Need a little Christmas help? We know firsthand how frustrating it is when you can’t provide your kiddos with a huge holiday celebration. Sometimes, financial stress can make the holidays downright stressful and depressing. Fortunately, there are agencies that can help!
Get Christmas help across the US! Click here!
Although we’ve written about the five primary agencies that assist with Christmas across the United States, there are countless smaller, local agencies that also assist with this desperate need.
If you don’t see your city/county listed below, leave us a comment and let us know!
In order to help your family have the best possible holiday season, we’ve enlisted a help of some additional researchers to find what Christmas resources exist in your local communities! Once you’ve made your request, we’ll forward it to our researchers. Once they’re done, we’ll leave a comment here and let you know what they’ve found!
Each list includes a mix of free gifts and free food that will help your family make the most of your holiday season.
Happy holidays!
-Nicole
Here’s what we’ve researched in Michigan so far:
Genessee County
Flint, Grand Blanc, Burton and a few other communities can be found in Genesee County. If you live in this area, you can visit this list to see what we’ve found for you this holiday season.
Muskegon County
Residents of Muskegon, Norton Shores, Fruitport and other nearby areas can receive assistance from these Muskegon County resources! These agencies can assist you with free Christmas gifts, food and more!
Ottawa County
There are many agencies in Ottawa County that can help you! If you live in Holland, Hudsonville, Dorr, or another area in Ottawa County, click here to find out where you can get help this holiday season!
Saginaw County
If you live in Saginaw County, then there are at least a dozen agencies that can help you with holiday needs. Here’s the list!
Wayne County
We’ve found help in Wayne County, too! Be sure to check out this list to find out what’s available in your area.
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Looking for help with free back 2 school supplies and Christmas gifts & food for my family during this up coming Holiday season!
We reside in Stanton, Michigan 48888
Hi, Rosalinda! We’ve added your county to our research list for both lists. We’ll get that research done as soon as we can! 🙂
My name is Julie we live in Montcalm county I raise my grandkids on 850 a month from my social security I could use help
Hi, Julie! That must be very challenging. We’ll do our best to get that information published here as soon as we can. In the meantime, you can find more ways to save money and get free stuff in Michigan by clicking here. I hope that helps!
Can’t figure out how to write my own comments, but I’m looking for Thanksgiving and Christmas help in ypsilanti, mi. Thank you !
Hi Lauren!
I just added Washtenaw County to our research list 🙂
Meanwhile, you might also be able to find some help on our national Christmas resource article!
Check it out here -> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Hi I’m slightly new in Utica Michigan…I have my grands and a new one one the way…need recommendations for assistance with food and Christmas please help me
Hi Tawanda,
I just put your area on our research list. Here is the national article that has resources you might be able to use:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
And here is everything we’ve found in Michigan:
https://lowincomerelief.com/michigan/
-Chloe
Montcalm county as well
Hi, Julie! I’ve added that area to our research list, too. We’ll get that information as soon as we can!
I am a single parent looking for Christmas help for my two sons, one with special needs. Any Christmas help would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Nancy,
We are always happy to help. We research this information by county, so I’ll need to know what city or county you would like us to investigate for you. Or, if you prefer, feel free to visit our main page and see if we’ve already researched your area. Thanks!
-Riley
Hi, my name is Cassandra O’Brien and I really don’t have an income atm. I’ve been applying everywhere and it’s super hard to get a job without a car. Also possibly having another back surgery soon. I don’t have help I’m lucky to have a place to stay with my 13 year old son who is also adhd and autism. I’m trying to get him help as well. unfortunately it seems I don’t have cash this Christmas for presents for him. I would just hate for him to wake up and not get anything for Christmas. Ty and god bless we stay in allegan Michigan. If any ideas on help would be greatly appreciated
Cassandra,
Allegan County is currently on our research list. In the meantime, you could try 211.org for more resources in your area. I hope this helps.
-Riley
How about grandma raising grandkids
Fixed income here
Hi Tina,
What county in Michigan are you located in? I can see if we have any resources yet and, if not, I can research them for you 🙂
-Chloe
Hi Nicole:
You are doing an outstanding effort-job for the community; for what I have to take my hat off and say thank you!
…I would like to know about Xmas assistance for Oakland County @ Pontiac MI-48342 Please
Thanks Again!
Cynthia,
Thank you so much, I’ll pass this along to Nicole! We’re always happy to help 🙂
I just checked and Oakland County, MI is on our research list!
-Chloe
Single mother of 3. Just had a heart attack and cant work desperately need help. Oakland county Novi mi
Oh my goodness, LePetra! I’m so sorry to hear about your health! We didn’t have anything for Oakland County when I checked, but I did just add it to our research list for you! 🙂
-Chloe
Allegan county
Hey Pamela, I just saw that Allegan County is on our research list already. Keep your eyes out for an upcoming article about it!
-Chloe
I looking for help for a 12yr old and a 11mos old grandbaby for CHRISTmas. I’m disabled and supporting 5 of us on 750 that I receive for disability and 235 in food stamps. I budget and still fall short on just bills. Food never makes it til the end of the month either, and it just gets harder at the holidays. Also we have no vehicle, so spare change has to be saved up for taxis to get groceries (no real busing system here). We live in Houghton County.
Hi Stephanie,
We haven’t researched information for Houghton County yet, but I just added it to our list.
You might be able to find something here that you can use:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Hello, I live in Oakland county and I live on a limited income of $750 a month. I could use some Christmas help for my 3 grandchildren.
Elizabeth,
We have Oakland County on our research list. There are also some national resources you might find helpful here:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Wayne county please
Hi Theresa,
We have Wayne County on our list to research 🙂
Here is an article that might help you find national resources for Christmas:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
I live in Eastpointe Michigan, and I am a disabled mom of two. My husband’s the only income we have nd with bills we struggle with food, let alone the holidays. Last year my kids didn’t get holiday dinners or much for gifts. I don’t want that to happen again. Please help
Hi Carole,
We have Macomb County, MI on our research list! Here are some resources in Michigan that might be able to help you:
–> https://lowincomerelief.com/category/michigan/
-Chloe
Montcalm county
Hi Marlena,
I just checked and that’s on our list to research in the future.
Here is the national Christmas article that might be able to help in the meantime:
–> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
and here are some other resources we’ve found in Michigan:
https://lowincomerelief.com/category/michigan/
-Chloe
My two sons and myself lost income and my oldest son has special needs. We live in low income housing.. I was wondering if there is help for Christmas?
Hi Nancy,
What county are you in?
Here is our national article that might have resources to help meanwhile
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Hello my name is Cheryl and I am handicap mother-of-three I live in Macomb County and I don’t see any resources put up for Macomb County yet so I was just wondering if you could find out about anything in my area I would really appreciate it thank you very much
Hi Cheryl,
I am adding Macomb County to our research list. Here is our national article with more information:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
I also found some help for people on disability:
https://lowincomerelief.com/tag/help-for-disabled/
-Chloe
I need help for Christmas as a single mom of 2 boys ages 1 and 3 yrs old in St.Clair Co Mi
Hi Jennifer,
I’m adding that to our research list!
Here is our national article where you might be able to find some help:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
I did not see anything for Kent county
Hey Nicole,
I’m adding that to our research list. Meanwhile, you might be able to use our national article to find help:
—- > https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Branch country
Hi Courtney,
I just added Branch County to our research list.
Meanwhile, you might be able to use this national article to find help:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
looking for Christmas help in Ingham county we live in Lansing, MI My husband was diagnosed with chronic neurological Lyme disease, and MS and now I also have been diagnosed with the same Lyme disease and Babesia and can no longer work we are a family of 6 and are really struggling to even pay the normal monthly utilities. I have 2 children with November birthdays no money for presents or birthday cake as of yet and am already terribly worried about Christmas.
Hey Crystall!
I’m so sorry to hear about that. I’m adding your area to our research list.
These are national resources that might help with Christmas —> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
Birthdays can be tough, maybe taking the kids to do something fun would help- here are free things near your area:
https://lowincomerelief.com/free-things-near-detroit-mi-part-2-3/
If you have a place to cook, you can get all the things for a birthday cake at the dollar tree for just a few bucks- you can use food stamps to purchase the ingredients!
https://lowincomerelief.com/michigan-bridge-card-ebt-benefits/
-Chloe
Hi Chloe,
Do you have a list ready for Ingham County? Need some help here for the Mason Middle School families.
Yangfan,
Ingham County is still on our research list. We should be getting to it soon, please check back again for an update! Thanks.
-Riley
I live in branch country and I’m a single mother of 4 boys. They are 5,3,3 and 2 yrs old.
Hey Courtney!
I just added Branch County to our research list
Here’s what we have for national resources:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
And here’s what all we’ve found in Michigan:
https://lowincomerelief.com/michigan/
-Chloe
Arenac county
Annette,
Arenac County, MI has been added to research list. Check back for updates soon. Thanks
-Riley
Looking for help in pontiac mi Oakland county
Krystle,
I just checked and Oakland County, MI is on our research list. We should have an update for you soon. Thanks!
-Riley
Hello, Thank you for all the amazing resources you are supplying to those in need. I was wondering if you had a list of resources for Wayne County?
Sue,
I checked and Wayne County is on our research list. We should have more information for you coming soon. Thanks.
Riley
Do you have any help resources for Marquette Michigan? I am a single mom of two. I am already worried about providing a nice Christmas for my kids as I am on disability and can’t work. I try to survive on $545 disability and $200 in child support. Very stressful.
I also was wondering if there is such thing as assistance for home owners needing necessary repairs?
Thanks for all you do!
M,
I have added Marquette Michigan to our research list. We should have an update for both Christmas help and home repairs soon! We do have more information on Food Stamps and disability. I hope this helps. Thanks for reaching out.
Riley
Hello..Would you have any info for Wayne County..Thanks so much for all your help:)
Lisa,
I double checked and Wayne County is on our research list. We should have an update soon. Thanks!
-Riley
Is there anything for van buren county me and my mom both are on a limited income and would like help
Tina,
I revised your comment to protect your privacy. Van Buren County is currently on our research list. We should have an update coming soon. Thanks!
-Riley
Hi Riley Thompson im a disabled low income mom with a 8yrs old daughter and im in need of Christmas help for her….i stay in Ingham County and i don’t see in on the list
Kenyetta,
Ingham County has been requested and is currently on our research list. Please keep checking in with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Looking for help for Christmas for my 3 year old and 2 month old in Cheboygan County
Paige,
I added this area to our research list. Check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
I am in Kalamazoo County. I did not see it listed. I was wondering if there is any help for low income families here.
Laura,
Kalamazoo County is currently on our research list. Please keep checking back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
I’m lookin in Antrim county michigan
Michelle,
I added Antrim County to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Tuscola county?
Robin,
I added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Hi there. I’m just wondering if there’s help in the Saint Clair Township, Michigan area for Christmas gifts? I’m not sure that I qualify because my children are 20,18,16,11,10 years of age. Thank you for what you all do and have a blessed day!
Kimberly,
This area is currently on our research list. Please keep checking back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Thank you Riley! You know I kinda figured it might be that kind of reply. We get that kinda reply a lot. Lol.. It’s like living in Alaska or something. Hahaha. Well I definitely appreciate you getting back to me so soon! I hope you and everyone out there is blessed, this year and the years to come! -Kimberly
Kimberly,
Our team is working as diligently as ever to bring regular updates to our readers. Unfortunately, There is a whole nation worth of info to go through. We will continue to work very hard and we appreciate your patience. Thanks.
-Riley
Hi my name is Jacqueline Wilson i really need help this year with my grandchildren this christmas with toys and food helping my daughter out rent and bills taking all we havecant get nothing for my grandchildren live in Chicago where can we get help please thank you very much !
Jacqueline,
Unfortunately we don’t have any information on help for grandchildren, unless they are in your custody. Here are some ideas for inexpensive DIY holiday gifts. Also you could check here to see if we have found information to save on your power bill. I hope this helps.
-Riley
I am looking for help for Christmas for my three children in Allegan County. I am a single mother going through a bad divorce. My children deserve to have something to brighten up there year. I am currently out of work but I am actively looking for work. I lost my due the divorce. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Chrystal,
I am sorry things are so hard! Allegan County is currently on our research list. Watch for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Jackson county
Tami,
I checked and this area is currently on our research list. Please keep checking in with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Looking for Christmas help for families in Elsie, Michigan. Clinton county area
Mindi,
I went ahead and put this on the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
I am in kalamazoo. Who else helps with holidays besides salvation army.
Teresa,
Kalamazoo County is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Help for Tuscola County? I live right on the border(literally 1 city block!) outside Genesee County. I have 3 teen boys, the youngest with special needs and I have Multiple Sclerosis that put me on permanent disability 7 years ago which has only gone downhill since last Thanksgiving when my grandfather passed away. He was the glue that held our family together and no one has seemed to find a way to make the best of life since he left. Last Christmas I was receiving shut off notices for every bill in my home due to the crazy that ensued and was in tears when I got the letters that someone anonymously paid over $1200 to keep the heat and lights on. Any help with gifts would amazing. We never hurt for food(though the selection tends to get slim at times, the boys always have full bellies).
Audree,
Here is everything we have for Genessee County. Tuscola is currently on our research list. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Gratiot County
Torey,
I just put this on the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Hi there, I am a divorced mom of 5 children on a fixed monthly income and was wondering if there were any programs in Muskegon County that could help my children and I. Thank you and God Bless
Autumn,
Muskegon County is listed in the Christmas resources in Michigan page. Click on the county’s link for more information. From there you’ll need to click on the program links for more details. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Disabled single mom looking for help with Christmas gifts for my 15 year old son. I do not have transportation I have a lot of health issues also I live in Warren Michigan 48089
Loretta,
I just checked and this area is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Not sure if this is where I need to leave a request but I have 8 grandchildren form 10 Years to 2 Years. I live in Isabella county but they live in Gratiot county. My son is divorcing and has he kids half of the time. He is just trying to establish a home for them with all that it entails. There is not much extra money. We could use help giving the children Christmas gifts.
Deb,
I just checked and this area is on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
I live in Wayne County and I didn’t see it on the list. I would really appreciate help for me and especially my 8 year daughter this year thanks.. Ashley
Ashley,
This area is currently on the research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Hi..
We are a disabled couple.
We have no extra resources for a Christmas holiday meal box. We are unable to join in on community type
Gatherings ..due to my husband’s low
Immune system. He is a patient at the
University of Michigan Hospital for a heart transplant. We live in the 48509 zipcode in Burton Michigan. We have been turned down by Catholic charities because they said they don’t serve our zipcode. However the other two zip codes from burton are covered. The food bank of eastern MI has also refused us! It seems there are no charitable organizations that recognizes our zip code! I have researched extensively ..but to no avail!
I am sure that we are not the person’s in the 48509 area ..that could use a hand! Any insight into this .
Would be awesome… Thank you
Barbara,
This is all of the information we have for Genessee County Christmas resources. Or, you could try 211.org for more information in your area. I hope this helps.
-Riley
I just moved to Saranac..lost my job and had a small house fire. Looking for Christmas for my family. I have a three and one year old girls.
Barbra,
I just checked and this area is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
I am looking for help for a low income school in Redford, mi. This school 100 students (K-8rd) and 85% of the school is in need of some assistance. If there is any assistance out there for Christmas meal boxes and or gifts Please contact me for more details.
Sonya,
This area is currently on our research list. In the meantime, you could try 211.org for more resources in your area. I hope this helps.
-Riley
I live in Kent County and would love for you to research this county. Please and thank you.
Betina,
I checked and this area is on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Hi my name is Martina Wilson I live in chester pa I’m 25 I have 4 kids my last 2 our twins boys if its possible I would love any help I can get being tho I’m a single mother of my twin boys but I have a 9 yr old girl 8 yr old boy and the twins will be 4 Feb 3
Martina,
Here is what we have found for Christmas help in Pennsylvania. I hope this helps.
-Riley
SaultCassandra Sainte Marie info pls.
Cassandra,
I added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley