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.
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.
I’m a single mom in Beauregard witg two babies and another one due in February. My kids all have birthdays right after the holidays. My babies deserve the world. Even if I can’t give it to them
Hi Kimberlee!
I know how it is to work hard for those babies! I just checked and it looks like Beauregard Parish is already on our list to research. Keep an eye out for an upcoming article on it!
-Chloe
I live in Jackson perish and staying with my daughter and her family there is only one income and three kids here.. would love the help for Christmas PLEASE..
Hi Nancy!
I’m sorry to hear that- it’s always tough when you’ve only got one income coming in. I checked and we have Jackson Parish on our research list. Meanwhile, you might be able to find some resources with our national article:
https://lowincomerelief.com/save-money-on-your-power-bill/
-Chloe
I live with my nieces and there children and I raise my granddaughter and my niece is also taking care of two other children while there mom is in rehab . I receive ssi and good stamps we live in Duson La but we are also one block to Lafayette. So I don’t know what parish to ask for help with Christmas presents for the kids in Acaida or Lafayette our kids go to school in Lafayette parish
Thank you for your time and help God bless you and your family
The Aunt worried about the kids for Christmas
Hi Tabitha!
Both Acaida and Lafayette are on our list to research.
Meanwhile, here is our national resource article:
https://lowincomerelief.com/need-christmas-help-get-free-toys-food/
and here’s what we’ve found in Louisiana:
https://lowincomerelief.com/louisiana/
-Chloe
I have 3 grandkids and my daughter is having a rough time with funds ..we live in st.Landry parish ..please let me know if there is any help I can get for her for the holidays with food and gifts around opelousas louisiana..greatly appreciated
Hi Robbin,
I’m so sorry to hear that your daughter is having a rough time. I added St. Landry Parish to our research list. Please check back soon for an update. Thank you!
-Riley
Hi, I’m a mom to six with a disabled veteran husband. I live in tangipahoa and really need some assistance for Christmas this year.
Tabitha,
I went ahead and put this on our research list. Keep checking with us for updates. In the meantime, you could try 211.org for more resources in your area. i hope this helps.
-Riley
Hello my name Tomekia
I have four kids two of them are 15 &16 an the other two are 12&2 I wasn’t able to get anything last year! Because I missed the sign up! With the salvation army, last year an this year. We only have one income an that is going towards bills. An I can’t find any jobs that will work around my husband work schedule. An the work that I wanna do I can’t do because of an injury I received on my last job, I can’t lift anything over 50 pounds with my right arm. But I wanna know are there any other options for me this year for my two daughters this year.
Hello Tomekia,
I’m so sorry to hear your family is struggling. We do all of our research by state and then county. What county are you looking for information in?
-Riley
Hometown Jeanerette, Louisiana. I have 6 kids and I’m looking for some help this holiday season. Housing assistance and gifts for my kids if you can help.
Shalisa,
I went ahead and put this on the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Recently had surgery and am unable to be at work. Could you please research Washington parish . I have custody of a 3 year old little gir (she turns 4 in January)l who has been through a lot. All other income is going towards bills right now and would greatly appreciate a little help
Ruth,
I hope you have a speedy recovery! I added Washington parish to our research list. Here is what information we have on saving on utilities. If you don’t see your company listed, let me know so I can add it to our research list too! I hope this helps.
-Riley
What about Richland parish
Desirae,
I added this to the research list. Thanks.
Hi, I am a 34 year old single mother i live in forest Hill, La I recently seperated from my husband this past year and I’m currently going back to school. This year has been the hardest I can barely make ends meet. I have teo sons 14 and 2 and four daughters 13, 6, 4, and 1. I would greatly appreciate any help I can get so they can have a merry Christmas thanks so much Karen Boults
Karen,
I went ahead and put this on the research list. Have you checked to see if we have any information for low income solutions for your power bill? Also, I’m not sure if you qualify, but if you do, here is our information on EBT. Including How to apply for Food Stamps, and how to get more food stamps. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Opelousas la please help!!
Ashley,
I just checked, and this area is currently on our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Hi, I was wondering if you could please give me some information for Washington Parish,for my Sister In Law who has 3 little ones that are in need of Christmas gifts, and clothing. She has tried Salvation Army but missed the deadline for sign up,and a few other organizations with no luck as of now. So I was wondering if you knew of any local places she could get help with. Thanks so much. God Bless, and Merry Christmas to you all.
Kimberly,
Washington Parish is currently on our research list. We are working as quickly as possible to work through all of the requests we’ve had. Please check back with us for updates. In the meantime, you could try 211.org for more resources available in your area. I hope this helps.
-Riley