Holiday Help & Resources in Volusia County

The holidays can be a difficult time for families facing financial hardship. The following organizations may be able to help with food, Christmas gifts, holiday meals, utility bills, rent, and other basic needs. Please call ahead to confirm availability, eligibility, and application deadlines, as funding and programs may change from year to year.

FOOD & HOLIDAY MEALS

1. Neighborhood Center of West Volusia
Phone: 386-734-8120
Location: DeLand
Offers food assistance, emergency assistance, referrals, and seasonal holiday programs for children, including Santaland.

2. The Salvation Army of Volusia County
Phone: 386-236-2020
Location: Daytona Beach
Offers food assistance, Christmas gifts for eligible children, and limited rental and utility assistance when funding is available.

3. Jerry Doliner Food Bank
Phone: 386-672-0294
Location: Ormond Beach
Provides food assistance to individuals and families in need. Call to confirm distribution days and requirements.

4. Halifax Urban Ministries
Phone: 386-317-5886
Location: Daytona Beach
Helps connect individuals and families with food, housing assistance, homelessness prevention, and available rental or utility assistance.

5. West Volusia Dream Center
Phone: 386-218-6111
Location: Orange City
Provides food support and other basic-needs outreach. Call to ask about upcoming food distributions and available services.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS & TOYS FOR CHILDREN

6. Salvation Army Angel Tree
Phone: 386-236-2020
Location: Daytona Beach
Provides Christmas gifts to eligible children through its holiday gift program. Call to ask about 2026 registration, eligibility, and availability.

7. Toys for Tots — Volusia County
Provides holiday toys for eligible children. Families can check with local distribution agencies, including the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, about registration and availability. Apply as early as possible because deadlines and supplies are limited.

8. Santaland Toy Giveaway
Phone: 386-734-8120
Location: Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, DeLand
A community holiday event offering toys and holiday activities for children. Call to confirm this year's event date, registration requirements, and details.

HELP WITH RENT, ELECTRIC, WATER & OTHER BILLS

9. Volusia County Human Services
Phone: 386-239-7757
Offers information about assistance programs for qualifying households, including help with electric bills through LIHEAP and other available energy assistance programs. Ask about current funding, application requirements, and water-bill assistance.

10. The Salvation Army — Emergency Financial Assistance
Phone: 386-236-2020
Location: Daytona Beach
May offer assistance with overdue utility bills and rent for eligible households when funding is available. Call to ask about application procedures.

11. Neighborhood Center of West Volusia
Phone: 386-734-8120
Location: DeLand
Provides referrals and financial assistance for eligible residents when funding is available. Ask about help with emergency expenses and bills.

ADDITIONAL FOOD PANTRY OPTIONS

Call ahead to confirm operating hours, distribution dates, and eligibility requirements.

· Epiphany Outreach Ministries — Port Orange | 386-767-6611

· Our Lady of Hope Outreach Ministries — Port Orange | 386-788-6144

· Community United Methodist Church — Daytona Beach | 386-252-3655

· Gifts of Love Food Bank — Edgewater | 386-423-5257

· Prince of Peace Social Service — Ormond Beach | 386-676-1695

· First United Methodist Church — New Smyrna Beach | 386-428-4371

· Deltona Alliance Church — Deltona | 386-574-6046

· Community United Methodist Church — DeBary | 386-668-4805

· Orange City United Methodist Church — Orange City | 386-775-3068

· Salvation Army — West Volusia — DeLand | 386-738-2406

ONE NUMBER THAT CAN CONNECT YOU TO MANY RESOURCES

211 Volusia-Flagler

Phone: Dial 2-1-1

Free, confidential assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call 211 for referrals to local resources for:

· Food pantries and holiday meals

· Christmas assistance and children's gifts

· Rent and utility assistance

· Housing and emergency shelter

· Healthcare, childcare, and other basic needs

This is an excellent starting point if you aren't sure which organization can help.

HELPFUL TIPS

· Contact organizations as early as possible. Holiday assistance programs often have registration deadlines and limited funding.

· Be prepared to provide identification, proof of address, household income, children's ages or birth certificates, and copies of overdue bills, if required.

· If a program is full, ask whether the organization can refer you to another local resource.

· Always call to verify current services and 2026 holiday program details before visiting.

Please share this information with anyone who may need a little extra help this holiday season. No one should have to navigate difficult times alone.