Where to get Christmas Help 2025 in Utah

Hey Adventurers! It’s crazy to think the holidays are around the corner. One thing that has been on my mind lately is how hard last Christmas was for me and my family. We had just had a baby, I’d left my business of 5 years and no longer had income, and it felt like we were scraping by (because we were at the time). 

As a parent you just want Christmas to be magical like it was for us growing up, and when money is tight it feels like you can’t make that happen. But I’m here to tell you, you can still make it magical, and I want to share some resources to get help with Christmas presents this holiday season. 

Where You Can Get Help This 2025 Christmas Season

I separated these sections into different categories, because let’s be honest, the help you qualify for will be dependent on your income. When we were struggling it was SO HARD to find help because we “made too much”. So, I’m going to share resources that require you to qualify, and those that will help regardless so we can all have a great holiday season this year. 

Christmas Help for Low-Income families

1. 1. Salvation Army/Angel Tree
      • • Eligibility: Children 12 and under, six children maximum
      • • Required Documents:
          • • Birth Certificate for children
          • • Photo ID for all adults in the household
          • • Proof of income

      • • Click here to Apply

1. 1. Sub for Santa
      • • Eligibility: Children 18 months – 16 years old (though older children may qualify still)
      • • Required Documents
          • • Birth Certificates
          • • Only available for those in Utah County
          • • Photo ID for parent/s
          • • Proof of Income (things like church assistance, housing help, may help you get approved)
          • • Registration Open October 21st

      • • Click here to Apply

1. 1. • • Eligibility: They don’t specify their requirements, but ask that you message them on Facebook or through their website if you need assistance. 
        • Required Documents – I have reached out to get this information, but haven’t heard back yet. I will update once I have more information.Christmas Morning (Ogden, Utah)

1. 1. Utah Kids Foundation: Stuff the Stocking Fund
      • • Eligibility: Aimed for families with children that have disabilities and their siblings
      • • Requirements: No current information regarding this years requirements
      • • Click here to follow them on Facebook

Christmas Help Regardless of Income

1. 1. Community Christmas (Northern Utah)
      • • Eligibility: Children 18 months – 16 years
      • • Required Documents:
          • • Must watch life skills online class or attend in-person class
          • • Fill out application
          • • Cannot be registered for a different assistance program (sub for Santa, angel tree, etc)
          • • Registration opens November 8th
          • • Click here to Apply

1. 1. Eagle Mountain Library Toy Drive
      • • Eligibility: Anyone can come.
      • • Required Documents: None.
          • • One toy per child allowed, toys are first-come, first-serve
          • • Go in during library hours and a library clerk will help assist you

1. 1. USPS Operation Santa
      • • Eligibility: Anyone can send in a letter
      • • Required Documents: Must send in a letter to Santa,
          • • USPS will post it, and someone MAY adopt your kids and mail toys to you directly (private info is hidden)

      • • Click here for details on sending your letter to Santa

1. 1. Toys for Tots
      • • Eligibility: Anyone who is in need of assistance can apply
      • • Requirements:
          • • There are no specific requirements. But they do ask to please not apply if you’re not in need of help. If you need assistance, they don’t check income, but please don’t take advantage as it will limit the amount of families in need they are able to help.

      • • You can Apply Here

1. 1. Soldiers Angels
      • • Eligibility: Qualified Military or Veteran Families
      • • Requirements: E1-E6 Active Duty, National Guard Active Duty, Reservist Active, Veteran in Hud housing, Honorably discharged veteran with 10% or more disability rating.
          • • They provide $50-$75 per registered child for gifts
          • • They provide a grocery gift card between $75-$125 for food during the holidays

      • • This program is to help supplement Christmas Costs
      • • Registration is open from September 1st – October 31st, or until full.
      • • You can Apply Here

Other Options for Christmas Help

1. • Post in your local city page for free items
     • • Find your local “buy nothing” group on Facebook. Here, you can ask for items, or claim items that others are getting rid of.

• • Find free items on marketplace
    • • Facebook marketplace is full of free items. Be sure to check the toy section to see if there are any toys your kids would enjoy.

• • Visit Uglies closet in Pleasant Grove 
    • • This is a great non-profit that is similar to DI, but smaller and have resources for single mothers.

• • Talk with your local church
    • • Most churches have a bishop or pastor you can talk with to get assistance from the church. Sometimes the church themselves host toy drives to help families in need. Make sure to check your local church!

• • Local toy swaps
    • • Some cities or churches host toy swaps each year. This is where you can bring your kids old toys (if you have any) and pick up “new” toys for your kids free of charge. This is a great way to reuse toys that aren’t broken and still have life.
    • • You can usually find these by searching toy swaps + your city name into the Facebook search bar.
      • Be sure to follow us on our Facebook Page! We will be hosting a toy swap in 2025, and we’d love to have you join. 

• • Nextdoor App
    • • Post on your Nextdoor app and see if any of your neighbors have any clothing/toys they no longer need.

Wrapping Up: Your Guide to Christmas Help 2025

I know Christmas can be a hard time for many, but you are not alone. This has been a rough year for lots of families. You’re a great mom/dad. You can still make your Christmas magical for your family without spending lots of money. Remember that the real spirit of Christmas is by helping others and being with your family, because at the end of this life, family is all we have. 

I’m sure even more resources will become available the closer we get to the holidays, so I will keep this page updated. Feel free to refer back to it. Follow us on social media as well for quicker updates.

You’re welcome to check out my free winter bucket list items, as well as family traditions to start during Christmas. I also post deals, adventures, and more on my Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok pages. I’d love it if you’d follow along.

I hope you were able to find this information helpful, and I pray that your family will have the best Christmas this season. If you need additional ideas for free activities, or traditions to start, we have lots of resources for you. Be sure to check out our printables as well for some Santa footprints!

Cheers!