Need FREE Christmas gifts in Tacoma, Puyallup, Spanaway or elsewhere in Pierce County, WA? We’ve found several agencies that may be able to help your family this holiday season.
We totally understand how discouraging it can be to stare down the holidays after a long, hard year. Your children deserve the best… but sometimes, life kicks you down and you just don’t have the budget for the things you want them to have.
We get it. We’ve been there. And we’ve found help.
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Get FREE Christmas Trees for Military Members!
Trees for Troops distributes free Christmas trees to enlisted military servicemembers between E-1 and E5 ranks. The trees are distributed every year through the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation.
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Some of these agencies are located outside of Pierce County (such as Seattle and Wenatchee). However, we have verified that they serve Pierce County as of this writing.
Forgotten Children’s Fund in Wenatchee, offers seasonal assistance to children of low-income families in Pierce County. With this program, children get a visit at their home from both Santa and his elves who give them gifts and a food box. For more information about the services they offer or to sign up, please contact them using the contact us icon on their website.
Joy Box Ministry in Tacoma, invites low-come families, seniors, veterans, and anyone else having a hard time to their ministry. With this ministry, those in need receive an anonymous joy box filled with five wrapped gifts and five uplifting letters to help brighten their spirit.
Northwest Church in Federal Way, offers both the Christmas Toy Outreach and the Thanksgiving Outreach for low-income families in Federal Way, NE Tacoma, and Auburn. With the Christmas Toy Outreach, children ages newborn to 14 years old receive new toys to open Christmas morning. Furthermore, the Thanksgiving Outreach offers a complete holiday dinner with turkey and all the trimmings.
Salvation Army in Tacoma, offers their Angel Tree program for underprivileged families during the holiday season. These families will receive new toys for their children, clothing, shoes, and food from donors in the community.
Shop With A Tacoma Cop in Tacoma, offers a unique experience for children of low-income families during the holiday season. Chosen children get to shop with Tacoma deputies, enjoy refreshments, gift certificates, wrapping supplies, toys, and more. Additionally, children also get to pick out gifts for their family members.
Toys for Tots enrollment begins early. Get registered to get free gifts for your kids!
Toy Rescue Mission in Tacoma, offers seasonal assistance to families currently using state services and meet their criteria. These families receive both toys and clothing through donations made by the community. Additionally, they offer birthday baskets and Easter baskets filled with toys and candy for the kids.
Enjoy a delicious holiday meal with help from these agencies.
Families Unlimited Network offers a food pantry to qualified people who need it. You might be able to get free holiday meals at the pantry.
Rainier View Christian Church provides a food bank to those who live in the 98444, 98445, 98446 and 98387 zip codes. Provide photo ID and proof of address for service.
Spanaway Food Bank provides food ingredients to make nine nutritious meals at a time.
I just want to say thank you. This list will be a big help to me and my family. Happy holidays!
I’m glad for that Zanna! We’re always happy to help 😀
-Chloe
I know im late, was hoping i could do Christmas for my grands who were placed in my home. Things are still tight, so if there’s place for toys. ( boy’s 7 & 9 ) please let me know.
Sharon,
If you have tried all the resources we have listed in your area, you could then reach out to 211.org for more resources in your area. I hope this helps.
-Riley
I think it’s great about all the help for children, but are there any help for the teenagers we have, hard times fall on them and families too if not more. would love to know anyone that helps 14-17
Tammy,
I’m not sure of each programs age restrictions. Every resource is different. If you have tried all of the resources we have listed and haven’t found any help, you could try 211.org for more resources in your area. I hope this helps.
-Riley