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Showing compassion to our community, one day at a time.
A little kindness. A magical Christmas.
Every child deserves the wonder of Christmas.
Together, we can bring that magic home.
Proudly serving Grand Traverse County.
Our Christmas assistance program currently serves Grand Traverse County residents only. We do not currently offer assistance outside the county.
Compassion for Christmas ✧ Adopt a Family
HELP MAKE THE HOLIDAYS BRIGHTER
Gas cards for parents during the holidays are needed as well.
Please hand-deliver gift cards with the receipt to Tiffany at Project Feed the Kids headquarters.
HOPE IN OUR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES
Live outside Grand Traverse County? Explore Christmas assistance in Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee and Wexford counties.
Contact each agency directly to confirm this season’s openings, county coverage, deadlines and eligibility. A listing does not guarantee assistance. Tell the agency about any other Christmas assistance applications.
Christmas toys and holiday food vouchers for eligible residents of Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet counties. Contact the office to confirm 2026 registration; its holiday page has not confirmed current opening dates.
Phone: 231-347-3531
Email: USC.GLD.Petoskey.Shared@usc.salvationarmy.org
Christmas toy campaign serving Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. The official site lists a November 21, 2026 campaign kickoff. Use “Request a Toy” or the local campaign contact page to ask which agency handles your county. A direct local phone and email were not verified.
Phone: Direct local number not verified — use the agency website.
Email: Address not verified — use the official contact page.
Christmas gifts for eligible children through age 17 and holiday food baskets. Serves Grand Traverse, Benzie and Leelanau counties. The 2026 announcement says applications open October 26; contact the office for deadlines and required documents. Email is the published community resource / Teen Angel contact.
Phone: 231-946-4644
Email: sue.brown@usc.salvationarmy.org
BACN partnered with Benzie County Toys for Tots to accept Christmas Store applications in 2025. Ask about 2026 Christmas Store registration and current eligibility. General BACN services also support Benzie and Manistee residents; confirm Christmas coverage separately.
Phone: 231-882-9544
Email: info@benziebacn.org
Christmas toy campaign serving Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. The official site lists a November 21, 2026 campaign kickoff. Use “Request a Toy” or the local campaign contact page to ask which agency handles your county. A direct local phone and email were not verified.
Phone: Direct local number not verified — use the agency website.
Email: Address not verified — use the official contact page.
Christmas toy campaign serving Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. The official site lists a November 21, 2026 campaign kickoff. Use “Request a Toy” or the local campaign contact page to ask which agency handles your county. A direct local phone and email were not verified.
Phone: Direct local number not verified — use the agency website.
Email: Address not verified — use the official contact page.
Local assistance and referral contact for Kalkaska families. Ask who is accepting Christmas assistance applications in your area. KAIR’s own 2026 Christmas gift program has not been verified; this entry is a referral resource.
Phone: 231-258-0060
Email: kairkalkaska@gmail.com
Christmas gifts for eligible children through age 17 and holiday food baskets. Serves Grand Traverse, Benzie and Leelanau counties. The 2026 announcement says applications open October 26; contact the office for deadlines and required documents. Email is the published community resource / Teen Angel contact.
Phone: 231-946-4644
Email: sue.brown@usc.salvationarmy.org
Holiday gifts for Leelanau County children and teens in partnership with Northwest Michigan Toys for Tots. Program participation is documented for 2025; call for 2026 dates, registration and availability.
Phone: 231-994-2271
Email: LeelanauChristianNeighbors@yahoo.com
Christmas toy campaign serving Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. The official site lists a November 21, 2026 campaign kickoff. Use “Request a Toy” or the local campaign contact page to ask which agency handles your county. A direct local phone and email were not verified.
Phone: Direct local number not verified — use the agency website.
Email: Address not verified — use the official contact page.
Christmas toys and gifts for eligible children ages 0–18 in Manistee and Mason counties. Contact the Manistee office for current registration dates and documents; older dates and instructions remain on the program page. Email is the main FiveCAP office.
Phone: 231-723-8327
Email: fivecap@fivecap.org
Christmas support for families in Wexford and Missaukee counties. Wexford phone is listed above; Missaukee: 231-839-8816, option 1. Use the official contact form or email link on their website; an email address could not be verified in readable form. Ask about current registration and availability.
Phone: 231-253-1940
Email: Address not verified — use the official contact page.
More agencies can be added as local programs are confirmed. Organizer: manage the assistance directory.
COMMUNITY MAKES IT POSSIBLE
Thank you for helping us show compassion to our community, one day at a time.
Our sponsor wall is growing. Community sponsors will be recognized here.