Free Christmas assistance Contra Costa County

Get help at Christmas and the holidays in Contra Costa County. There are dozens of sites to apply at for Christmas gifts in the greater Contra Costa County area. Many of the charities that provide holiday help do so as part of Toys for Tots, which is the US Marine Corps sponsored program.

However each agency will try to provide free toys, clothing, holiday meals or food boxes and other services to the less fortunate.

Programs for Seniors and Elderly

In order to receive a gift for a child, income and other conditions need to be met, such as proof of residency in Contra Costa County. There are also qualifications for meals to be delivered, such as the senior citizen or disabled person must be homebound. Other agencies and programs, such as Adopt a Family, also have eligibility criteria in place in order to get assistance during Christmas.

Whether it is a meal or a gift at Christmas or Thanksgiving, some of the primary non-profit organizations are below. Registration is needed way in advance. Antioch Spartans Football & Cheer 2533 Crocker Way Antioch, California, 94531: Monument Crisis Center: Main address is 1990 Market Street: Concord, CA 94520: Main phone - (925) 825-7751: Only current clients can apply for a free Christmas food basket.

The agency will partner with pantries across Contra Costa County to offer meals, small gifts, and more. Get Fit - East County Faith Based Advisory Committee: Address is 701 W. 14th St. Antioch, California, 94509: They accept applications to Toys for Tots. Children under the age of 14 from working poor families may be assisted.

His Praise Worship Center: Location - 2200 County Hill: Antioch, California, 94509: International Christian Ministry 605 W. Madill St. Antioch, California, 94509: Meals, small Christmas gifts, Thanksgiving food baskets, and other support is for families living in poverty. The Rock of Brentwood 1971 Lone Oak Rd Telephone number is (925) 634-4842: Brentwood, California, 94513: Knights of Columbus and the St Bonaventure Council 5562 Clayton Road Concord, California, 94521: Inquiries can be made for gift and toys programs.

There may be backpacks, games, clothing, shoes, Christmas stockings, and more. Pinnacle Project: Main address is 5421 Louisiana Drive: Concord, California, 94521: Registration is allowed to Toys for Tots. Healing Circles of Hope: Location - 6208 Cypress Avenue # 4: El Cerrito, California, 94530: Christmas for Everyone 6 Robinsdale Telephone: (925) 228-2233: Martinez, California, 94553:

Faith-Based Emergency Assistance

Salvation Army Centers: There are several that offer holiday support and other financial aid. Adopt a Family provides Christmas toys and meals to families with children, there are Thanksgiving food boxes, and case management too. Other assistance is also run, including the Angel Tree program.

In Antioch, call (925) 778-0303; Concord residents dial (925) 676-6180; Pleasant Hill office is at (925) 685-6900; and in Newark, dial (510) 793-6319. Central County - Senior Outreach Services: Address is 1300 Civic Drive: Walnut Creek, CA 94596: Phone: (925) 937-8607 Food and meals is delivered to low income homebound residents.

During the holidays, frozen meals can be provided so the individual can reheat them. For residents of eastern Contra Costa County, their office is at 1300 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Call (925) 937-8607. First Baptist Family Life 224 Linda Vista Ave. Pittsburg, California, 94565: Main number - (925) 432-7498: The holiday program from this Contra Costa charity is known as Community Outreach Inc.

Gifts such as board games or toys trucks, clothing, and more is available. Radiant Life Ministries Center 89 S. Bella Monte Avenue Pittsburg, California, 94565 (925) 709-7562 The non-profit supports the needy both during the holidays and year round. Solomon Temple Ministries - Temple Toychest Project 655 California Avenue Pittsburg, California, 94565: Dial (925) 439-5905 for information.

Soul'd Out Productions 1210 Stoneman Ave Pittsburg, California, 94565: Apply for Christmas toys at this charity. Boys, girls, and teenagers can get help among others. Vestia, Inc. 400 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill, California, 94523: Men and Women of Valor: Address is 1350 Kelsey Street (510) 255-7603 Richmond, California, 94801: Veterans, their families as well as spouses, and currently military members can get assistance.

Monterey Pines Apartments 680 South 37th Street Richmond, California, 94804: Praise Fellowship Bible Church 5221 Central Ave Suite 100 Richmond, California, 94804: Phone: (510) 417-2889 Donations from the community as well as volunteers fed the hungry, offer gifts or Christmas toys, and other help to the less fortunate.

New Horizons Career Development Center: Address: 199 Parker Avenue Rodeo, California, 94572: Morada de Mujeres del Milenio: Address: 2121 Vale Road #54 Vale Road #54 San Pablo, California, 94806: Immigrants, non-English speakers and others can sign up for holiday assistance, such as Toys for Tots.