Free Christmas Assistance in Georgia [2021 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 2021 holiday season, including registration and contact information, then continue reading below.
Free Christmas Assistance in Georgia [2021 Guide]
Below is a list of all the organizations offering Free Christmas Dinner in Georgia this year.
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 18, 2021
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 Christmas Gift Program
The nonprofit organization, Feeding GA Families is holding their annual Christmas Gift Program for 2021. Their program provides needy families with access to free Christmas gifts for children.
To receive their Christmas assistance, you must register in advance.
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.
MUST Ministry Toy Shop
The MUST Ministries organization hosts an annual Toy Shop that serves nearly 21,000 children during the holiday season.
This 2021 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
Toy Shop Dates
December 4, 2021 – December 17, 2021
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
December 4, 2021 – December 17, 2021
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
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.
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
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.
Date
Thursday, December 16th – Sunday, December 19th 2021
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
https://nfcchelp.org/toyland-shop/
Reach 4 Your Dreamz Annual Free Christmas Toys Drive-Thru Giveaway
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 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
Toys for Joy Holiday Giveaway
Safe at Play is hosting a holiday toy giveaway on behalf of Toys for Tots to bring hope and the joy of Christmas to families in need.
Event Date
Sunday, December 19, 2021
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.
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 Thanksgiving Dinner including location, date, and time are provided below:
Date
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time
10:00am-3:30pm
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
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 2021 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 2021 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.
2021 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 2021 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 2021, click here.
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 2021 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 2022!