Salvation Army Family Services Holiday Assistance
Families in need can receive food vouchers, a Christmas gift, and a coat.
1472 Washington Street, Boston, MA
All individuals looking for holiday assistance must go to the office with an ID, Mass Health card for all children, a copy of most recent utility bill, and a birth certificate for all children under 14 years of age. For more information: Call Family Services at (617) 236-7233 x2.
Accepting applications November 16, 2012- December 9, 2012 (9am-1:00pm Monday-Friday).
Christmas in the City
75 Franklin St, Boston, MA
(617) 542-6611
Proof of address, ID, SS#, Mass Health card
Starting December 1, 2012
My Brother’s Keeper
(508) 238-2562
Give name, size, and address (Tuesday and Wednesday 9a-12p)
Starting September 8, 2012
Ella J. Baker House
(617) 282-6704
Call to put your name on a list for a holiday event where gifts will be given away.
Starting December 1, 2012
Post Master Secret Santa
25 Dorchester Ave. Dorchester, MA, 02205
Send a letter with child’s name, gender, age, address, phone number, and child’s interest.
Letter must be signed by a licensed social worker
Mayor Menino Holiday Help :
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Send a letter with names, genders, ages, and sizes for all children in the household, as well as a contact person’s name, address, and phone number.
Note : This program depends entirely on donations received to the Toys for Tots program, so there are no guarantees that every request will be filled. You must write “Toys for Tots” on the outside of the envelope.
Globe Santa
P.O. Box 55820, Boston, MA 02205
Send a letter including an explanation of the family's need, the family's name, address, apartment number, zip code, telephone number, email address, and names, ages and genders of each child
12 years old and under. Due to the high volume of requests received, no wish lists or gift ideas can be accepted. Complete and sign the Holiday Gift Verification Form available from the DTA or other approved agency.
(617) 929-1525 (English) (617) 929-8006 (Spanish)
Deadline of November 30, 2012
Note : Although the deadline has passed, Globe Santa is still accepting applications on a rolling basis. However, there are no guarantees requests received after the deadline will be filled.