707) 869-3613
Gift certificates, donated toys, and more are for children in age from toddler to teenagers.
Toys for Tots of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County
The USMC, non-profit volunteer driven program passes out free Christmas gifts to kids from low-income families. There is a distribution event a few days per holiday season. It relies on generosity of companies and people to give toys (or gift cards) and they the stuff is distributed to children. Get free board or video games, clothes, dolls, sporting equipment and much more with details here. https://santa-rosa-ca.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=0&nPreviewInd=0&nRedirectInd=3
Redwood Gospel Mission
Address is 101 6th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Main phone - 707-542-4817
Clients of the holiday services range from the homeless to underemployment and working poor. There may be free dinner, small presents, meals or coffee, games for children, and even services such as haircuts.
Windsor Service Alliance
8987 Windsor Road, Windsor, California, 95492. Call 707-838-6947
Programs are only for students at Windsor High Schools, and the assistance is offered in partnership with Kiwanis. Free X mas gifts range from matchbox cars to Barbie dolls, Legos and more.
Firefighters Toys for Kids program
Local stations collect donated toys, boxes of food, games, and more at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The items are then given to low income families with children in Sonoma County through the partner organizations of the Fire Department. The agencies to call upon include the regional Giving Tree, Y.W.C.A. Safe house, local schools, and Children's Home. The registration address is [email protected].
Forestville United Methodist Church
6550 Covey Road, Forestville, California, 95436. Phone 707-887-2020
Only residents of Forestville can apply. Free food is offered at Thanksgiving and Christmas, among other holidays.
Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma Valley
Only members can get help. Location is 100 W Verano Ave, Sonoma, CA 95476. Call (707) 938-8544
Kids and teens that are members can get free Christmas gifts. It relies on donations from the community. Toys, sneakers, sporting goods, tech products and so much more may be passed out at Christmas.
Friends in Sonoma Helping - FISH
(707)-996-0111
The goal is to offer a free food basket at Christmas. Meats, fresh fruits, and more are offered. Some clients are given a gift certificate to either pay for a toy for their kid or to get groceries for the Thanksgiving/Christmas holiday. Continue with details on help from FISH of Sonoma County.
Vintage House
264 First Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476. Dial 707-996-0311
Senior citizens can either receive an on site or home delivered meal. This is available at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Sonoma County
5671 Redwood Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. The main phone - (707) 584-1579
A thrift store can sell low cost toys, clothes and more. Some qualified families may be given a voucher to pay for free items at Christmas.
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