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Holiday Help 2025 (CAP4Kids.org/Columbus/Holiday)

The annual CAP4Kids Holiday Help List is here! This list is being updated in real time. Check back often for updates on giveaways for meals, winter clothing, toys, and more to help keep the holidays bright for all. Do you know of a resource we should add to the list? Let us know at CAP4KidsColumbus@nationwidechildrens.org.
**All CAP4Kids material is for general information purposes. While we endorse careful review of the information on our site, we cannot endorse any particular organization. Availability may change quickly. Please contact agencies directly to verify accuracy and access services. Information in each section is listed by date or alphabetically** 

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Free Holiday Meals

Free Meals Year-Round: cap4kids.org/columbus/food/meal

Food Pantries: cap4kids.org/columbus/food/now

Franklin County Food Resources: cap4kids.org/columbus/food/now

Holiday Toys & Free Stores

Deadlines for free Christmas toys in 2025 have now passed.

Year-round Free Stores: cap4kids.org/columbus/home-goods

Free Coats, Winter Clothing & Hygiene Items

Year-round Clothing & Hygiene Items: cap4kids.org/columbus/home-goods

Holiday Donating & Volunteering

Please carefully review program and sign-up opportunities. Volunteering opportunities may be ongoing or on specific dates and times. Donations may have specific guidelines for acceptable items, and many organizations offer Amazon Wish Lists with preferred items. Most organizations also accept monetary donations.
Food Pantries: cap4kids.org/columbus/food/now
Volunteering & Donating: cap4kids.org/columbus/volunteer

Columbus Recreation & Parks | Adopt-A-Center
Make a financial donation or shop the Amazon Wish List to help provide toys, meals, hygiene items, and clothing for families.
crpfoundation.org/programs/adoptacenter

Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Visit the website to make a donation or find volunteer opportunities. Volunteering is available for individuals, families, and groups at multiple locations. Ages 16+ are welcome, ages 11-15 are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
mofc.org/get-involved/volunteer

One Warm Coat
This national organization helps people and organizations hold coat drives and donate coats. Click on their searchable map to find local coat drives near you, places coats can be donated and ways to give.
(877) 663-9276
www.onewarmcoat.org

Salvation Army | Christmas Cheer
All ages can volunteer to ring the iconic Red Kettle to help raise money for holiday programs. Visit the website to register as a volunteer or to make a monetary donation.
easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southwest-ohio/central-ohio/kettlefaq

Seeds of Caring
Offers a variety of opportunities for kids and families to serve the community from home or in-person. Visit the website for upcoming service projects.
seedsofcaring.org/participate/columbus

Essential Needs

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Supporting Kids During the Holidays

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