The holidays can be a financially stressful time for anyone, but especially for those who are barely meeting their basic needs. Fortunately, there are various of programs that offer free Christmas assistance in Georgia.
To help relieve some of your holiday stress, we have put together a list of all the nonprofits and programs offering free holiday food and toy assistance in Georgia.
To qualify for the Christmas Food Assistance Programs you must be a low-income, Georgia resident and meet each organization’s requirements.
For a list of all the Free Christmas Assistance in Georgia for the 2024 holiday season, including registration and contact information, then continue reading below.
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Free Christmas Assistance in Georgia (2024 Guide)
Below is a list of all the organizations in Georgia offering Free Christmas dinner, gifts, meals, toys and more this holiday season.
We provide you with the organization name, program offerings, registration requirements and instructions, address and contact information.
StreetWise Holiday Assistance – Lawrenceville, GA
Nonprofit organization, StreetWise hosts their annual “Birthday Party for Jesus” Christmas event. Those who attend will receive:
- Each child will receive one (1) free wrapped gift
- Each family will receive a free Christmas Take-Home Meal box
- Live entertainment with Christmas music and messages of hope
Date
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time
9:00am – 2:00pm
Event Website
www.streetwisegeorgia.org/event/birthday-party-for-jesus/
Address
1770 Cedars Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
You must register for this event in advance. Use the contact information provided below to call and register for the event.
Contact Information
Phone Number: 678-985-9915
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:15AM – 2PM
Feeding GA Families Christmas Gift Program
The nonprofit organization, Feeding GA Families is holding their annual Christmas Gift Program for 2024. Their program provides needy families with access to free Christmas gifts for children.
To receive their Christmas assistance, you must register in advance.
All applications accepted from December 1st – December 8th 2024.
Register for Free Christmas Gifts
To register, visit their website starting December 1st and fill out the form. Once complete, click the “Continue” button at the bottom of the page.
Please note, a birth certificate or guardianship form is required to receive toys and gifts.
Application Deadline
The deadline to complete your Christmas gift and toy request is December 8th.
Someone from Feeding GA Families will be in contact with a Wish List Form after December 9th.
Unfortunately, they are not able to grant gift request to every child that applies. This is on a first come, first served basis.
MUST Ministry Toy Shop – Marietta, GA
The MUST Ministries organization hosts an annual Toy Shop that serves nearly 21,000 children during the holiday season.
This 2024 holiday season, children living in Cherokee and Cobb counties will receive:
- Toys
- Blankets
- Hats
- Scarves
- Gloves
- Underwear
- Socks
- Family Game
Registration
You must register for the Toy Shop in advance. To register, contact or visit the Cobb or Cherokee County MUST Ministries Office. The registration and contact information for each office is listed below.
Event Link
www.mustministries.org/toy-shop
Cherokee County Toy Shop Registration Information
Address
Cherokee County MUST Ministries Office
111 Brown Industrial Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
Phone Number
470-651-8405
Please email any questions to:
Toy Shop Dates
November 6th, 7th & 8th from 11:30am – 2pm & 5pm – 7pm
November 9th from 11am – 2pm
Cobb County Toy Shop Registration Information
Address
Cobb County MUST Ministries Office
1407 Cobb Parkway N
Marietta, GA 30062
Phone Number
470-651-8568
Toy Shop Dates
2024 Dates Coming Soon
Required Documents for Registration
In order to register for the MUST Toy Shop, you need to provide the following information:
- Picture ID for the Parent or Guardian (Driver’s License, Passport, etc.)
- Birth Certificate for each Child
Simple Needs GA Christmas Assistance – Cobb County, GA
Georgia nonprofit organization, Simple Needs GA offers assistance during the holiday season through their Spirit of Christmas program. Their Christmas assistance program aims to fill the gaps by helping families in Cobb County.
The Spirit of Christmas program helps low-income Georgia families that were unable to register for other local programs such as the MUST Toy Shop, Cobb Christmas and Toys for Tots.
In 2020 and 2021, the Spirit of Christmas Program helped over 300 kids in over 100 Georgia families.
Register for the Spirit of Christmas Program
If you would like to register your child for free toys through the Spirit of Christmas Program, you must sign up in advance. To sign up, please email [email protected].
North Fulton Community Charity Toyland Shop Program – Roswell, GA
Nonprofit organization, North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) provides toys and gifts to local children in need during the holidays. The NFCC Toyland Shop is unique because parents are able to pick our unwrapped toys for their child’s holiday gifts.
In 2023, the Toyland Shop program served more than 1,300 children in the North Fulton community.
Dates
Registration Dates: December 16th – December 18th, 2024
Distribution Dates: December 19th – December 21st, 2024
Address
Roswell Town Center (formerly Hobby Lobby)
606 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 140
Roswell, GA 30076
Registration
You must be qualified and pre-registered before the event.
To be eligible for the Toyland Shop Program, you must meet the following requirements.
Requirements
- Must live in Fulton County, Georgia
- Have a NFCC Application on file (with required documentation)
- Completed an annual Interview
- Have no restrictions of Service
- Must not be participating in another Holiday Assistance Program
- Must provide a Valid Photo ID Card
You must register for this event in person at the NFCC Education Center. The address is provided below:
Address
11270 Elkins Road
Roswell, GA 30076
If you are new to the NFCC, you can register for assistance here.
Event Link
Register for the 2024 Toyland Shop at the link below:
https://nfcchelp.org/toyland-shop/
Reach 4 Your Dreamz Annual Free Christmas Toy Giveaway – Columbus, GA
Reach 4 Your Dreamz is partnering with 98.3 The Beat to host their 15th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway and Dinner Event. This event is free and open to the public.
Event Date
Sunday, December 10, 2023
3:00pm-6:00pm
Address
Abundant Life Full Gospel Outreach Church
6218 Joyner Drive
Columbus, GA 31907
Contact Information
For questions about this event, please email Gwennetta Wright at [email protected] or call 706-464-8007.
Toy Giveaway and Christmas Party
Join the Deer Creek Mobile Home Community for their annual Toy Giveaway and Christmas Party!
Get all the event details below:
Event Date & Time
Saturday, December 16, 2023
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Event Location
Deer Creek Mobile Home Community
7051 Daniel Drive
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Registration
Register online at their Eventbrite page.
My Wish Benefit Concert & Toy Giveaway – Forest Park, GA
Aspiring Students Inc is hosting their annual My Wish Benefit Concert and Toy Giveaway for the 2023 holiday season.
Registration not required but is strongly suggested. Toys are given out on a first come first serve basis – while supplies last.
Child MUST be present to receive Toys – no exceptions! Walk-ups are welcome.
Pre-registrations will receive priority until 4pm.
Get all the event and registration details below:
Event Date & Time
Saturday, December 16, 2023
3:00pm – 7:00pm
Event Location
4462 Jonesboro Road
Forest Park, GA 30297
Registration
Register online at their Eventbrite page.
Veterans Center Christmas Celebration – Atlanta, GA
Join the Atlanta Veterans Center for their 10th annual Vets Christmas Celebration!
A joyous occasion where many come together to spread holiday joy, offering toys and resources to support families in the community.
There will be a toy giveaway, community resources, photos with Santa, game truck with prizes, parent resource corner, and much more.
Pre-registration is required to attend this event.
Get all the event details below:
Event Date & Time
Saturday, December 23, 2023
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Event Location
Crossroad Sound Stage and Theatre
2869 Lakewood Avenue Southwest
Atlanta, GA 30315
Registration
Register online at their Eventbrite Page.
For help or more information contact them by phone at 678-792-8387 or email at [email protected].
Christmas Toy Giveaway – Snellville, GA
Reconciliation Inc. and Life Partners is hosting their 1st annual Christmas Toy Giveaway for 2023. They will be providing free toys for the children and free meals for families in need.
Event Date
Friday, December 22, 2023
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Event Location
3025 Bethany Church Road
Snellville, GA 30039
Event Website
RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-toy-give-away-tickets
Lift Up Atlanta Christmas Toy Giveaway – Atlanta, GA
The nonprofit organization, Lift Up Atlanta has been helping low income families in the Atlanta community since 2011. Each year toys are given to near 1,000 needy children in the community from their Christmas Toy Drive.
Each child registered for the Christmas Toy Drive will receive:
- Children ages 0-12 will receive 3 to 5 new toys
- Children age 13 and over will receive a gift card(s)
Contact Information
To register your child for the 2023 Christmas Toy Giveaway, please use the information provided below to contact Lift Up Atlanta.
Event Website Link
https://liftupatlanta.org/our-projects
Phone Number
678-245-4622
Angie & Avery Foundation 3rd Annual Gifts 4 Tots – Dallas, GA
The Angie & Avery Foundation is hosting their 3rd Annual Gifts 4 Tots.
This year there will be a Christmas Party sponsored by Stars & Strikes.
You must register in advance to attend the event.
Get all the event details below:
Event Date
Sunday, December 17, 2023
4:00pm-7:00pm
Address
2400 Hiram Acworth Highway
Dallas, GA 30157
Event Registration
Register by December 1st online by filling out this form here.
Toys for Joy Holiday Giveaway – Covington, GA
Safe at Play is hosting their 8th annual holiday toy giveaway, Toys for Joy. This event is on behalf of Toys for Tots and helps bring hope and the joy of Christmas to families in need.
SAFE AT PLAY Toys for Tots Program is available to assist families during the upcoming Christmas season.
YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF NEWTON, ROCKDALE, OR WALTON COUNTY.
Event Date
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
10:00am-4:00pm
Address
Salem Road Church of God
3615 Salem Road, Suite #4
Covington, GA 30016
Event Registration
Click here to register online for the event.
To qualify, you must submit the following items:
- Your most recent D.H.S. Notice of Case Action (TANF/SNAP).
- Your Picture I.D. (Georgia Driver’s license or State ID).
- Your child’s birth certificate and/or proof of guardianship. (Required for each child)
In the Meantime Ministries Christmas Dinner – Marietta, GA
Throughout the year, In The Mean Time Ministries gives away more than 1.2 million pounds of food and serves more than 10,000 hot meals to the community. Their annual Christmas Dinner program provides a very special dinner including toys and Christmas baskets to the community.
All details regarding the Christmas Dinner including location, date, and time are provided below:
Location
The Shepherd House
186 Alexander Street
Marietta, GA 30060
For more information on the Christmas Dinner Program, use the contact information below.
Phone Number
770-792-0097
2023 Christmas Toy Giveaway – Norcross, GA
Join FICCS for a heartwarming event filled with joy and laughter! The Christmas Toy Giveaway is the perfect opportunity to spread holiday cheer and make a difference in the lives of children.
Bring your family, friends, and loved ones to share in the spirit of giving. They believe that every child deserves a memorable Christmas, and your presence can make a difference. Come together and create lasting memories.
Event Date
Saturday, December 16, 2023
11:00am – 2:00pm
Location
6624 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Suite A
Norcross, GA 30071
Event Website
Register online at Eventbrite.
Santa’s Toy Shop Toy Giveaway 2023 – Riverdale, GA
The City of Riverdale is hosting their Santa’s Toy Shop Toy Giveaway for the 2023 holiday season! This magical in-person event that will fill your heart with joy and bring smiles to children’s faces.
Register online and Bring your little ones to experience the wonder of this special event, where they will receive a gift sack of toys tailored to their age group.
Santa will event be onsite for photos!!
Get all the event details below:
Event Date
Saturday, December 16, 2023
11:00am – 2:00pm
Location
Riverdale Town Center
7210 Church Street
Riverdale, GA 30274
Event Website
Register online at Eventbrite.
Eligibility: Children Ages 3 to 10. Parents/Guardian not employed is priority for registration acceptance. Information and date will be provided for screening and gift pickup. On gift pickup date, children must be present with parent/guardian. If you have more than one child, the limit is 3 and you must list each child’s information. Toy Distribution (while quantities last). To receive gifts, a valid Driver License or GA State ID with present address must be shown at Check-In NO EXCEPTION. No acceptance of out of State Driver License or State ID.
My Wish Benefit Concert & Toy Giveaway – Forest Park, GA
Aspiring Students Inc. is hosting their annual My Wish Benefit Concert & Toy Giveaway for the 2023 holiday season!
Registration not required but is strongly suggested.
Child MUST be present to receive Toys – No exceptions!
After Registration closes, toys will be give on a first come, first serve basis while toys last!
Pre Registrations receive priority UNTIL 4pm.
Event Date
Saturday, December 16, 2023
3:00pm – 7:00pm
Location
4462 Jonesboro Road
Forest Park, GA 30297
Event Website
Register online at Eventbrite.
2023 Community Christmas Dinner + Toy Giveaway – Smyrna, GA
Join Shiloh SDA Church for their 2023 Christmas Dinner and Toy Giveaway!
Registration for this event opens up on November 10th.
Free Christmas meals kits and toys will be available for pickup on Sunday, December 17th, 2-4pm. While supplies last, reservations REQUIRED.
Holiday Meals:
Register for a complimentary family meal kit, sponsored by Church Street Community Resource Center. The meal will be packed to go for a family of four which can be prepared at home. Meals will be distributed one (1) per vehicle, while supplies last on December 17th, 2-4pm at 810 Church St, Smyrna, GA. Registration is required to receive your meal.
Holiday Toys:
Free toys will be distributed for children ages 0-18; max four (4) per vehicle, while supplies last. Registration is required to receive your toys.
As quantities are limited, for preparation and planning purposes registration is REQUIRED. However, registration does not guarantee you will receive the giveaway items. Service is first-come, first served.
Event Date & Time
Sunday, December 17, 2023
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Event Location
Hinson Family Life Center
810 Church Street SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
Event Website
Register online at Eventbrite.
Christmas Toy Giveaway – Conyers, GA
Impact Development Foundation and SAGE Planners is hosting their 1st annual Christmas Toy Giveaway for the 2023 holiday season.
Join them for a fun-filled day with free Christmas toys and gifts for children.
Each family will be allowed to gather a gift for up to 3 children.
Get the event details below:
Event Date & Time
Monday, December 18, 2023
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Event Location
1581 Lester Road Northwest
Conyers, GA, USA
Registration
Register online at Eventbrite.
9th Annual Christmas Bash – Columbus, GA
Get ready for the 9th Annual Christmas Bash hosted by Lamb and Lion Music. Every child that comes out receives free toy(s) and the adults have a chance at winning gifts. This event has blessed thousands of families over the years!
Get all the event details below:
Event Date
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Starting at 4:30pm
Event Location
Peachtree Mall
3131 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31909
Event Website
Register online at Eventbrite.
2023 Hope for Christmas Event – Cartersville, GA
Hope for Christmas with LifePoint Church serves families in need by providing them with food, clothing, and gifts for the 2023 holiday season.
Event Date
Saturday, December 9, 2023
8:00am – 1:00pm
Event Locations
LifePoint Church
610 North Tennessee Street
Cartersville, GA 30120
Event Website
Salvation Army Christmas Assistance
The Salvation Army is as a staple during the holiday season with their signature red kettles. It’s no surprise that they also offer a variety of assistance to those in-need during Christmas. Every Georgia Salvation Army location offers holiday meals, toys, and clothing to low-income families during the holiday season.
Holiday Assistance Near You
If you are financially struggling this 2023 holiday season, contact the Georgia Salvation Army location near you. They can provide you with more information on the Christmas assistance available to you and your family. Click here to find a Salvation Army location near you.
Toys for Tots
Since 1947, the Marine Toys for Tots has been bringing the joy and hope of Christmas to America’s less fortunate children. In Georgia, there are several Toys for Tots programs that can help provide your child with a new gift this holiday.
How to Apply for Free Toys in Georgia
If you would like to receive free toys from Toys for Tots this Christmas, you must apply for the program. To apply for free toys this 2023 holiday season, follow these steps:
- Visit the Georgia Toys for Tots website.
- Select the Georgia City or County where you live from the dropdown menu.
- Once you are on the County or City Toys for Tots page, click the red “Apply for Toys” button located at the top of the page.
- Follow the Application Instructions listed on the page to apply for toys.
The Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Toy Assistance
Since 1927, the Empty Stocking Fund has been helping Atlanta-metro families that need some extra help during the holiday season. Their goal is to empower parents and guardians living in poverty by providing them with the opportunity to give their children gifts at Christmas.
2023 Holiday Gift Registration
Each holiday season, the Empty Stocking Fund brings the holiday spirit to disadvantaged kids. That’s because they believe that every child deserves to have a joy-filled holiday.
Each child will receive SEVEN items – two toys, a book, a package of socks, and three stocking stuffers including one educational item and one personal care item.
To be eligible for free Christmas toys, your child must be:
- Age 0-12 years old
- Living in the Atlanta-metro area
- Receiving any form of public assistance
If your child meets all of these requirements, they are eligible to receive free Christmas toys from the Empty Stocking Fund.
Christmas Toy Assistance Eligibility
To receive free toys, you must provide proof of benefits and a photo ID. Additionally, you will be asked to provide official documentation with your child’s name and current dates of coverage.
Any of the following programs are eligible:
- Medicaid / SNAP – Notice of Eligibility Decision
- SSI/Disability Income – Notice of Award
- Foster Care – Placement letter from DFCS / approved agency (one per child)
- Childcare and Parent Services – CAPS certificate (one per child)
Registration
You must pre-register to receive a free gift holiday gifts.
Click here to register online.
Registration will remain open until they have received gift orders for 30,000 children!
For more information about the Empty Stocking Fund’s Free Christmas Toy Program, visit their website here.
AD&A Rising Stars Holiday Program
- Clayton
- Cobb
- DeKalb
- Douglas
- Fayette
- Fulton
- Gwinnett
- Henry
- Paulding
Eligibility
Eligibility for their holiday assistance requires that children must be 12 years of age and below.
You must provide an application and photo ID to receive assistance.
To learn more please contact AD&A Rising Stars by email at [email protected] or call (404) 749-8022.
United Way of Atlanta Free Christmas Assistance
If you live in Atlanta and are looking for food and/or gift assistance this 2023 holiday season, the United Way can help.
The United Way of Atlanta is partnering with several local organizations to provide holiday meals and Christmas toys to low income families this holiday season.
To learn more about all the free Christmas assistance being offering for 2023, click here.
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
The Salvation Army may be one of the most-popular organizations for holiday assistance. That’s because they provide a variety of services to those in need during the holiday season.
This year, Walmart and the Salvation Army are teaming up again for the The Angel Tree program. The program provides new clothing and toys to more than one-million children and families in local communities each year.
Once a child is accepted for the Angel Tree Program, donors can shop from the family’s Christmas wish list. Once the gifts are received, The Salvation Army will distribute them to the family just in time for Christmas morning.
If your family would like to apply for Angel Tree assistance for Christmas 2023, you will need to contact your local Salvation Army.
Submit your 2023 Angel Tree Application here.
Click here to find a local Salvation Army near you.
Free Christmas Food Assistance (2023)
If you are facing hunger this holiday season, there is help available to you. Please contact or visit your local Georgia food bank for free food. They can provide you with free holiday meals, holiday food boxes, hot meals, and more.
Lift Up Atlanta Holiday Food Baskets
Lift Up Atlanta feeds 500 families during the holiday season by provided $50 and $75 gift cards to local grocery stores.
For more information, please contact them at [email protected] or call 678-245-4622.
Get Food Help Near You
To find the Georgia food bank in your county, click here to view our complete list of Georgia Food Banks.
If you need additional help finding a partner organization near you, call the United Way’s 2-1-1 Help Phone Number. They will provide you with a food assistance agency near you.
Free Christmas Trees in Georgia for 2023
The Christmas Tree Project is a nonprofit organization that saw an opportunity to help bring the Christmas spirit to families in need.
Their mission is to provide fully decorated Christmas trees to thousands of families who cannot afford them on their own.
Today, they are one of the largest organizations providing free Christmas trees to low-income families during the holiday season.
Although they are based out of Colorado, they give away trees across the country – including Georgia.
Click here to Request a Free Christmas Tree for 2023.
Christmas Food & Toy Assistance Programs in Georgia
We hope this guide on the free Christmas assistance in Georgia for the 2023 holiday season was helpful to you.
If you have additional questions or know of other organizations offering holiday assistance in Georgia, please let us know in the comments section below.
We will continue to update this post as more opportunities for free Christmas food and toys in Georgia become available.
Looking for more organizations offering Free Christmas Toy Giveaways in Atlanta for 2023? Check out our complete list of Atlanta Free Christmas Toy Giveaways for the 2023 holiday season.
Also, be sure to stay updated on all the free food assistance available in Georgia at our blog.
We want to wish you and your family a safe, happy, and warm holiday season! We look forward to health and happiness as we ring in 2024!
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