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. Fortunately, there are agencies that can help!
Get Christmas help across the US! Click here!
Although we’ve written about the five primary agencies that assist with Christmas across the United States, there are countless smaller, local agencies that also assist with this desperate need. Some offer free gifts, while others offer free holiday meals.
If you don’t see your city/county listed below, leave us a comment and let us know!
There are many people and organizations working to provide free Christmas gifts in Kentucky. These agencies operate on a local level and can only be found by investigating what exists in your local community. We’re doing that research for you, one county at a time!
If you don’t see your county on this list, please leave a comment and let me know. This series is written entirely by reader request so we don’t start working on a new area until we receive a request for it.
Here’s what we’ve researched so far:
Green County
Greensburg, Summersville and a few small communities can be found in Green County. If you live in this area, you can visit this list to see what we’ve found for you this holiday season.
Harlan County
In addition to the usual list of free Christmas gifts and food, we’ve also found some free Christmas activities for families in Harlan County! Be sure to warm up with some free cocoa and candy canes at Harlan County’s free light display – and check out this list for free Christmas gift distributors in your area.
Kenton County
If you live in Covington, Independence, Erlanger, Edgewood, Elsemere, Fort Mitchell or another area, then you can find help for your holidays on this list!
Lexington County
Need holiday help in Lexington? You’re not alone! We’ve received many requests for help in this area, so we’ve created a handy list. You can find it here.
Logan County
Residents of Russellville, Auburn, Adairville and other nearby areas can receive assistance from these Logan County resources! These agencies can assist you with free Christmas gifts, food and more!
Perry County
Hazard, Vicco, Buckhorn and their neighboring cities may be served by these Perry County holiday resources.
Wayne County
If you’re a Wayne County resident who needs a little help this holiday season, then you’ve come to the right place! Here’s a list of Wayne County agencies that can help you.
Jennifer Steier
Need help getting Christmas for my kids. Can’t find it anywhere.
Nicole
I’m sorry, Jennifer! We received many more requests than expected but we’re trying to prepare for next holiday season. If you let me know what county you’re located in, I’ll be sure to have that information ready for you.
Crystal
I am trying to find info for Breathitt County
Riley Thomson
Crystal,
I added this to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Jessica
Yea they haven’t put any dates or times on here, I have been searching for help also.(Harlan County) It would help knowing! Thank you
Riley Thomson
Jessica,
Here is the link for Harlan County. You’ll have to follow the links there for more information on each resource. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Katina Smith
I live in McCreary county KY I don’t see anything but I def would love some help my husband is disabled from cancer & we have 2 of the 4 girls stilk at home thank u
Riley Thomson
Katina,
I just checked and this area is currently on our research list. Please keep checking back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
ELICIA Mount
None for Mayfield ky already stressing out
Riley Thomson
Elicia,
I just added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Michelle
Help for Christmas in Whitley County KY please
Riley Thomson
Michelle,
I went ahead and put this on the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Janet Webb
No. Salvation Army near, no toys for tots. No ups. Im heartbroken. I fell into a state of depression two years ago when my dad died and this year I wanted to show my kids that I’m back to my old self and everything was going to be okay. I got diagnosed with graves disease from hyperthyroidism. But my case is severe. Hands trembling, heart races. I feel like such a failure.
Riley Thomson
Janet,
I’m so sorry to hear this! You are not a failure. Your kids will appreciate quality time with you more than anything. Make memories, start new traditions! Family is about time, not gifts. You could also try 211.org for more resources in your area. Good luck! Remember, you are enough!
-Riley
Mary whittley
Im in Owensboro ky any help
Nicole
I’ve added that to our research list! It might be a few months before the information is ready (we have 200+ outstanding Christmas requests) but we’re doing our best to get them completed as soon as possible.
Christina
Im in kenton co.
Nicole
Thank you for letting me know, Christina! I’ve added your area to our research list and we’ll get that information for you as soon as we can.
Kristie Blevins
I really need to find some help for Christmas in Floyd Co Ky.
Thank you
Nicole
Hi, Kristie! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll get that information for you just as soon as we can! 🙂
Jennifer Garren
Middlesboro / Bell KY was not on list and I need help with Christmas. I’m raising my sisters four kids. Thank you
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Jennifer! That’s so wonderful that you’re able to help those children. I’ve added Bell County to our research list and we’ll get that information published as soon as we can.
Brittany Bond
I really need help with food and gifts for my kids. I was just recently diagnosed with cancer and I have type 1 diabetes and blood clots in my lungs. I live in Bourbon County ky if you know how I can get help please let me know. Thanks in advance.
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Brittany! I am so sorry you are experiencing so many health challenges. I’ve added your area to our research list and we’ll find help for you as soon as we can.
Lois Taylor
Louisville ky pls TIA ☝
Nicole Thelin
Thanks, Lois! I’ve added that to our research list. 🙂
Gail
What about Paris,KY? My grandkids miss sign up last yr. plz help
Riley Thomson
Gail,
This is currently on our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Ellen Damron
I’m from Johnson County really need help this year
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Ellen, I just added Johnson County to our list so we can research it for you!
-Chloe
Anitra Lee
Knott County wasn’t on the list !! Lost my only child and need help with Christmas gifts for his kids !! Thank you so much
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Anitra,
Our researchers are doing their best to get all of the information we can find!
I did just add Knott County to their list!
You might be able to find some information to help on our national list
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Dawn Christian
Dont need help, but Hopkins Co.,ky.. Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, Landons Hope.
Chloe Skupnick
Thank you for that information Dawn!
I’ll be sure to pass this along for when we’re working on the Hopkins County article 🙂
-Chloe
Doris
Russell Co Ky isn’t on the list
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Doris,
Our writers are doing their BEST right now to get all kinds of counties added to our lists. I’ve just added Russell County to their research list so they can begin looking for resources there!
-Chloe
Dawn miller
Need help in Meade county on food we have the angel tree haven’t seen anything a out food
Riley Thomson
Dawn,
I added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Wanda
Need help in Jessamine County
Chloe Skupnick
Wanda,
I checked and we haven’t written anything yet in Jessamine County, but I did just add it to our research list.
We’ve compiled a list of national resources you might be able to find help with right here, though:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Gwen cart
My mom is on a fixed income and she is raising 2of her great grandchildren so she doesn’t have much money left after she pays her bills I would love to see her give the kids a better Christmas thank you
Chloe Skupnick
Gwen,
If you scroll to the bottom of the article, you can see if your mom’s county is listed yet. If not, let us know and we’ll add it.
Here is the national Christmas resources article:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
And here is some information that we’ve found for Kentucky:
https://lowincomerelief.com/category/kentucky/
-Chloe
Michelle Fitts
Hi I’m in desperate need of help in Elizabethtown Kentucky please
Riley Thomson
Michelle,
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
Brandy Long
Need help in Rockcastle County?
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Brandy,
I added Rockcastle County 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
Donna Gibson
Need help in Clay County,Kentucky
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Donna,
I’m adding Clay County to our research list.
Here’s our national Christmas article:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
and here’s some more help in Kentucky:
https://lowincomerelief.com/category/kentucky/
-Chloe
Tina Blackburn
What about Pike County? There’s many many people here that need help including myself! In a single mother or may as well to be anyway as my kids father can’t find a job an even if he did he don’t have a licenses to get there!
Riley Thomson
Tina,
I’m so sorry for what you are going through. I double checked, and Pike County is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Rosie Pine
I need help for my daughers im in powell county
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Rosie,
I just checked and Powell County is on our research list.
Here is the information we’ve found on Kentucky so far:
—> https://lowincomerelief.com/category/kentucky/
Here is our national Christmas article that might help:
—> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Marcia
Christmas help in Lawrenceburg ky
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Marcia,
I’m adding that to our list to research. You can find more information on national help here : https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Lisa Chilton
It would be great if Christian. County Ky Hopkinsville was on the list I my fiance are both disabled I get 750 a month Ssi an he gets 136 a month VA (10%) disability we are having a really hard time with getting just our utilities turned on at the house we just had to move we will will not be able to have Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner if we don’t find someone to help us with food . I have COPD an only have 27% use of my lungs an he has a lot of health problems an can’t work due to injuries when he was in the army . I’m 52 an he is 53 if ya could help us or tell us where to get some help it would be greatly appreciated .thank ya so much an god bless
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Lisa,
I’m so sorry to hear you’re struggling 🙁
I am adding Christian County to our list to research. You might be able to use the state information in this article or check out national information here
-> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
If you’re hoping for food, I would definitely check with a local food bank or even a church to find out if they do any holiday meal donations 🙂
-Chloe
Kathy Neeley
Hello could you see where to look at for Pulaski County? Please and thank you..
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Kathy,
I just added Pulaski County to our research list. Here is some other helpful information for Kentucky:
https://lowincomerelief.com/kentucky/
And here is our national Christmas article:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Helen from Fayette county
Hi there I was trying to find out some information about how to sign my neices and nephews up for Christmas help one of my neices is 23 but she is special needs and has the mind of a child due to her seziure disorder and cebral pasley my other neice is 9 and my nephew is one and my other is 7 my sisters and I all had to move in together to take care of our mother there is 7 adults and three kids in our house my sister is disabled due to illness that makes it hard for her to walk and my sister lost her job when the center shut down I’m the only one who is working at the moment and really could use help with food and present and if anyone knows anything about Thanksgiving basket we need info on that as well
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Helen,
That sounds like a tough situation, I’m really sorry you’re struggling. I am adding Fayette County to our research list. You might be able to find some help using our national Christmas resource article here:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Linda
I have three kids and I need a little help with Christmas gift
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Linda,
You can select your county from the article. If it’s not there, let us know and we’ll add it to our research list.
You might also be able to find help using our national article:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Misty Fields
I’m a grandmother of 4 beautiful grand babies. I work hard everyday and barely make enough money to pay my bills. I struggle from pay check to pay check, I would love to be able to get my grandchildren gifts this year. My grandchildren don’t live with me but was wondering if you all help grandparents? Thank you and god bless from Cromwell Ky.
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Misty,
We are just a research service that finds resources you might be able to use in your community. I’ve added your area to our research list. Meanwhile, you might be able to find help using our national resources article:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
Chasity Castro
Nicholas county, Ky
Chloe Skupnick
Hey Chasity,
I just added Nicholas County to our research list!
Here is our national article filled with information you might be able to use around the country:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
-Chloe
janet
need help gor a family i need in shepherdsville ky. they need a thanksgiving and christmas food baskets, help with rent, lge, water. food. what can i do to get help for this family
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Janet,
I put that area on our research list. Here are some national resources you might be able to use also:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
Here is everything we’ve found in Kentucky so far, that might be able to help the family too:
https://lowincomerelief.com/kentucky/
-Chloe
Rikki
Looking for help for Christmas for my kids in Grant County Dry Ridge Kentucky. With food and Christmas presents please and thank you
Chloe Skupnick
Hi Rikki,
I just put Grant County on our research list. This —> https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/ is our national article, you might find some helpful resources there!
Here are some other Kentucky resources we’ve found too:
https://lowincomerelief.com/kentucky/
-Chloe
Melanie S Monroe
Hi, I’m raising 2 grandchildren on disability income. Not much left after paying bills and groceries. Please help!
Thanks ,
Melanie
Riley Thomson
Melanie,
First of all, you are so wonderful to be raising your grandchildren! I’m so sorry that money is so tight. We have several articles that may be of interest to you. You could check into applying for food stamps to help with groceries. Or these are some tips to help save on groceries. Here is a link to free museum days so you can spend quality time with your grandchildren. I really hope this helps!
-Riley
Shawna
I’m looking for help if possible in Shelby County, Shelbyville/ Simpsonville Ky.
Thank you for all you do.
Riley Thomson
Shawna,
Thank you for reaching out! I added Shelby County to our research list, we should have an update soon. I hope this helps!
Riley
Angalec "Nicki" Johnson
My name is Angalec Johnson and I live in Carlisle County, KY. I have 7 children, 5 in the home, one of whom is autistic. I am a single mother trying to do it all on my own. My older children understand that money is tight around here, i think not being able to provide a good Christmas bothers me more than them. But my little ones don’t care that momma has no money, Santa’s bringing their gifts. I have only been able to locate one program in my area. It’s through the school, but they only give clothing. I am very grateful for their assistance, but my babies are expecting toys on Christmas morning. Any help that you could offer would be great. Thank you, Nicki
Riley Thomson
Angalec,
I also have a son who is autistic, so I can appreciate how amazing you are! I’m sorry that things are so tight, I know that the holidays can add a lot of stress and pressure. I went ahead and added Carlisle County to our research list. We should have an update for you soon so keep checking in with us. In the mean time, we may have some national resources that may be of help. Best of luck! I hope this helps.
-Riley
Joe
Please add Marshall county
Riley Thomson
Joe,
It has been added! Thanks!
-Riley
Kesiah
I didn’t see Pulaski county on your list.
Riley Thomson
Kesiah,
Pulaski County is currently on our research list. We hope to have an update coming soon. Thanks.
-Riley
Amanda
Hi do you have any info for McCreary County Please and Thank you!
Riley Thomson
Amanda,
We don’t currently have info for McCreary County, but I went ahead and added it to our research list. Thanks!
-Riley
Sarah hume
Hello im a single mother of 3 im havi g a very hard time. I lost my job . im losing my house my gas and lights are off. Im so worried about xhristmas im sick. Im not sure what to do or how to get help. It breaks my heart thinking they wont have a Christmas. I live n louisville ky jefferson county. Thanks sarah
Riley Thomson
Sarah,
Thank you so much for reaching out to our website. I am so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time. Here are some links that may be helpful to you:
-Click here for utility assistance.
-Click here for housing, utilities and Christmas assistance.
-Click here to see everything we know about saving money and getting free stuff in Kentucky.
I hope this helps!
-Riley
Dawn
I need info on jamestown,ky
Riley Thomson
Dawn,
This area is currently on our research list. Keep Checking back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
donna blankenship
Any for Pike county Pikeville
Riley Thomson
Donna,
Pike County is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Linda G Newsome
Have you found any for Pike county
Riley Thomson
Linda,
Pike County is still currently on our research list. Our writers are working endlessly to find new resources in all of the requested areas. We appreciate your patience and keep checking back with us. Thanks.
-Riley
Lisa
Hi I was wondering if you have any information on Allen County please
Riley Thomson
Lisa,
We don’t yet, but I just added this area to our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Mary Dalton
I don’t see Grant county on the list and I usually ask for help but really need it this year
Riley Thomson
Mary,
Grant County is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Jennifer
Need help in carrollton ky
Riley Thomson
Jennifer,
I added this to the research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Reaganstar Rogers
any updates on pike county?
Riley Thomson
Reaganstar,
Our writers are working very diligently. Unfortunately, we don’t have an update for that area yet. We are working as fast as we can to get through all of the requests that are coming in. We appreciate your patience. Keep checking back. Thanks.
-Riley
Deserie
I was hoping if you had any info for Hardin county KY. Thank you
Riley Thomson
Deserie,
I added this to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Amanda Fuentes
Hello I have 4 children can’t find one place to help nor even the school I like e in Jefferson county ky
Riley Thomson
Amanda,
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
Caroline M Bingham
What about knox county???
Riley Thomson
Caroline,
This area is currently on our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Sarah brown
Hello, I’m a single mom of 2 girls and a boy, I’m n the middle of moving and a separation. This is happening so fast I can’t wrap my head around it! He’s always worked and I’ve stayed home with the kids , now I have to start over . I know it’s just August but Christmas will be here before you know it, and I also have to get school items and clothes and shoes. It I noticed Jefferson county wasn’t on here , I’m begging plzzzz HELP! 🙏🙌
Riley Thomson
Sarah,
I’m so sorry you are going through that. I can’t even imagine! You are amazing for being so strong through all of your trials. Jefferson County is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks and best of luck to you!
-Riley
Cindy
I don’t see calloway county on the list
Riley Thomson
Cindy,
Thanks for reaching out. I went ahead and added this to the research list.
-Riley
Ronda Clay
How about Martin County
Riley Thomson
Ronda,
I went ahead and put this on the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Candace Brewer
Nothing in Grant County ky
Riley Thomson
Candace,
This is on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Charlotte
Was your team able to find any help for Bourbon County/Paris Ky area? I see that someone asked about Bourbon county last year. My daughter recently lost her job and was struggling to begin with and even more now. Is there any help for her? She has a daughter age 9.
Thank you very much,
Charlotte
Riley Thomson
Charlotte,
I double checked and it is still on our research list. We are working diligently to get through all the requests that come in daily! I’m so sorry about your daughter’s circumstances. Did she apply for food stamps and other assistance?
-Riley
Mary Elizabeth Blanton
Any help in Johnson county ky?
Riley Thomson
Mary,
Sorry for the delayed response, this is on the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Mindy Joseph
Where to get help. With Christmas in.magoffin.county ky?
Riley Thomson
Mindy,
I added this to the research list just now. Thanks.
-Riley