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!
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Nicole Thelin
Have too much month at the end of your money? Me too - and that's how Low Income Relief got started. I have over 20 years of professional research and writing experience. Over the years, I've worked as a novelist, journalist, ghostwriter and content creator. My work has been featured in various print and online publications, including USA Today, eHow.com, Livestrong.com, Legal Beagle, The Daily Herald (Provo, Utah), The Chronicle (Centralia, WA) and others. At Low Income Relief, I use my professional research and reporting experience to help low income families save money and make ends meet. It's been my full-time job since 2016, and it's truly an honor to serve you.
Shelby L Beaulieu
Friday 24th of December 2021
Need help single mother of 2
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/
Julie Baker
Tuesday 30th of November 2021
What about in Kern County?
Isaac
Thursday 9th of December 2021
Thanks for letting me know! I’ll get that added to our research list and we’ll get that information added as soon as we can.
Anitilose Tafisi
Friday 11th of December 2020
Hi do you have resources for Alameda county (Oakland)?
Hannah Benge
Sunday 20th of December 2020
We have everything on the list that we have so far. I will add this to the research list. In the meantime, you can here https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/ -Hannah
Jennifer Terry
Wednesday 25th of December 2019
hi my name is Jennifer I live in Riverside county Beaumont California and I'm in a motor home with my fiance my dog or out on a piece of property 19 acres there's no power to this property no water will usually do fine and can take care of it cuz we work but our boss decided that he's going to Mexico for Christmas at the last minute and so now there's no work we weren't able to prepare for this cuz we didn't have no notice we have no power we do have a generator no gas there is a propane heater at Walmart for $38 I would so love to have it cuz we have no heating and we absolutely have no food no food at all it's Christmas day and it's short notice but if anybody can help with anything oh my God so need food and stuff and something to be warm my deepest and most humble gratitude to anybody that can help me I do have a PayPal account or if anybody could bring anything here oh God we don't care we don't care just please I know it's Christmas day but we didn't expect this either can somebody please help us please if you find it in your heart you can do that please thank you Merry Christmas and God bless everyone
Riley Thomson
Monday 30th of December 2019
Jennifer, Low Income Relief does not help our readers directly. We connect families with local resources. I'm so sorry things are so rough. You could also try 211.org for more resources near you. I hope this helps. -Riley
Billie
Thursday 5th of December 2019
Merced county
Riley Thomson
Friday 6th of December 2019
Billie, This is currently on our research list. Thanks. -Riley