How to get free Christmas toys for kids, holiday food boxes and help with bills in 2026 — Toys for Tots, Salvation Army Angel Tree, food banks and more, with sign-up timelines.
Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26. How to find free Thanksgiving dinners, turkey giveaways and holiday food boxes near you — and when to sign up, because many programs close early.
Behind on rent or facing eviction? Where to find rent assistance near you in 2026 — 211, state and county programs, charities — what documents you need, and how to avoid scams.
The most-needed items for homeless shelters — socks, underwear, toiletries, coats and more — what shelters can’t accept, and how to donate so your gift actually gets used.
Mobile food pantries bring free groceries to neighborhoods on set days. How they work, who can go, what you get, and how to find a mobile food pantry schedule near you.
How Salvation Army food pantries work, who can use them, what to bring, and how to find your nearest Salvation Army pantry, hot meal program or holiday food help.
Transitional housing explained: how it differs from emergency shelter, who qualifies, how long you can stay, what it costs and how to apply through 211 and coordinated entry.
Need a safe place to stay tonight? How to find an emergency homeless shelter near you, shelters for men, women, families, youth and veterans, what to bring and what happens next.
The best places to donate clothes near you — Goodwill, Salvation Army, shelters, Dress for Success and more — with what each accepts, free pickup options and tax-receipt tips.
The best websites and places to find volunteer opportunities near you — food banks, shelters, hospitals, animal shelters and virtual options — plus how to choose and what to expect.