Free holiday assistance in Tuscaloosa County area.
There are three main agencies in the general Tuscaloosa County Alabama region that offer assistance during the holidays. The programs include free Christmas gifts and toys for children; meals, food, or turkey dinners for families; visits to the elderly or homebound; and holiday parties. Find where to get help at Christmas, Thanksgiving, and other key holidays in the area of Tuscaloosa Alabama including the counties of Tuscaloosa, Hale, Greene, or Pickens County below.
As far as the assistance programs to apply at, they include Toys for Tots, the Salvation Army Angel Tree, and local churches that are part of Catholic Services. Those are the four primary charities that offer help to the low income, working poor, and people in a crisis. What may be passed out includes free toys, books, games, Legos, dolls, sporting goods, and gifts for children. Free food, including turkeys and all the ingredients, may be offered from Adopt a Family along with gift certificates. There are also other resources too.
Note all of these holiday assistance programs rely on donations from people on Tuscaloosa Alabama. There is also a need for new toys, clothes or food from the community; as without the support of businesses and individuals in Tuscaloosa AL no assistance will be offered. All programs are first come-served as well.
Where to get free holiday help or Christmas gifts in Tuscaloosa County
The United States Marine Corps and charities in Tuscaloosa County overseas the regional Toys for Tots service of Western AL. It is for low income families (including single parents or the disabled on a fixed income) who live in Tuscaloosa, Hale, Greene, or Pickens County Alabama. What may be offered to kids includes, but is not limited to, free games, books, electronics, dolls, trucks, clothes, and much more.
The free Toys for Tots Christmas assistance program will open up for applications starting in October. It is generally run with local charities or partners including the McDonald Hughes Community Center, however it can change from year to year. Parents with children from infant to age 12 can apply for free toys or other items. To learn more, the URL is https://tuscaloosa-al.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200&nRedirectInd=3.
The Salvation Army – This is always a leading social service and holiday assistance charity. Thousands of low income families may get help each year. Assistance programs include a free food pantry, Angel Tree for free toys at Christmas, financial aid, shelter, and hot meals. There are free holiday food baskets and Thanksgiving dinners as well.
They spread Thanksgiving and Christmas cheer throughout the community. Find a local Salvation Army holiday program in Alabama. Or the Tuscaloosa center is at 2902 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa AL. Call 205-632-3691.
Catholic Social Services of Tuscaloosa County is an option too. They offer help regardless of religion. Whether it is free food boxes for Thanksgiving or a Christmas meal, or money to pay energy bills, assistance is available. There are multiple churches that are part of the charity. Continue with Catholic Social Services of Tuscaloosa County assistance programs.
The elderly and senior citizens over the age of 60 in Tuscaloosa AL can get help at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. There will be meals served, often in a group environment to provide companionship and a holiday party environment. Many seniors can also get free small Christmas gifts, presents, clothes or decorations as well. Free Turkeys, hams, and dinners are brought to the homebound too.
- FOCUS on Senior Citizens of Tuscaloosa is at 3801 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. Call (205) 554-1919
- Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama covers multiple counties from 4200 AL-69 N, Northport, AL 35473. Call (205) 333-2990
University Presbyterian Church
The charity is at 1127 8th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Phone: (205) 758-5422
The free food pantry will have free groceries, desserts, meals and food for the holidays.
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