Free holiday help in Pasco County.
Several charities are involved in providing free holiday assistance to the less fortunate in Pasco County Florida. For those that register, and are approved, there may be presents for children, such as toys or small gifts. Senior citizens in Pasco County as well as the working poor are often able to get help at the holidays of Thanksgiving as well as Christmas.
Volunteers from each of the locations are involved in collecting funds as well as donations from the community. Churches, businesses, and charities (such as the Salvation Army) provide gifts, surplus food, and toys as part of services such as Adopt a Family. The goal is to always meet the specific, unique need of the kid. Or if the Pasco County client is elderly, to provide them both a Christmas meal and company so they are not alone.
US Marines as well as local charity Toys For Tots Foundation
There are several application sites, as listed below. What may be offered includes toys (such as games, book, small electronics, and more) as well as clothing (shirts, shoes, jackets and more). Proof of income, children's birth certificate, and more is offered. Low income parents are often supported by these Adopt a Family type services.
East County agency is Lion’s Club. Address is 5827 Dean Dairy Road, Zephyrhills, Florida 33541. Call (352) 588-4230.
Pasco County Fairgrounds also runs Toys for Tots. 36722 SR 52, Dade City, FL 33525. Phone (352) 588-4230.
Land O Lakes Community Center - 5401 Land O Lakes Boulevard, Land O Lakes, FL 34639, phone (352) 588-4230
Wesley Chapel, 4149 New River Road, Wesley Chapel, Florida 33543. Main phone - (352) 588-4230, and apply for help early..
Metropolitan Ministries
Location is 3214 US Highway 19
Holiday, Florida 34691
(727) 937-3268
The non-profit provides free toys and gifts to children under the age of 18, including infants. They also have holiday food baskets and serve meals to low income senior citizens of Pasco County. Proof of residency is needed.
Salvation Army
Primary intake line - (352) 521-3126
Case management is available as well as seasonal aid, including Angel Tree and school supplies. They also provide cash grants, Thanksgiving turkey meals, and help to the homeless.
St. Vincent holiday programs
4843 Mile Stretch Road
Holiday, Florida 34691
Main phone: (727) 942-6659
Free holiday meals are for the vulnerable. Those receiving assistance at Christmas tend to be unemployed, immigrants, and the working poor. Toys, gifts, and referrals are given.
United Methodist Church
Main address - 15925 Greenglen Lane
Spring Hill, Florida 34610
Dial (727) 856-2948
The church will have boxes of Christmas as well as thanksgiving food, groceries, and the toppings. The zip codes covered are 34609 and 34610. There are also gifts for teenagers and kids, social services, and other aid.
Shady Hills Family Center
Address: 15925 Green Glen Road
Spring Hill, Florida 34610
Phone: (727) 856-9149
Only holiday food may be served/distributed from the pantry.
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