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Santa Clara County free Christmas and holiday programs. Find non-profits, charities and churches in Santa Clara County that provide help during the holidays. The agencies pass out free Christmas toys, gifts, food, and meals to low income families in the region. Some may even offer financial aid, referrals, or case management to clients.
The main holiday programs in the San Jose region and county include Toys for Tots, Angel Tree, free Thanksgiving meals, and Adopt a Family among others.
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Tens of thousands of residents (mostly children or seniors) will normally receive some form of Christmas help every year. Find free Christmas toys, gift cards, video games, clothes, Legos and more from charity programs including Angel Tree from the Salvation Army, Toys for Tots from US Marines, and Adopt a Family.
There are many Thanksgiving and Christmas programs in Santa Clara County. Families often struggle to provide gifts or meals for their families during the holidays. The free holiday meals are served from churches, charities, food pantries or soup kitchens. As long as resources are available, no one will be turned away.
Many agencies will also provide children with toys, gifts, and other gently used (or even new) items. They may operate Adopt a Family programs or hold fundraisers and toys drives. The amount of Christmas assistance available in the greater San Jose region is extensive.
Many of the main non-profits are below. Other examples of what may be offered includes holiday gift baskets, small toys, winter coats, hats, boots, games, and a wide selection of toys. Sunday Friends 730 Story Road Suite 3 San Jose, CA, 95122: This agency operates as a so called Working Alternative to Charity in San Jose.
They try to assist very low-income families. New holiday gifts, toys, vouchers, and more is offered for children as well as parents for the Christmas season. Church of The Chimes: Location is 1447 Bryan Avenue: San Jose, California, 95118: Dial 1-(408) 723-3600 Free meals at Thanksgiving or Christmas may be served, including turkeys and all the toppings.
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen 2150 Alum Rock Avenue San Jose, CA, 95127: Program Phone number - 408-998-1500 Note they no longer have a holiday gift program. However they have increased the amount of food/meals offered. Meals, canned food, and other support is available. The homeless, single parents, and children are some of the main beneficiaries, as well as any other needy Santa Clara families.
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Santa Clara County Salvation Army: There are multiple locations, but the main site is at 405 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA, 95112. Phone 408-282-1175.
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Toys, gifts, free clothing and more is from Angel Tree and other Christmas programs. Meals, including home delivery for the homebound, are also offered. There are also free Thanksgiving turkey dinners. Homeless families in Santa Clara County can apply for Christmas or Thanksgiving help.
Clothing, gifts, gift certificates, and even practical items such as gasoline cards may be offered. More on
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Salvation Army free holiday assistance in Santa Clara County Cityteam Ministries 580 Charles Street San Jose, CA, 95112: Call - 408-288-2185 Martha's Kitchen: Address: 311 Willow Street San Jose, CA, 95110: Call 1-408-293-6111 for details.
Serves a free holiday meal to those in need. Campbell Seventh Day Adventist Church 600 West Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA, 95008: Primary phone - 408-364-2144: Holds holiday toy drives in Santa Clara County in partnership with West Valley Christian School as well as Campbell SDA Church. Volunteers and others keep this holiday program operating.
St Joseph's Family Center 11 First Street Gilroy, CA, 95020: For information, call 408-842-6662: Meals, food, and more are offered at the non-profit. A second location is at 7950 Church Street, Suite A, Gilroy, CA, 95020,408-842-6662. Some of what may be passed out includes turkey, fresh fruits and vegetables, chickens, hams, potatoes, rice, beans, pasta and canned food items.
Both non-prepared and non-perishable goods are available. The non-profit center also has new toys for children. Loaves and Fishes: The main location is at 1500 Berger Drive: San Jose, California 95112 408-922-9085 Free food, hot meals, Thanksgiving turkey dinners, small Christmas toys for children, clothes and other items may be offered.
The main address is above., but a second site is at 1066 South 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Family Giving Tree at the The Sobrato Organization: Location is 606 Valley Way: Milpitas, California 95035 (408) 946-3111 The charity offers a number of free items. Get free back to school supplies, Christmas toys, gift certificates, clothes, games, books and more.
They may also have holiday good boxes with meat, Turkey, and other food items. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara and San Jose California
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there are multiple churches and charities that help the less fortunate. Immigrants, single moms, families in poverty and others can get help. Free holiday assistance, including Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas help.
Hot meals, small toys for kids, clothes and more. Christmas gifts, gift cards and other support is given. More on Catholic Charities Santa Clara assistance programs Antioch Ministerial Fellowship: Free clothing bank is at 2507 San Jose Drive: Antioch, CA 94509: Telephone: (925) 757-1672: Sunnyvale Community Services 725 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA, 94086: Their program is known as Community Christmas Center.
It will assist low-income and working poor families. It will give them the ability to “shop” for toys, clothing, toys and gifts for infants through teens. Other items include towels, basic kitchen items, or blankets. Santa Clara County Toys for Tots: There are several donation points and charities that participate.
New toys are given to boys and girls from low income families, including single mother led homes and immigrants. There may also be clothing, presents to open Christmas morning, books, video games and other services. Cal (408) 282-1165 for information or registration. Find more information and applications here.
https://san-jose-ca.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200&nRedirectInd=3 Bill Wilson Center: Address : 3490 The Alameda: Santa Clara, California 95050
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