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!
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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.
If you don’t see your city/county listed below, leave us a comment and let us know!
In order to help as many people as possible, we’ve assembled a team of researchers to assist with these requests. Once you’ve made your request, we’ll forward it to our researchers. Once they’re done, we’ll leave a comment here and let you know what they’ve found!
Each list includes a mix of free gifts and free food that will help your family make the most of your holiday season.
Happy holidays!
-Nicole
Here’s what we’ve researched in Louisiana so far:
Baton Rouge
If you reside in Baton Rouge, we’ve found Christmas resources for you! Check out this helpful list of free Christmas gifts and food in your area.
Bossier Parish
Residents of Shreveport, Bossier City, Benton and other nearby areas can receive assistance from several agencies. Click here to find the organizations that offer free Christmas assistance in Bossier Parish!
Jefferson Parish
Whether you live in New Orleans or elsewhere in the Parish, we’ve found several agencies that can help you this holiday season! Check out the list here.
Ouachita Parish
Residents of Holland, Monroe, Sterlington, Richwood and other areas can receive help from these agencies. Check out our list of Ouachita Parish assistance programs here.
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Nicole Thelin
Nicole leads the Low Income Relief team with over 20 years of professional research and writing experience. Nicole started Low Income Relief after a personal experience with poverty. When her husband was medically discharged from the US Army, their family experienced tremendous financial hardship. Nicole was able to gather help from multiple community agencies and move into a nearby low income housing unit in just two weeks! Since then, Nicole has been dedicated to helping low income families in crisis. She regularly spends hundreds of hours combing through countless resources to make sure that Low Income Relief has the most comprehensive and complete resource directories on the internet today. Prior to starting Low Income Relief, Nicole worked as a novelist, journalist, ghostwriter and content creator. Her work has been featured in various print and online publications, including USA Today, eHow, Livestrong, Legal Beagle, The Daily Herald, The Chronicle and more.
Tabitha Romero
Monday 20th of December 2021
Lake charles la was on ur list
Angela Ratliff
Thursday 18th of November 2021
Lawrence county KY has never to my knowledge put any thing up for Christmas help I've looked for the past 10 years it would mean the world to us parents to see we could get some kind of help
Isaac
Thursday 18th of November 2021
The organizations in our list should be able to help you with this, but Low Income Relief does not provide gifts, food or funds directly. You will need to contact the organizations in this list for assistance. I hope this helps out!
Carrie Riddle
Tuesday 1st of December 2020
I am a single mother of 3 and have been in congestive heart failure for the past 2 years! I am unemployed and cannot provide Christmas for my children! I didn’t ask for help last year and have regretted it! But this year I am praying for Christmas memories for my children as my condition is not great although I’ve outlived the original prognosis time line in my soul I feel this may be their last year to have Xmas memories with me! Please help! I’m in Livingston parish Louisiana and am not familiar with any helping agencies! Thank you in advance Carrie
Hannah Benge
Wednesday 2nd of December 2020
We don't have anything for this area yet but I've added it to the research list. In the meantime, I would try this https://youtu.be/UDx9ISmIlAg. Good luck! -Hannah
Brooke
Saturday 14th of December 2019
How can I get help for my 3 grandkids for Christmas? My son has a job but work slowed down n rent, electric etc is past due and the kids won’t have a Christmas this year. Breaking my heart n I can’t this year help them. Help Iberia parish
Riley Thomson
Tuesday 17th of December 2019
Brooke, I'm so sorry to hear about their circumstance. We do have some information about saving on your electric bill here. I also double checked and Iberia parish is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks. -Riley
Lena Sparacio
Friday 13th of December 2019
I will return home after being in the hospital for 6 months. I am disabled and can not cook for Christmas Day. If I could be put on the list to be included with those receiving Christmas food I wold appreciate it. I am home bound and will not be able to pick it up. If there is someone delivering in my area and would be able to bring it to me, I would be so grateful, Thank you for the kind work that you do. It means more than words can express. Jefferson Parish in Louisiana(suburb of New Orleans). Not sure how to apply. Please advise. Thank you, Lena
Riley Thomson
Monday 23rd of December 2019
Lena, I'm so glad you are home from the hospital. I hope you are recovering well. Low Income Relief connects families with local resources. We do not give help directly to our readers. I double checked, and your area is currently on our research list. In the meantime, you could try 211.org for more resources near you. -Riley