Free Christmas assistance Sarasota and Manatee County.
Find charities and churches in the greater Sarasota as well as Manatee County Florida region that provide free Christmas gifts, toys, presents as well as meals to low income families during the holidays. The exact items given out will depend on donations, but children from low income families can help as well as senior citizens among others. Find how to apply for free Christmas toys, holiday food baskets and more in Manatee and Sarasota County Florida below.
The main programs for single moms, the unemployed, elderly and struggling including Toys for Tots, Angel Tree as well as Adopt a Family. Qualified families or kids can get get toys, games, bicycles, clothing, Legos, books, video games, and more. The other main beneficiary of the holiday programs are senior citizens and lower income retirees or migrant workers.
There are a few main programs run by the non-profits during the holidays. The largest include Adopt a Family as well as Tots for Tots. Also, several charities also serve both Thanksgiving and Christmas meals or pass out boxes of food. Thousands of families in the Sarasota area, which includes nearby Manatee and Desoto County, normally receive help each year.
The Salvation Army of Manatee County Centers
Address is 1204 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205. Main phone is (941) 748-5110
They administer the Christmas Journey of Hope program, which has small toys, new gifts, games, and even educational supplies. Single moms, the working poor and immigrants (among others) can get free holiday help. The charity also offers services such as housing, a thrift store, and financial help. Some locations also offer Angel Tree Christmas gift giving as well as free dinners to people of all income levels.
North Port Family Service Center
Address is 6919 Outreach Way, North Port, FL 34287. Call 941-429-3700
The non-profit has holiday food baskets as well as a toy chest for children. Most of the clients of the Sarasota County non-profit already receive some type of government aid, such as SNAP food stamps or free school lunches.
Venice office of Salvation Army
1051 Albee Farm Road, Venice, FL, 34285. Main phone - 941-484-6227
Assistance is for residents of the zip codes of 34274, 34285, 34292, and 34293 only. Whether it is the Angel Tree program to get a present or holiday meal, support is offered to the less fortunate.
Sarasota Salvation Army seasonal services
The center is at 2280 17th St, Sarasota, FL 34234. Call (941) 952-0349
Parents need to register. It can provide both gifts as well as free Christmas meals. Applicants may also explore the other case management services from the charity. There is an Adopt a Family for the low-income in Sarasota County. Also get free Thanksgiving food baskets, turkeys and Easter baskets - in addition to the Christmas presents during December. More on Salvation Army assistance programs in Sarasota County.
Salvation Army of North Port
Location is 4940 Pan American Blvd, North Port, FL 34287. Telephone: (941) 240-5108
They help senior citizens and the disabled by delivering meals. Other clients of the holiday programs are families with no children. There are also Thanksgiving turkey meals served as well.
All Faiths Food Bank - Dollar Dynasty
8171 Blaikie Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240. Dial 941- 379-6333
They only offer holiday food to the low income, including fruit, vegetables, meats, toppings, and more.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County
They only provide free holiday help to kids that are members. Address: 5236 30th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207. Call (941) 761-2582
Boys and Girls that are part of the “Club” can get help from Adopt a Family. Games, educational supplies, food, books, and free Christmas toys and events are offered.
North as well as South Sarasota County and Manatee Toys For Tots
Register online. The charities and churches give away Christmas gifts, presents, free toys, arts and crafts, Barbie dolls, matchbox cars and clothing is given to people that register and meet income limits. Both boys and girls can get gender specific items from the holiday program.
New toys are given to kids. Donations from the community allow the gift giving program to operate. The service is run in partnership with Marine Corps Reserve Unit. There are also Xmas decorations, stocking stuffers and other free Christmas stuff.
Meals On Wheels Plus
Location is 2703 19th Street Ct E, Bradenton, FL 34208. Call (941) 747-4655
The elderly, disabled and homebound in Manatee can get free Thanksgiving turkey dinners delivered, small Christmas gifts, a wellness check and other holiday food. Meats, perishable, groceries and other goods to people that are homebound,
Catholic Charities
Location is 5055 N Tamiami Trail # 100, Sarasota, FL 34234. Call (941) 355-4680
Programs include a low cost thrift store, free stuff (includign Christmas or birthday toys) for single moms or women facing DV, hot meals and other social services.
Tiny Hands Foundation
242 S Washington Blvd Ste 315, Sarasota, FL 34236. Call (941) 343-8023
Thanksgiving food baskets, groceries, small Christmas gifts for kids from age 0 to 14, and other assistance is offered (as resources allow).
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