2026 Holiday Assistance in Colorado Springs
Find Thanksgiving meals and food baskets, Christmas gifts, and winter assistance in Colorado Springs and El Paso County. Check dates, eligibility, and how to apply.
Thanksgiving Help
Thanksgiving Meals
Thanksgiving Day Lunch at Marian House Kitchen
Availability Needs Confirmation
Provider Confirmation Pending
- What help is available?
- Free hot lunch from Marian House Kitchen. Its daily meal service runs every day of the year.
- Who qualifies?
- Anyone in need of a meal is welcome.
- How do I apply?
- Go to the Marian House Kitchen dining room during lunch service. For questions, call 719-475-7314.
- Documents
- The provider’s meal information does not list required documents.
- Dates and times
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain Time.
- Where do I go?
- Marian House Kitchen, 14 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs.
Times are in Colorado Mountain Time. Spaces are not guaranteed.
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Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Thanksgiving Meal Baskets
Availability Needs Confirmation
Provider Confirmation Pending
- What help is available?
- Uncooked Thanksgiving meal baskets through partner churches.
- Who qualifies?
- Individuals and families needing help with a holiday meal. Confirm any service-area rules.
- How do I apply?
- Register in person through November 13, or earlier if full. Choose a partner church for pickup when registering.
- Documents
- Complete an in-person registration form. Other required documents need confirmation.
- Dates and times
- Registration: Monday and Friday 5-7 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon; Thursday 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Pickup date: confirm at registration.
- Where do I go?
- Register at 4360 Montebello Dr #300, Colorado Springs. Pickup is at the church selected at registration.
Application deadline:
Times are in Colorado Mountain Time. Spaces are not guaranteed.
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Christmas Help
Christmas Toys & Gifts
Holiday Toy Distribution
Availability Needs Confirmation
Provider Confirmation Pending
- What help is available?
- Parents select holiday toys for children.
- Who qualifies?
- Families in El Paso County; children ages 0-12. Confirm additional rules with the application agency.
- How do I apply?
- Get an application through a listed participating agency or your child’s school. Choose an appointment on the application and follow the confirmation. Applications are not issued by the program website.
- Documents
- Identification for the adult and children; bring the appointment text or email.
- Dates and times
- Applications began November 1, 2026. Distribution December 7-23 by confirmed appointment. Deadline and remaining spaces need confirmation.
- Where do I go?
- 2204 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, at your confirmed appointment.
Times are in Colorado Mountain Time. Spaces are not guaranteed.
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The Jesus Church: Christmas for All
Availability Needs Confirmation
Provider Confirmation Pending
- What help is available?
- Shop for new Christmas gifts by appointment. The advance cost is $25 for 1–2 children, $50 for 3, or $75 for 4 or more. Childcare and gift wrapping are included.
- Who qualifies?
- Colorado Springs families with children from birth through eighth grade. Church membership is not required.
- How do I apply?
- Register and pay in advance through the organizer, then choose a 30-minute shopping appointment. To ask about financial assistance, email hannah@thejesuschurchcos.com.
- Documents
- The organizer does not list required documents.
- Dates and times
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time. Registration closes December 13 at 6 a.m.
- Where do I go?
- The Jesus Church, 3018 Virginia Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
Application deadline:
Times are in Colorado Mountain Time. Spaces are not guaranteed.
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