Free Christmas Assistance in Georgia (2022 Guide)

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 2022 holiday season, including registration and contact information, then continue reading below.

Free Christmas Assistance in Georgia (2022 Guide)

Free Christmas Assistance in Georgia (2022 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

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 17, 2022

Time

9:00am – 4:00pm

Event Website

www.streetwisegeorgia.org/event/birthday-party-for-jesus/

Address

1770 Cedars Road
Lawrenceville, Georgia 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

Feeding GA Families Christmas Gift Program

The nonprofit organization, Feeding GA Families is holding their annual Christmas Gift Program for 2022. 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 November 1st – December 12th 2022.

Register for Free Christmas Gifts

To register, visit their website 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 12th.

Someone from Feeding GA Families will be in contact with a Wish List Form after December 13th.

Unfortunately, they are not able to grant gift request to every child that applies. This is on a first come, first served basis.

Register HERE.

 

Must Ministries Toy Shop

MUST Ministry Toy Shop

The MUST Ministries organization hosts an annual Toy Shop that serves nearly 21,000 children during the holiday season.

This 2022 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

Email

Please email any questions to:

[email protected]

Toy Shop Dates

December 5, 2022 – December 18, 2022

Cobb County Toy Shop Registration Information

Address

Cobb County MUST Ministries Office
1407 Cobb Parkway N
Marietta, GA 30062

Phone Number

470-651-8568

Email

[email protected] 

Toy Shop Dates

December 5, 2022 – December 18, 2022

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

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Simple Needs GA Christmas Assistance

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

North Fulton Community Charity Toyland Shop Program

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 2021, the Toyland Shop program served more than 1,300 children in the North Fulton community.

Date

Thursday, December 15th – Saturday, December 17th 2022

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 2022 Toyland Shop at the link below:

https://nfcchelp.org/toyland-shop/

Free Christmas Toy Giveaway in Georgia

Reach 4 Your Dreamz Annual Free Christmas Toy Giveaway

Reach 4 Your Dreamz is partnering with 98.3 The Beat to host their 14th Annual Toy Giveaway and Christmas Event. This even is free and open to the public.

Event Date

Sunday, December 18, 2022

2pm-4pm

Address

Eilands Event Center
3721 Macon Rd Ste 4
Columbus, GA 31907

Contact Information

For questions about this event, please email Gwennetta Wright at [email protected] or call 706-464-8007.

 

Christmas Toy Giveaway 2022 - Georgia

Christmas Toy Giveaway

Reconciliation Inc. and Life Partners is hosting their 1st annual Christmas Toy Giveaway for 2022. They will be providing free toys for the children and free meals for families in need.

Event Date

Friday, December 23, 2022
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

Lift Up Atlanta Christmas Toy Giveaway

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 2022 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

Email

[email protected]

 

Toys for Joy Holiday Giveaway

Safe at Play is hosting their 7th 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.

Event Date

Sunday, December 18, 2022

10am-1pm

Address

Pine Log Park Pavilion
1451 Pine Log Rd NE
Conyers, GA 30012

Event Registration

Click here to register online for the event.

Please note, you must provide proof of government benefits (SNAP or TANF), as well as a photo ID and child’s birth certificate to participate in the free toy giveaway.

 

action ministry

In the Meantime Ministries Christmas Dinner

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

 

2022 Christmas Toy Giveaway

Nicole Baltimore is hosting her 2nd annual Christmas Toy Giveaway. She will be giving out 100 toys to children. You must RSVP by 11/10 to receive a free toy. To RSVP, be sure to submit your child’s age and gender by email to [email protected].

Event Date

Saturday, November 26, 2022
2:00pm – 5:00pm

Location

313 Pine Avenue
Albany, GA 31701

Event Website

Event RSVP Website

 

SA Christmas assistance

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 2022 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 christmas assistance

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 2022 holiday season, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Georgia Toys for Tots website.
  2. Select the Georgia City or County where you live from the dropdown menu.
  3. 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.
  4. Follow the Application Instructions listed on the page to apply for toys.

 

empty stocking fund assistance

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.

2022 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

The AD&A Rising Stars is offering their annual holiday program for in-need Georgia families. They are providing holiday gifts and toys, Christmas meals and more.
Their program serves the following Georgia counties:
  • 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 2022 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 2022, click here.

Free Christmas Assistance in Georgia for 2022

Free Christmas Food Assistance

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.

Christmas Food & Toy Assistance Programs in Georgia

We hope this guide on the free Christmas assistance in Georgia for the 2022 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. 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 2023!

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