Free Holiday Resources

2025 Holiday Resources

Find some free holiday resources in Western MA, such as turkey giveaways, meals, and toys and other events during the Thanksgiving and winter holiday season.

*Please note that we are continuing to build on the this list of resources available. Please contact us with any information about other free holiday resources available to residents in Western MA.

Salvation Army Corps

There are many Salvation Armies across Western MA that provide assistance with holiday turkeys, meals, toys, and other holiday resources. Call your local Salvation Army Corps to inquire what they can provide. Keep in mind that registration or applications may be due well before the holiday.

Toy Drives

Christmas Assistance for Toys - Holyoke

512 Pleasant St, Holyoke, MA

Monday, November 10th to Friday, November 14th from 9 - 12pm & 1 - 3pm

Sign up for Christmas Assistance at the Holyoke Salvation Army. For residents of Holyoke, South Hadley, Chicopee & Granby. Call 413-532-6312 for more information.

Amherst Survival Center Gift Drive

138 Sunderland Rd, Amherst, MA

Amherst Survival Center is accepting NEW children's books, games, toys, and winter accessories for ALL ages from now until December 31st. Households with children 0-17 years old living in Amherst, Belchertown, Deerfield, Granby, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, South Deerfield, Sunderland, Ware, and Whately are welcome to shop during their pantry visit throughout the month of December. Call 413-549-3968 x110.

Toys For Tots

Greenfield Housing Authority

1 Elm Terrace, Greenfield, MA

October 20th - November 21st

Sign up your children 0-14 years old for the Toys-4-Tots list. Only 1 gift per child. Call 413-475-3621 or email Emma@greenfieldhousing.org.

Monastery Heights Holiday Drive

110 Monastery Ave, West Springfield, MA

Saturday, November 29th from 11 - 4pm

Visit their website or call 413-781-1282 to learn more.

It Takes a Village Holiday Gift Assistance

Families in the Gateway district can apply to receive Holiday Gift Assistance through It Takes a Village. To learn more or request an application, email info@hilltownvillage.org.