Benton, Carroll, Madison, Washington County free holiday and Christmas assistance.
Find a list of agencies that provide free Christmas gifts to kids, meals to the low income, food baskets, toys, Thanksgiving turkey dinners and more. The list of charities as well as churches in the region, including Washington, Benton, Madison, and Carroll Counties in Arkansas that offer help during the holidays are below Find how to apply for Toys for Tots, Angel Tree from the Salvation Army, as well as Adopt a family programs. The amount of assistance offered will vary based on donation levels and volunteers.
The charities and non-profits that offer holiday assistance are regional in nature. They generally only provide free food, gift cards or Christmas gifts to families in the immediate region, including town or county. However they will tend to offer referrals if needed. Or a struggling, lower income family can dial the regional referral line for more information, which is listed below.
Most of the free holiday programs, whether it is a Thanksgiving meal or Christmas present/food, go to the working poor. Other recipients include senior citizens, the disabled, single moms or dads, and others. But anyone can apply for assistance in the counties, including Benton, Washington Arkansas, and others.
Toys for Tots in NW Arkansas
This is the primary toy and gift program for children from lower income families. In general, the child will be given one or more toys to open Christmas morning. There may be gifts such as Legos, books, learning or video games, dolls, trucks, or free clothing too. They will be age or gender appropriate. Toys for tots may give out dolls, games, electronics, and other items. Apply at the following charities and non-profits.
Sharing and Caring of Benton County
Location is 655 Heritage Court
Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761
Main phone number is (479) 657-6884
Provides free toys, gently used or new clothing, food boxes and shoes to help needy families for Christmas.
Holiday help from the Salvation Army
There are multiple locations. They operate a number of financial assistance programs, give holiday help, and case management is provided. Examples of what may be offered includes free toys from Angel Tree, games for kids, and Meals on Wheels for the elderly or disabled. They also help feed the low income with free Thanksgiving turkey dinners. There is also shelter, rent help, and other seasonal aid.
- The Salvation Army, Main location is 3305 SW I Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. Main phone number is (479) 271-9545
- The Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas including Washington County, Location is 219 W 15th St.
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. Call (479) 521-2151. Free holiday programs include Angel Tree and Adopt a Family; back to school supplies; free clothes or meals; Christmas toy drives; financial aid.
- There are other locations too. Find Salvation Army assistance programs in Arkansas
Catholic Charities Benton County
The charity partners with the United Way and other groups on Toys for Kids. Children under the age of 15, from low income families, can get free toys and gifts, stocking stuffers, school supplies and other goods. Free food baskets may be given too. More on Benton County AR Catholic Charities.
First Baptist Church Bentonville
Location is 200 SW A St
Bentonville, AR 72712
Dial (479) 273-3379
There is a Christmas toy giveaway. It is based on donations. Children from 0 to teenagers can be given free presents to open at Christmas, such as clothes, board games, sporting goods, video games and more. Single moms or parents may be given gift cards too.
Redemption Ministries
2701 West New Hope
Rogers, AR 72758
Telephone number is (479) 633-9000
Many seasonal services are operated. They include back to school supply drives, holiday parties, toys giveaways, and more. Children, the elderly, homeless, and vulnerable stop by for support during the holiday season.
Paul's Episcopal Church of Fayetteville
Location is 224 North East Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-7373
Only a Christmas meal is given out.
Central United Methodist Church of Fayetteville
6 West Dickson Street
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702
(479) 442-4237
Thanksgiving turkey dinners as well as Christmas meals are served from the soup kitchen. Volunteers may deliver a meal to the homebound too.
Samaritan Community Center
Main address - 1211 West Hudson Road
Rogers, Arkansas 72756
(479) 636-4198
Various free holiday programs are available to the needy. Meals, Christmas toys, games, electronics, and more. They also provide financial aid and case management. Find more details including free food pantries that may be near you.
House of Hope Rescue Mission - Day Center
505 East Emma Street
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 756-7333
They support the homeless. Showers, free clothes, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meal parties and more.
Compassion NWA - Blessing Baskets
Charity address: 2407 South Thompson
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 717-5630
The Manna Center
Location is 670 Heritiage Court
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-9825
Special seasonal and holiday events are held. School supply drives, Adopt a Family for Christmas, toys and gift drives, and more.
Helping Hands
320 Airport Road
Bentonville, AR 72712
For information dial (479) 273- 2511
Rogers First United Methodist Church
307 West Elm Street
Rogers, AR 72756
Main number is (479) 631-7997
CARE Community Center
Main address is 2801 West Olive Street
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 246-0104
Free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals are served for people in the community.
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