Low income families in California can get free Christmas gifts and meals from local agencies! Here at Low Income Relief, 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.
We are committed to helping low income families across the United States get the help they need to enjoy their holidays. If you need help in a different state, please click here to get Christmas help across the US!
Get free Christmas gifts and food in California!
No matter where you’re located in this state, there are some agencies that can help you. These agencies may have local branches but they are present throughout the state.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is one of the most helpful resources we’ve found for Christmas assistance. They provide holiday meals, toys and clothing to low income families. They also have a specific ministry for the families of prisoners. Please visit their website to look for your local Salvation Army chapter. Don’t delay – some of these agencies start registering as early as October.
Toys for Tots
The Marine’s Toys for Tots campaign serves most of the United States. When you visit their official website, you’ll be prompted to enter your state and select your local area. They register early and fill up fast, so don’t hesitate!
Get free Christmas gifts and food in your local California county!
Some of the best and most helpful organizations are local Churches, food banks, missions, and other organizations. In order to ensure that you get the help you need, be sure to select your local county from the list below. Just click the link at the end of each county description in order to see the resources in your area.
If you don’t see your county in the list, please leave a comment on this page and let me know. I’ll add it to our research list and one of our writers will get that information published as soon as they can.
Contra Costa County
We’ve found resources throughout Contra Costa County, California! Whether you live in Concord, Richmond, Antioch, San Ramon or another area in Benton County, this list contains resources that can help your family this holiday season.
Fresno County
If you live in Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, Reedley or another area of Fresno County, we’ve found agencies that can help you this holiday season! Here’s our Fresno County list.
Humboldt County
Residents of Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna, Rio Dell and other towns in Humboldt County can get free Christmas gifts and food from several local agencies. In order to see what we’ve found in your area, check out this list!
Kings County
We’ve found free Christmas gifts and food for residents of Hanford, Corcoran, Lemoore and other residents of Kings County, California. If you live in this area and need a little help this holiday season, this post can help you find the help you need.
Lassen County
If you live in Susanville or elsewhere in Lassen County, we’ve found help for your family this holiday season! Here’s our full list of Lassen County resources.
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County has a ton of Christmas resources! Since this is the most densely populated county in America, it’s no surprise that we were able to find so much help in this area. Click over to our LA County post to see everything we’ve found!
Mendocino County
Mendocino County includes Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Willits, Point Arena and more! If you live in any of these areas, here’s a list of agencies that can provide free Christmas gifts and food to your family this holiday season.
Monterey County
There are many cities in Monterey County, including Salinas, Seaside, Monterey, Soledad, Marina, Greenfield and more. If you call Monterey County home, then we’ve found holiday help in your area. Here’s our full list of Monterey County Christmas resources.
Orange County
Orange County is an incredible place with tons of holiday resources for low income families! If you live anywhere in this county, you can click here to see what’s available to you.
Placer County
We’ve found resources throughout Placer County, California! Whether you live in Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn or another area in Benton County, this list contains resources that can help your family this holiday season.
Riverside County
If you live in Riverside, Moreno County, Corona, Murrieta, Temecula or another area of Fresno County, we’ve found agencies that can help you this holiday season! Here’s our Riverside County list.
Sacramento County
Residents of Sacramento, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Folsom and other towns in Sacramento County can get free Christmas gifts and food from several local agencies. In order to see what we’ve found in your area, check out this list!
San Bernadino County
Doreen has compiled a list of agencies in San Bernadino County, California! This list includes agencies that can provide free Christmas gifts and food. We’ve also found agencies that host free holiday parties, school supplies, clothing, books and so much more. Get the details in our San Bernadino County list!
San Diego (City and County)
Whether you live in the city or county of San Diego County, we’ve found resources that can help! In addition to help with free Christmas gifts and food, some of these agencies also assist with clothing, diapers, car seats, gas cards, and Christmas trees! Here’s the full list of resources we found in San Diego County.
San Fernando Valley
The San Fernando Valley includes portions of the city of Los Angeles, as well as Burbank, Glendale, Hidden Hills, Calabasas, San Fernando and Universal City. This area has many resources for low income families who need help with free Christmas gifts and food!
San Francisco County
San Francisco County features many agencies that will assist low income residents with their holiday needs. In addition to holiday needs, some of the agencies on this list also provide school supplies, clothing, shoes, transit passes, gift cards, books and more. Here’s the full list of San Francisco County CA Christmas resources.
San Joaquin County
There are many cities in San Joaquin County, including Stockton, Tracey, Manteca, Lodi and more. If you call San Joaquin County home, then we’ve found holiday help in your area. Here’s our full list of Christmas assistance in San Joaquin County.
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County has some truly incredible programs for low income residents. This list features agencies that provide free Christmas assistance but you’ll also find that some of these agencies offer other supportive services as well. If you’re looking for help in San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara or another nearby area, this is the list you need to see.
Stansilaus County
From Christmas dinners to toys to light up your child’s face on Christmas Day, there are many resources in Stanislaus County that will help you make the holidays special. If you need help in Modesto, Turlock, Ceres or another nearby area, then this is your list!
I dont see my city and county.
Hey, Maria! What’s your city/county? If you let me know, I can get that over to the research team immediately. Thanks! 🙂
No Tulare County for free food basket?
Hey Teicia,
I am adding Tulare County to our research list. Here is the national article that has a lot of resources you might be able to use:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Ventura county
Nicole,
I added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Hi I live in Fulton,Ms Itawamba County. I have 5 kids and 1 grandson. And I’m really struggling this year. I know it’s last minute but I just found out about this site today. If possible please help. If it’s to late I understand.
Dawnette,
I am managing comments for Nicole today. I went ahead and added Itawamba County to our research list. Hopefully we will have it updated for next year! Thanks.
-Riley
you dont have san diego county
Hi, Elizabeth! I just checked with our research team and they said the San Diego county information is included in the San Diego city article, so you can click here for that information. 🙂
My neighbor just expressed her need this morning. It’s so late in the season and I’ve already reached my financial limit. Is there any programs out there that still might be able to help her provide gifts for her 2 girls? Please help.
Hi, Jennifer! Unfortunately, all the programs we’ve found so far are already listed here. We’re actively researching new areas (we have over 200 on our research queue that we still need to investigate). If you let me know what county to look in, I’ll add it to our research list so we’ll be more prepared for next year. Sorry we can’t be more help! 🙁
I know it’s past Christmas but I was wondering for future reference if you can research for San francisco county? TIA!
Hey, Jessica! Here’s that article for you: https://lowincomerelief.com/get-free-christmas-gifts-food-san-francisco-county-ca/
I live in Butte county
Hi, Heather! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll get that information for you as soon as we can. 🙂
I live in Orange County California I know that there are a lot of programs out here to help the homeless or low income, I have been out here 3 years but still haven’t been able to find out where to get Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners if you can’t afford to do it yourself
Hi, Lealea! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll get that information published here before the programs start signing up this fall. 🙂
What about Yuba and Sutter counties
Hi, Krissy! We’ve added that to our research list. Thanks!
Yuba county I’m Lisa Houk
Hi Lisa!
I see that we have Yuba County on our research list. I know Yuba and Sutter sometimes team up together and share resources so I also made sure Sutter was on there too. We’ll be researching it in the coming weeks. 🙂
-Chloe
hello, I live in the San Gabriel Valley, is tjete any help in the area? Thank you.
Hi, Marla! One of our writers is working on gathering that information right now, so check back in a week or so. We should have all that information available by then.
HELLO! I’M LOOKING FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY…
SINGLE MOM-LOW INCOME-3 BOY’S…
THANK YOU!
Hey Rachelle,
I see that Los Angeles County is on our list of places to research! Keep an eye out! 🙂
-Chloe
I don’t see my county either. I live in tuolumne county
Hi Sandra,
I just added that to our list to research. You might be able to find some resources using our national article right here: — > https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Hello! Do you have any resources for El Dorado County, California? Thanks so much for gathering and sharing all this info!
Hi Juliana,
I just added El Dorado County to our research list! Here is our national article that might be able to help you out some:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
Here are all the resources we’ve found throughout California:
https://lowincomerelief.com/california/
-Chloe
You have anything for Marin County or Sonoma county?
Hey Allyson,
I just added those two counties to our research list.
Here is some information with national resources you might be able to use:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
How come i don’t see Oakland ca Alameda county on here
Hi Jessica,
You don’t see it because we haven’t researched it yet. It’s on our list, though, so our researchers will be looking for information on your area soon!
Meanwhile, you might be able to find some help here –> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
Here is what we’ve found in California so far:
https://lowincomerelief.com/california/
-Chloe
You don’t have anything for Shasta or Tehama County? Thank u
Sherri,
I added both of those areas to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
I don’t see kern country/Bakersfield metro area could you please add it. God bless y’all
Whiterabbit,
I checked and this area is currently on our research list. Keep checking for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Hey there I didn’t see sonoma county on the list or the city of Santa Rosa . You guys are amazing for doing what you’re doing though!!!
Tirin,
Sonoma County is currently on our research list. Please check back for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Please include Stanislaus county.
Catherine,
Here is everything we have for Christmas resources in Stanislaus County. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Mariposa California
Stephanie,
I added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
hi Im looking for something in Solano county
Dawn,
I just added this to the research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Merced county i dont see it
Magaly,
I just added this to our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Is there any Christmas relief programs in Kern county?
Ash,
Kern County is currently on our research list. In the meantime, you could try 211.org for more resources. I hope this helps.
-Riley
I don’t see the imperial valley county
Karen,
I added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
I meed help with food in santa maria ca, I have 3 kids and we don’t have food. We were to late for tous for tots, but we can bypass toys, they just really need food first, and clothes second. I lost my job and have no family here.
Jodee,
This area is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley