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. We found agencies that could help with free Christmas gifts and food in North Carolina. Please click here to get Christmas help across the US!
Get Christmas gifts and food in North Carolina!
National agencies can help you get free Christmas gifts and food in North Carolina. These agencies operate nationally, but they offer local branches around the country. You can visit your local branch to find help with free Christmas gifts and food.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army might be able to help you with free Christmas gifts and food in North Carolina. By using the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, you can find help that will allow your children to have a better Christmas filled with gifts and exciting new things. The program may even allow you to choose what your children get by giving them a chance to compile a wishlist they can then use for the Angel Tree.
Toys for Tots
The U.S. Marines have the Toys for Tots to give back to communities. If you want help with free Christmas toys for your kids, you might be able to get it through Toys for Tots. Low-income families can apply for the program and, if qualified, can get toys that are geared toward your child’s age and gender.
Get free Christmas gifts and food in North Carolina in your county!
Counties often offer help to low-income families who are in need during the holiday season. You might be able to find help in your county. If you use county resources, you could get free Christmas gifts and food in North Carolina.
If you don’t see your county on the list, don’t worry! Just let us know in a comment below and we’ll add it to our list for research.
Charlotte
If you need help in the Charlotte area, you might be able to get free Christmas gifts and food. There are many programs that could help you. Depending on your needs, you might be able to have a Christmas that is fully furnished by different agencies and organizations.
Cumberland County
Residents in the Fayetteville, Hope Mills and Fort Bragg area might be able to get help with their Christmas needs. You can get free Christmas gifts and food in North Carolina when you apply and are approved for help through agencies in Cumberland County.
Guilford County
Do you live in Greensboro, Stokesdale, Jamestown or Whitsett? You could get help as a Guilford County resident! Programs from food banks, missions and other organizations could help you make your Christmas better. You might also be able to qualify for help if you live in Oak Ridge or Summerfield!
Lenoir
Even though Lenoir is a small county, you might still be able to get help with free gifts and food. Residents of Pink Hill, La Grange and Kinston can get help with Christmas needs. Despite the small size, Lenoir County has resources you can use to get help!
McDowell County
Residents of McDowell County who live in Marion, Old Fort and West Marion can get help with Christmas gifts and toys in North Carolina. If you apply for and are approved for programs through various agencies in the county, you could get free food and toys to make your Christmas special! The county also offers many different Christmas and holiday-themed dinners you can go to for free!
Sanford
Do you live in Sanford? You could get help with free gifts, toys and food during the Christmas season! Use the resources we found right here to help you and your children have a better Christmas!
Wake County
Wake county holds Raleigh, Garner and Holly Springs. If you live in any of these towns, you might be able to get help with your Christmas gifts and food! There are many resources that can help you make Christmas better while also giving you a chance to enjoy different opportunities in the county.
03/17/2018
Hi there i came across your site and I love what you are doing. Thank you Winston Salem, NC / Forsyth
Thanks, Donna! I’ve added that area to my research list. Have a great day! 🙂
Hello… PLEASE add Caldwell County…. seems like everyone is low income and struggling super hard. I know me and my family are. Do One even have a car either.
Hi Ina,
Here is our article on Lenoir, it includes resources for Caldwell County:
https://lowincomerelief.com/free-christmas-gifts-food-lenoir-nc/
-Chloe
Greensboro, NC christmas help and the discounts with EBT we are in guilford county
I’ve put it on the research list! Shay still has a few hundred counties to research but she should have that information for you by August. Most programs don’t begin sign-ups until September or October. 🙂
I live in Robeson Co. Lumberton N.C. As the holidays approach I find myself in a pickle. My husband has been out of work for quite some time with workmans comp. And they have yet to pay him. We have a lawyer working on his case but it is a slow process. We would appreciate any help we can get. Thanks
Rosemarie,
I just added Robeson County, meanwhile you can check out these resources:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
I live in Guilford county and just lost my job so I need all the help I can get with Christmas and finances. If anybody knows of anyone who could help please email me information thank you
Michelle,
I’m sorry to hear about your job. Did you click on our link for Christmas Resources in Guilford County? I hope this helps.
-Riley
Hampstead/ wilimington christmas help and also discounted things to do. I have a little one and dont know many places that I can afford to bring her
Hi, Darrian! I’ve added that to our research list. In the meantime, you can find some great places you can take your little one. If you have an EBT card, you can click here to see a list of places with free/cheap admission. You can also get free museum passes with some library cards!
I live in new Hanover county. Dss is trying to ttell me and my wife that we are not allow to be at the house with the kids because her and her Supervisor had a meeting last night. Please help
Hi Sam! I’m so sorry to hear that and I’ll be passing that information along to Nicole. Here’s some information we have on CPS, but I would definitely suggest contacting a lawyer!
https://lowincomerelief.com/5-biggest-mistakes-cps/
-Chloe
I live in Henderson, NC which is Vance County and I’m a single mom on disability. I would love some help when the holidays approach.
Hi, Shannon! I’ve added that to our research list. We’re doing everything we can to cover all the requests before the holiday season starts. Hopefully we’ll have that information ready soon! 🙂
Thank you for this! I’d love to know more about Onslow county NC
You’re so welcome! I’ve added that to our research list and we’ll find that information for you as soon as we can.
I don’t see any help for onslow county,nc
Thanks for letting me know, Ann! I’ve added that to the research list.
I’m interested in the help for Christmas and more stuff I can do with my EBT in Brunswick county
Hi, Samantha! I’ve added Brunswick County to our Christmas research list and I’ve made a note about it in our EBT list, too. We re-research the EBT freebies articles every single month to find updates, so hopefully we’ll find more in your area soon. 🙂
Hi. Although the city I live in is not on any of the lists( Washington, NC) , your blogs are still helpful as far as my state goes. I really appreciate it. Thanks.
Hi Paula, I just looked and your city is on our research list! We’re always happy to help 😀
-Chloe
Goldsboro North Carolina wayne county
Hey Ashley,
I just added Wayne County, NC to our research list 🙂
-Chloe
Rutherford co, nc is not on this list..
Is there anything thst can help the low income and elderly at holiday time??
Hi Tammy! I just added Rutherford County to our research list!
-Chloe
Camden nc help please. Grocery help for holiday meals
Rhonda,
I just added Camden County to our research list 🙂
-Chloe
Wayne County
Fremont North Carolina
Hi Denise!
I just checked and Wayne County is on our list to research! 🙂
-Chloe
Christmas help Clinton NC
Hi Andrea,
I just added Sampson County to our research list!
You might be able to find some help through our national resource list –> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Spruce pine, nc (mitchell county)
Hi Margaret,
I just added Mitchell County to our research list.
Here is some national information you might find useful while searching for free Christmas gifts:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
I’m on a very small SS Disability income. I did not see Iredell Co on there in NC. My daughter and 2 grandkids live with me. Use all the help I can get!!! Thank you
Hi Jackie!
I just added Iredell County to our research list!
Meanwhile, you might be able to find some help here –> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
I also am linking to our article on help for those who are on disability in hopes that you might find some of the things we’ve found helpful:
https://lowincomerelief.com/tag/help-for-disabled/
-Chloe
Richmond County, NC/ Rockingham
Hi Megan,
I just added Richmond County to our list so we can research it.
Here is some information you might find useful with national resources:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Hi this is a great website Thank you for all this info. I am raising 4 grandchildren on my own. My husband passed away a few months ago and it has proven to be harder then i imagined. After Hurricane Florence it is going to be much harder then before with Christmas coming. I am in Four Oaks NC Johnston county
Hi Susan,
I’m so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I can’t imagine what you’re going through especially with the recent hurricane. I’ve added Johnston County to our research list. I’m also adding this link with information on home repair in North Carolina:
https://lowincomerelief.com/nc-home-repair/
-Chloe
Love that your trying to help FAMILY’S !! Just wondering if any help in Lincoln county NC… Thank you..
Hi Karen,
I just added Lincoln County to our research list. Meanwhile, you might be able to find some help here with our North Carolina article:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
and also our national Christmas article:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
what about rockingham co
Hi Sonja,
I’m adding your county to our research list!
Here is our article with information that might work nationally:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Can you please provide some info for alamance county nc?
Angie,
I just added it to our research list. We found some resources that work nationally, you might be able to use them in the meantime. Here’s that article—> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
We live in Surry Co. Mt. Airy, NC and I didn’t see it on the list
Hi Shawna,
I just added that to our research list 🙂
Here is our national article that has some resources you might be able to use:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Add Gaston county please
Hi Susan,
Gaston County is on our research list. Here is our national article that has many resources you could use to find help:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Didn’t see Davidson county nc on the list for Christmas assistance. Thank you, Ronda Spicer
Hi Ronda,
I just added Davidson County to our research list.
Here is our national article that might have some help for you:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Nothing in Moore County NC. Can they be added to the list?
Hi Tina,
I just added it to our research list 🙂
Here is our national article, you might be able to get some help here:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Henderson county North Carolina is not on the list
Hi Ronda,
I put that on our list to research just now 🙂
Here is what we’ve found nationally:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
Here are all the NC resources we have as of now:
https://lowincomerelief.com/north-carolina/
-Chloe
I am looking every where with absolutely no luck for a better Christmas for my kids. I don’t see a list for New Bern, NC or Craven County. Please HELP…
Desiree,
I’m so sorry you haven’t had any luck so far. I’ve added Craven County to our research list. Please check back soon for updates. Thank you for commenting.
I live in vance county… Henderson nc and we are not on a list pls help me a mother of 4 and working part time ….
Ashley,
Vance County has been added to our research list. We should have an update soon so be sure to check back. Thanks!
-Riley
Wayne county is not on the list can it be added please.. Thank you
Courtney,
Wayne county is on our research list. Updates should be coming soon. Thanks.
Riley
Pender County. We got hit really hard by Florence and had a tree fall on our house. I’m in serious need for help. I have 3 children. Two girls and one boy all under 7 years old.
April,
Wow! I’m so sorry to hear about your house. Have you checked out our link for Home Repair Grants? Pender County is on our research list. Check back soon for updates. I hope this helps. Thanks and best of luck!
Riley
Davie county nc
Donna,
I added Davie County, NC to our research list. Thanks!
-Riley
Could you please search Burke County? Thank you for the info!
Lillian,
I added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Hi! I have 2 children in Henderson County and just recently lost my job. Salvation Army isnt taking applications anymore! Please help
Erin,
I checked and this is currently on the research list. In the meantime, you could check 211.org for more resources in your area. I hope this helps.
-Riley
I’m a cancer patient who also has stomach issues and a feeding tube I’m unable to work,drive or even clean my own home my husband is working as much as he can to make ends meet and keep the lights on there won’t be a Christmas this yr never mind a dinner no where to turn because he has a job they say even though his check is 100% bills no will help. Just want Christmas to be special because I never know when it’s going to be my last Smithfield/nc
Dee,
I added this to our Christmas research list. You could also check here for information on how to save on your utilities. If you don’t see your area listed, let me know and I will add it to the research list also. I hope this helps.
-Riley