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!
How to Get FREE Christmas Help in Michigan
There are some agencies that you can reach out to, no matter where you live in Michigan state.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is infamous for their red kettle campaign during the Christmas season. The funds they gather are used to help low income families across America. In order to receive assistance, you’ll usually need to register for their Angel Tree or Adopt-a-Family programs. To do that, you’ll need to contact your local Salvation Army.
There are several Salvation Army locations in Michigan. They have service centers in Alma, Bay City, Detroit, Midland, Mt. Pleasant and Saginaw. Contact your local Corps location for more information about the holiday programs they offer.
Toys for Tots
The Marine Toys for Tots campaign provides low income households with free Christmas gifts for their children. In order to register, you’ll need to connect with your local Toys for Tots campaign. There are currently Toys for Tots campaign in almost every Michigan county. Select your location from the list on the Toys for Tots website for more information about how you can apply this year.
And if your area isn’t covered, don’t worry. Check our list below for more local resources that can help!
Nationwide Resources
Don’t forget to check our Nationwide Christmas assistance list for more resources that may be able to help you! We try to avoid duplicating our resource lists, so you’ll miss out on organizations that can help you if you don’t check that page as well. We’ve found resources that can help you with Christmas trees and even free cars for the holidays!
How to Get FREE Christmas Help Near You
Depending on where you live, you may be able to get even more assistance from your local Churches and other charitable organizations. Below, we’ll break down the resources we’ve found by county and city for your convenience.
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
First Presbyterian Church invites low-income families throughout Saginaw County to apply for their assistance programs during their time of need. The First Presbyterian Church offer free bags of both perishable and non-perishable food items along with holiday meals.
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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Nicole Thelin
Nicole leads the Low Income Relief team with over 20 years of professional research and writing experience. Nicole started Low Income Relief after a personal experience with poverty. When her husband was medically discharged from the US Army, their family experienced tremendous financial hardship. Nicole was able to gather help from multiple community agencies and move into a nearby low income housing unit in just two weeks! Since then, Nicole has been dedicated to helping low income families in crisis. She regularly spends hundreds of hours combing through countless resources to make sure that Low Income Relief has the most comprehensive and complete resource directories on the internet today. Prior to starting Low Income Relief, Nicole worked as a novelist, journalist, ghostwriter and content creator. Her work has been featured in various print and online publications, including USA Today, eHow, Livestrong, Legal Beagle, The Daily Herald, The Chronicle and more.
Brittney Walker
Monday 25th of July 2022
Hello, has anyone seen anything available for Kalamazoo County? Looking for help with school supplies, clothing, and holiday help. Anything helps.
Greg Torres
Monday 20th of December 2021
How can I get gift cards for gifts
Isaac
Monday 17th of January 2022
The organizations in our list should be able to help you with this, but unfortunately Low Income Relief does not provide gifts, food or funds directly. You will need to contact the organizations in this list for assistance or chat with Lira! She should be able to help, https://lowincomerelief.com/chat/
Brittaney J Prasser
Sunday 19th of December 2021
Hello I am emailing you to beg for your help with our first Christmas in our own apartment. It has been such a struggle since we came here from Tn. We originally moved to Michigan on a promise from someone that we would have a place to live and a job upon arrival. When we got here we soon realized that neither job or home were as promised. We were soon on the street, my fiance got work anywhere he could until we got a hotel, and from hotel, we worked our way into our first apartment. We are very thankful but we have nothing but our clothes and tye roof over our heads. We desperately need food, and supplies for our place. We need sheets and comforter set, warm clothes (men's 32×32 and women 5 jeans) (men's large hoodies, shirts, and heavy coat)( women's medium hoodies, shirts and heavy winter coat)( men size 10 winter boots and women size 7 winter boots). We also need household items such as broom dustpan, mop, dishes, curtain and curtain rods, pillows and pillowcase. If you can help us or know someone that can, please contact us asap --------- ask for Brittaney or Cory. God bless you and merry Christmas
Isaac
Monday 17th of January 2022
The organizations in our list should be able to help you with this, but unfortunately Low Income Relief does not provide gifts, food or funds directly. You will need to contact the organizations in this list for assistance or chat with Lira! She should be able to help, https://lowincomerelief.com/chat/
Rose a Yax
Tuesday 14th of December 2021
Is there any help for Christmas in Macomb county. We're just getting over covid and we just got my significant others 2 boy threw cps. Our bills are on the verge of shut off some already there I've tried resources in my area for help with bills and such and no help yet. We got a 11 month old and a 4,11 and 12 year old boy. We don't even have a tree yet. Please help
Isaac
Monday 17th of January 2022
The organizations in our list should be able to help you with this, but unfortunately Low Income Relief does not provide gifts, food or funds directly. You will need to contact the organizations in this list for assistance or chat with Lira! She should be able to help, https://lowincomerelief.com/chat/
Thara Herkel
Monday 13th of December 2021
Hi I am a single mom of 2 girls 10 and 8 and I am on disability and I was wondering if you guys had any help in Oakland County for Christmas because I have no extra money at the moment and need as much help as I can get if possible I live in Holly mi and I would be so greatful I'f I could get help thank you
Isaac
Monday 17th of January 2022
The organizations in our list should be able to help you with this, but unfortunately Low Income Relief does not provide gifts, food or funds directly. You will need to contact the organizations in this list for assistance or chat with Lira! She should be able to help, https://lowincomerelief.com/chat/