Sometimes, Florida families need a little help with free Christmas gifts and food. Life happens to all of us. A layoff, an illness, a recent move, a major repair or any unexpected expense can make it impossible to afford the extra gifts and food to celebrate the holiday season.
Fortunately, there are agencies that can help. We’re dedicated to helping low income families all across America get the help they need to enjoy their holidays. If you need help in a different state, you can click here to find help in your area.
Get free Christmas gifts and food in Florida!
There are some agencies that provide assistance to the majority of the state. No matter where you are located, you can reach out to your local branch for assistance.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army provides holiday meals, toys, clothing and more to low income families. If you’re going to need a little (or a lot) of help this holiday season, contact the Salvation Army right away. You can visit their website to find your local chapter.
Toys for Tots
Most areas of the US are also served by the Marine’s Toys for Tots campaign. To participate, you’ll need to visit their official website.
Get free Christmas gifts and food in your local Florida county!
You’ll find the best help in your local area. It’s usually the local food banks, Churches and Community Action agencies that provide the best assistance. In order to get the help your family needs, you’ll want to select your county from the list below.
If you don’t see your county in this list, just leave a comment on this page and let me know. I’ll forward your request to one of our researchers and we’ll get that information for you as quickly as possible.
Brevard County
If you’re a resident of Brevard County, we’ve found some helpful resources for you! Brevard County includes Palm Bay, Melbourne, Titusville, Rockledge and more. If you live in these areas, then this is the list you need to see.
Clay County
Families in Clay County, Florida, can receive gifts, food and so much more. If you live in Orange Park, Green Cove Springs or another town in Clay County, then these are the agencies that can help you this holiday season.
Duval County (Jacksonville)
When we first started this series, we processed requests by city. This quickly became unsustainable, so now we do the research by county. However, some of our older articles haven’t been updated to the new system yet.
So far, the only city we’ve researched in Duval County is Jacksonville. If you need information elsewhere in Duval County, please leave a comment below and I’ll forward that to our research team.
Of course, you can click here to see the Jacksonville list.
Escambia County
Escambia County includes Pensacola, Century and the surrounding area. In addition to helping with Christmas gifts and food, the resources on this list can also assist you with prescription purchases, utility bills, transportation and more! See our entire Escambia County Christmas list here.
Flagler County
We’ve found help in Flagler County, too! Whether you live in Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell or another nearby municipality, we’ve found resources that can help your family have a great holiday this season. Here’s our Flagler County list.
Jackson County
Marianna, Graceville, Sneads, Malone and many other towns are all part of Jackson County. If you live in this part of Florida and you’re wondering what kind of help you can get this holiday season, then you’ve come to the right place! You can find the answer to that question here.
Marion County
If you’re a resident of Marion County, we’ve found some helpful resources for you! Marion County includes Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Reddick and more. If you live in these areas, then this is the list you need to see.
Okaloosa County
We’ve found over a dozen helpful agencies in Okaloosa County! If you’re looking for a hot holiday meal or some toys for your children, here’s where you can turn for help in Okaloosa County.
Orange County
Families in Orange County, Florida, can receive gifts, food and so much more. If you live in Orlando, Apopka or another town in Orange County, then these are the agencies that can help you this holiday season.
Pasco County
From New Port Richey to Zephyrhills to Lacoochee, there are many organizations in Pasco County. If you need assistance, here’s a long list of places that can help!
Pinellas County
Pinellas County includes St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo and the surrounding area. In addition to helping with Christmas gifts and food, the resources on this list can also assist you with free clothing, bedding, shoes and more! See our entire Pinellas County Christmas list here.
Polk County
Polk County residents can get free Christmas gifts and food in Lakeland, Bartow, Lake Wales, Lehigh acres, Winter Haven and more! If you live in Polk County, Florida, and you need a little help this season, then here’s the list you’re looking for.
Volusia County
We’ve found help in Volusia County, too! Whether you live in Deltona, Daytona Beach, Port Orange or another nearby municipality, we’ve found resources that can help your family have a great holiday this season. Here’s our Volusia County list.
I love in Florida and with xmas right around the corner I need help getting my son he’ll be 3 in few weeks xmas toys!
Hi, Kristy! The best resources I can find for you are the very local ones. Can you please tell me what county you live in? As soon as I have that information, I’ll get right to work finding help for you. 🙂
Hi I’m looking for help this Christmas I can’t work I’m disabled I have two daughters an it’s hard for me to buy them gifts this year I’m from Detroit Michigan
Tamara,
Wayne County is currently on our research list so we should have an update coming soon. Thanks.
-Riley
I am looking for help with Christmas for our children…I am a stay at home mom with 4 children …my husband is a full time college student and works everyday after school but only being able to work part time we live paycheck to paycheck and by the grace of god we have my gone without but we have no way of saving money to buy Christmas …any help would be so greatly appreciated and blessful!!! Thank you ☺️
Hi, Cecelia! I’m happy to help you find some help with Christmas this year. Can you please let me know what city or county you currently reside in? 🙂
I am so sorry to have actually just seen this on my history and realized someone was out there to help my family…my apologies! We did manage to get the a couple things but we taught them this last Christmas about that’s it not about the gifts and taught them that family is really what it’s about! The help would of been so greatly appreciated and helpful lol but I think this was meant for me to see after the holiday to teach a valuable lesson that even tho they may have not had everything “they” wanted on their lists but thy were always remember it was the lesson we gave them that year 😉 and we are still living paycheck to paycheck and times are still a struggle …in all honestly I would love to be able to find a charity or a spot where they may help children with clothes …my oldest is in high school and they don’t wear uniform lol had no ideas the cost of some of the “in” clothing these days lolol…but again thank you so much for reaching out and may god bless you !!!! We are in Polk county Florida 😉
I’m looking to get help with getting food and clothes for my family and my grandsons. Who can help me out?
Hey, Melissa! What county are you in?
I’m in search of toys for my two grandsons ages 14 months old and 4 years old today. My daughter is trying her best to get a job in order to get her bills paid each month, but, the children’s dad isn’t helping enough.
Hi, Melissa! I’m happy to help with that. What county should we research for you?
Sorry it took me so long to answer you back. I live in Miami Dade County. I am also asking for christmas toys for my two grandsons and I’m disabled at the age of 49 and looking for work with no money to get to the interview. Thank you.
Melissa,
I am answering comments for Nicole today. I edited your comment to protect your privacy. Our research on Miami Dade County is nearly complete. Please keep checking in for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
I am in Pasco County Fl. Do you know where I can get utility help as well as Xmas toys?
Hi, Laurie! Everything I know about saving money on your power bills is located here. If you can’t find your company on that list, let me know and I’ll add it to Chloe’s research list. I’ve also added Pasco County to Shay’s research list and she will have that information ready for you before the programs start signing up in October. Thanks for stopping by! I hope that helps. 🙂
I’m in Put am County and there seems to be very little to nothing that I can find.
I have a 3 year old Son with special needs I could very much use some help for. And we’re low income
Hi, Kelly! I’ve added Putnam County to our research list and we’ll find any resources that are available in your area. We’ll get that information just as soon as we can.
I don’t get on the computer very much but I don’t se anything for Hernando or Pasco counties.
Hi, Dyanne! Thank you for letting me know. I’ve added Hernando County to our research list. Pasco County was already on the list and will hopefully be done soon! We are doing our best to get the entire list completed before the next holiday season, so be sure to check back in September or October for updates! 🙂
Hi I have 4childrent and I need help wit mostly everything I move out here in an emergency I have no family out here im in Tampa bay 33613 thank u so much
Hi, Lymari! I’ve added your area to our research list! We’ll see what we can find in your area. In the meantime, if you’re in an emergency situation, I highly recommend contacting your local 211 service. You can do this by calling 211, texting your zip code to 211 or visiting their website. They can help you connect with the resources in your area that can help you with your needs. 🙂
Hi,my county is not here,which is Broward county
Thanks for letting me know, Adell! I’ve added it to the research list and we’ll get that published here ASAP.
We are in Santa Rosa County in FL. Any help at all thru the holidays would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Lisa! I just added Santa Rosa County to our research list. Thanks!
-Chloe
Information for Hillsbourgh County Florida Please
Hi Gina! I just added Hillsborough County to our research list!
-Chloe
God bless you, I am looking for help with Christmas for my 4 children. 2 daughters one 17 years old and another 7 years old and a 12 year old son. I live Kissimmee Florida and OSCEOLA County, I do not see it in the previous list presented here. Thank you in advance to this matter.
Nilda,
I just added it to our list of counties to research!
-Choe
Miami or Hialeah not in the list
Hi Vivian!
I just looked and we have an article for help in Miami-Dade County! 🙂
—-> https://lowincomerelief.com/free-christmas-gifts-miami-fl/
-Chloe
Hi I live in Palm beach county and could use help with Christmas and thanksgiving
Hi Kristina,
Here is some more help that we have on our national list
—> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
I added Palm Beach County to our research list!
-Chloe
my name is robby my couisn amanda blackwell just got cousdy of her grand kids 9m girl n 5 year old boy n 8 year old girl she is on ssi an tbatz all she get a mth she needs help with christmas this year
Hi Robby,
You can scroll up and check to see if your county is listed in the article. If not, please let me know what county you live in and I’ll add it to our research list.
-Chloe
Hello am a single mom for 3 chils 4,10 and 13 years and am try to founded help for Holiday seson gift and could weather cloths I live in Orange county.
Hi Amneris,
Here is the information we found in Orange County:
https://lowincomerelief.com/free-christmas-toys-food-orange-county-fl/
-Chloe
St. Lucie county please need assistance for a 2 year old girl
Hi Renee,
St. Lucie is on our list to research.
Here’s our national article where you might find some help!
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
I dont see Columbia County on the list. I would greatly appreciate knowing where to get help this holiday season for me and my 2 young children as I’m on disability and it takes everything just to make ends meet. Thank you
Mary,
Columbia County is on our list to research. Here is our national article where you might be able to find some help in the meantime:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
I don’t see an update for broward county. I’m currently living in a hotel with my 7 year old.
Hi Mary,
Our writers are super swamped with articles right now and we’re getting them out as quickly as we can. Broward County is on the list. Meanwhile, you might be able to use some of the resources in our national article here —> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Hello i receive very low pay checks and with 3 kids i have thought them Christmas is not just about gifts but family last year and they have done their best this year , really looking for some help . I live In lake county. Thank you
Hi Jessica,
The Christmas spirit is what it’s all about! I’m sorry you’re struggling so much. I just looked and we have Lake County on our list to research.
Here is our national article where you might be able to find some help: https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
My dad has been out of work due to his back and we need help with bills. Also have three nephew too. I live in Hillsborough county do you know of any place that might be able to help us?
Brooke,
I’m sorry to hear that circumstances are tough right now. Hillsborough County is currently on our research list, we are hoping to have an update soon. In the meantime, you may find helpful information for your dad on our disability page. Also, you should check out our information for low income relief for the power bill. I hope this helps.
-Riley
I didnt see miami-dade county listed
Christina,
I’m sorry about the inconvenience, I’m having somebody look into that right now. Here is the link to Christmas Help in Miami-Dade County. I hope this helps.
-Riley
I think this is amazing that you try to help out all our families… I have a 15, 11, 6,1,and 3 months.. We could really use some help in Charlotte County Florida.. thank u for all u do. God bless.xo
Heather,
Thank you! We sure try to help! I added Charlotte County to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
I do not see my county which is Broward County please help
Cindy,
Broward County is currently on our research list. Keep checking in for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
I am interested in any resources for food and holiday help in Lake County.
Jenn,
Lake county has been requested and is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Hi, Im looking for help for xmas n food in Osceola County Florida. I did not see that county listed.
Robin,
I checked and Osceola County is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Hillsborough county ? Single mom of 3 kids. Is it to late?
Amber,
Hillsborough County is currently on our research list. Please continue checking with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Hi,
I’m in Hillsborough County, but I missed the Toys for Tots – email verification letter, so my registration did not go through. Is it too late for help elsewhere?
I have 5 kids, but my two eldest are teenagers, and can understand mom has no money.
Just looking to get my little ones something. Boy – 10 yr old, & 2 girls – ages 7 and 5
Caroline,
I’m sorry to hear that. Hillsborough County is currently on our research list. Please keep checking back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Hello I live in st Lucie County and wondering if you could help us with Christmas this year. Our Son is 3 years old and we just had a baby, our main concern is our 3 year old son. Please help us in any way. Thank You
Joy,
We are an informational website that connects families with local resources. I just checked and St. Lucie County is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. In the meantime, you could try 211.org for more resources in your area. Thanks.
-Riley
Need to find assistance for christmas for lake county florida
Faith,
I just checked, and Lake County is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
im a single mother unemployed awaiting disibility approvial for epilepsy i live in Ft myers fl and i have 3 kids i dont know where to look but i need help for christmas
Ebony,
I added this to the research list just now. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Hillsbourgh Co FL.
We got into a mva & now out of work and no transportation I’ve messaged salvation army (toys for tots isn’t accepting anymore)
Frances,
This area is currently on our research list. In the meantime, you could try 211.org for more resources in your area. I hope this helps.
-Riley
I’m in Miami Dade County with a 1year old and unable to work due to unexpected high risk pregnancy I have no funds and no way of giving my son his very first Christmas
Carmella,
This area is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Tampa fl?
Jamie,
This area is currently on our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Thank you so much for helping the community! I’m inquiring about your program because unfortunately, my better half (Jesse) lost his job a couple of months ago. His unemployment has run out. Although he has always worked as a Healthcare Director, he had to take a temporary position for the holidays working nights at the USPS warehouse in Lakeland. Its a blessing! We are struggling! He starts orientation tomorrow, but his first check will not be in, in time for the holidays. He’s actively searching for a FT position. I am disabled and have been waiting on my Social Security to be approved, it’s a long process. I became disabled 3 years ago, I also worked in Healthcare as a Director of Human Resources prior to this. We have depleted our savings, all that we had just trying to keep our head above water. Thankfully we have been blessed, our mortgage company has been working with us. We have faith that we can make it through this! Our eldest, birthday was 2 weeks ago. We couldn’t afford to give him a present. It was hard, especially because he is doing so well in school. So we are worried about Christmas. Although we teach them that who’s around the tree is more important then whats under the tree, kids are kids… Christmas is big for them. I hope there is something your program can do to bring a little Christmas cheer to our home. We live in Lake county and I didn’t see them posted. The toys for tots list closed the last week of November and I didn’t make it in time! Do you know of any other resources? Our little ones are 13, 6 and 3. Also, we could really use help with toiletries and utilities! Thank you and God Bless!
Marielyn,
I checked and Lake county is currently on our research list. In the meantime you could try 211.org for more resources. Also, here is the link to our utilities series. If you don’t see your company listed, let me know so I can add it to the research list. I hope this helps.
-Riley
My county is Nassau county Florida I live in yulee FL my County is not listed
Anita,
I just added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Hello, I’m not seeing any assistance for Lake County… I’m a single mom of 3 wonderful kids that could really appreciate some help with Christmas this year. I know it’s last minute, but I thought I would have been able to make something happen. Please help…
Jennifer,
Lake County is currently on our research list. In the meantime, you could try 211.org for more resources in your area. I hope this helps.
-Riley
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