Marion County Florida free holiday and Christmas assistance.
Marion County Florida families with children as well as the elderly can apply for the various free Christmas or Thanksgiving assistance programs that operate in the area. The charities that administer them offer free gifts, presents, food baskets, Christmas toys, gift cards, and more to the less fortunate. They also serve holiday meals (at Thanksgiving or Christmas) to anyone that is in need of one, including the homeless.
The main organizations in the Ocala area include the Salvation Army as well as Toys for Tots. The local sheriff's office is another key participant. These groups collect toys from the community. They also screen applications from struggling families, and for those that qualify, free toys, clothing, games, and even gift certificates may be passed out.
Another resources for both Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance may be a local food pantry. While these mostly focus on passing out free food (such as turkeys and meals) some also have small holiday gift-giveaway programs for children in Marion County.
Salvation Army - Center Of Hope
320 NW First Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34475
Main phone number is (352) 732-8326
The charity process applications for the Angel Tree free Christmas toy program. A soup kitchen also serves Thanksgiving turkey dinners and other holiday meals. Case managers also refer clients to other social services. Migrant workers, single parents, the homeless and other can get free Christmas presents, stocking stuffers, even ornaments.
St. Theresa Social Services
Location is 11528 US-301
Belleview Florida 34420
Phone - (352) 245-2458
They cover the zip codes of 32133, 32195, 34421, 34420, 34491, & 34492. Free Toys, clothes, Christmas gifts, and more are for kids as part of Toys for Tots.
Interfaith Emergency Services Inc
435 NW 2nd St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 629-8868
They are a general social service agency, with a holiday assistance program, including for immigrants and Spanish speakers. Get free food baskets, books, clothes, gift certificates, trucks or dolls for boys or girls, and many other Christmas gifts.
Toys for Tots of Marion County Florida - United Way
Marion County Florida residents can get a referral or apply below. The text number is 898-211. Free Christmas toys for kids may be offered by churches, shelters, and other charity groups. This United states Marine Corp sponsored program accepts applications in the fall for families with kids under the age of 13. There may be clothing, games, bikes, computers, electronics, Legos, and many other gifts given out (when funding allows). Children under the age of 15 may be qualified. Apply here. https://ocala-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200&nRedirectInd=3
Help Agency of the Forrest
Location is 15990 E Highway 40
Silver Springs, FL
352-812-9158
Zip codes of 32179 and 34488 only. Games, books, educational material, and other goods are provided as part of Toys for Tots.
Food for Christ at Mactinosh Methodist
Location of the pantry 5709 Avenue G
Mactinosh Florida
352 591 6097
Low income families in the zip codes of 32113, 32114, 32134, 32182, 32192, 32617, 32634, 34663, 34664, 32667, 32681, & 32686 may qualify for help. Free Christmas meals, food baskets, and toys are offered.
Marion County Sheriff's Office
They are a full participant in holiday toy drives. The organization collects gifts, coordinates fund raisers, and supports low income families at Christmas. Wal-Mart and Publix are key donors to their service. For information, contact the toys for Tots referral service above.
Silver Springs Shores Resource Center
463 Emerald, Ocala, Florida 34472
Main phone number is 352-687-0350
The charity supports low income families, the working poor and others in the zip codes of 32179, 32183, 34471, 32111, & 34472. Get everything from books for Christmas to toys for boys or girls, infant supplies, and more. Based on donation levels.
Soup Kitchen at Brothers Keeper
Location is 435 NW 2nd St
Ocala, Florida 34475
Main number is (352) 629-1292
The homeless and people in poverty can get Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas meals. there may be small gifts, clothes at Christmas, or toys given to homeless children. More information on Ocala Brothers Keepers holiday assistance.
Love Inc Of The Heart Of Florida
The holiday and year round programs are 15797 S Hwy 441
Summerfield, Florida 34491
Intake number (352) 245-8774
Year round services, including at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Meals, food, clothes, small stocking stuffers at Christmas, small gifts and more is offered in Marion County.
Brother's Keeper
Address is 2 W. Fort King St.
Ocala, Fl. 34471
Telephone number is 352-622-3846
|
