Below is a list of free holiday hampers and toys/gifts available across PEI. Programs listed under a county are open to  residents of that county. 

Click on the green names to see program details.

Programs are still being added. Please check back regularly for updates.

KINGS COUNTY:

• Christmas Box, Souris Lions Club: Food Hamper with gift for children 12years and under. Located in Souris. Open to residents in Souris and surrounding areas: Dingwell Mills to East Point.
• Christmas Free Grocery Market, the Monks at GEBIS:  Walk through and choose from tables of free groceries. Located in Montague. Open to households across PEI that are experiencing food insecurity.
• Christmas Hamper, Upper Room Hospitality Ministry: Food hampers. Located in Charlottetown. Open to people all across PEI.
• Christmas Hamper, Southern Kings and Queens Food Bank: Food hampers. Located in Montague. Open to residents in Kings and Queens Counties.
• Holiday Food Assistance, Souris Food Bank: Limited food support for single person households. Located in Souris. Open to residents of Souris area.
• Play Again Christmas Market: Parents can select from free gently used toys and children's items for ages 16 years and younger. 
  When: November 22nd, 11am-2pm
  Where:  Cornwall Civic Centre, 29 Cornwall Road, Cornwall
  For Who: Open to All
  How to Attend: Drop in
• Project Love, Gifts form the Heart: Food hamper with toys for children and present for adults.  Located in Charlottetown. Open to people all across PEI.
• Santa's Angels: Food hampers, personal items, and gifts for kids. Open to all across PEI. Santa's elves will drop off at your door.
• Trans Wish List, PEI Transgender Network: 2S/TGNBGD+ individuals and/or their parents/guardian(s) can sign-up to have someone donate their wish list items for the holidays. 

PRINCE COUNTY:

• Christmas Assistance, Salvation Army: Food hamper with toys for children. Located in Summerside. Open to those living in Borden Carlton to St Eleanors area, except for Kensington and St Eleanor's.
• Christmas Dinner Hamper, South Shore Food Share: Food basket. Open to people living in the rural area between Bonshaw, Borden-Carleton and Kinkora.
• Christmas Free Grocery Market, the Monks at GEBIS:  Walk through and choose from tables of free groceries. Located in Montague. Open to households across PEI that are experiencing food insecurity.
• Christmas Hamper Program, West Prince Caring Cupboard: Food hamper. Locations across West Prince. Open to residents of West Prince area.
• Christmas Hamper, Kensington Lions Club: Food hamper with toys for children. Registration located in Summerside. Pick-up in Kensington. Open to people living in the Kensington School District catchment area.
• Christmas Hamper, St Eleanors Lions Club: Food hamper and gift for kids. Registration is in Summerside. Hamper pick-up is in St. Eleanors. Open to those in the St. Eleanors area.
• Christmas Hamper, Summerside Kin Club: Food hampers for older adults and families with gifts for children. Located in Summerside. Open to those in Summerside and surrounding area: Reads Corner in Summerside to Miscouche.
• Christmas Hamper, Upper Room Hospitality Ministry: Food hampers. Located in Charlottetown. Open to people all across PEI.
• Play Again Christmas Market: Parents can select from free gently used toys and children's items for ages 16 years and younger. 
  When: November 22nd, 11am-2pm
  Where:  Cornwall Civic Centre, 29 Cornwall Road, Cornwall
  For Who: Open to All
  How to Attend: Drop in
• Project Love, Gifts form the Heart: Food hamper with toys for children and present for adults. Located in Charlottetown. Open to people all across PEI.
• Santa's Angels: Food hampers, personal items, and gifts for kids. Open to all across PEI. Santa's elves will drop off at your door.
• Trans Wish List, PEI Transgender Network: 2S/TGNBGD+ individuals and/or their parents/guardian(s) can sign-up to have someone donate their wish list items for the holidays. 

QUEENS COUNTY:

• Christmas Assistance, Salvation Army: Food hampers with toys for children. Located in Charlottetown. Open to people living in Queens County.
• Christmas Dinner Hamper, South Shore Food Share: Food basket. Open to people living in the rural area between Bonshaw, Borden-Carleton and Kinkora.
• Christmas Free Grocery Market, the Monks at GEBIS:  Walk through and choose from tables of free groceries. Located in Montague. Open to households across PEI that are experiencing food insecurity.
• Christmas Hamper, Upper Room Hospitality Ministry: Food hampers. Located in Charlottetown. Open to people all across PEI.
• Christmas Hamper, Southern Kings and Queens Food Bank: Food hampers. Located in Montague. Open to residents in Kings and Queens Counties.
• Play Again Christmas Market: Parents can select from free gently used toys and children's items for ages 16 years and younger. 
  When: November 22nd, 11am-2pm
  Where:  Cornwall Civic Centre, 29 Cornwall Road, Cornwall
  For Who: Open to All
  How to Attend: Drop in
• Project Love, Gifts form the Heart: Food hamper with toys for children and present for adults. Located in Charlottetown. Open to people all across PEI.
• Santa's Angels: Food hampers, personal items, and gifts for kids. Open to all across PEI. Santa's elves will drop off at your door.
• Trans Wish List, PEI Transgender Network: 2S/TGNBGD+ individuals and/or their parents/guardian(s) can sign-up to have someone donate their wish list items for the holidays. 

More 2025 details to come. Please check back for updates.

There is no cost for any of the listed events, unless noted.

Click on the green underlined names to see full program details.

KINGS COUNTY:

• Children's Christmas Party, Native Council of PEI: Open to Members of NCPEI ages 16 years and younger
  When: November 30th, 2pm-4pm. Registration deadline is November 17th
  Where: Dr. Roddie Community Centre (St. Peter's Bay Firehall), 5549 Route 2, St Peter's Bay
  Details: Annual children's Christmas party. To register, contact Hannah at admin@ncpei.com or 902-892-5314 with your child's name(s), age(s), and preferred gender
• Christmas Party, Alzheimer Society of PEI: Open to all, including seniors, caregivers, and persons living with dememtia.
  When: December 17th, 1pm-3pm
  Where: Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre, 21 Sullivan Lane, Montague
  Details: A free, fun festive afternoon with refreshments, Christmas music, cookie decoratind, socializing, and visit from sanata.  Pre-registration required. Call 902-628-2257, email society@alzpei.ca, or register online.
  Click on 'Christmas Party, Alzheimer Socoety of PEI' above to see more details and registration information.
• DIY Outdoor Christmas Planter and Meal, Native Council of PEI: Open to all members of NCPEI
  When: November 25th, 5pm-7pm. Registration deadline is November 17th
  Where: NCPEI Portage Office, 35262 Western Road, Portage
  Details: Part of the SAFE program. Build an outdoor Christmas Planter and have a meal together. Pre-registration required. Email safe2@ncpei.com
• Free Community Supper, Comité acadien et francophone de l'Est : Open to all, 
  When: December 2nd, 5pm-7pm
  Where: Pavillion de L'est, 861 Route 2, Rollo Bay
  Details: Free festive dinner of meat pie, vegetables, and dessert. No cost. Drop in.
• Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Open to newcomers / residents (to be a volunteer host)
  When: Over the holiday season. Registration deadline is December 20th.
  Where: Across PEI
  Details: Newcomers are matched with island residents to share in holiday traditions, such as a Christmas meal, seasonal activity, or party
  Click on 'Holiday Host Program' above to see more details and contact information
• Seniors' Christmas Dinner, Morell Lions Club: Open to all older adults
  When: December 6th. Doors open at 2pm for cards, dinner is served at 4pm. Registration deadline is November 24th.
  Where: Morell Firehall, 15 Park St, Morell
  Details: Enjoy a festive Christmas dinner in a friendly environment. Pre-registration required. Call Shawn Ryan at 902-629-5878. Take out or delivery is available upon request.
• Seniors' Christmas Party, Souris Lions Club: Open to all older adults
  When: December 12th, 7pm-10pm 
  Where: Souris Legion, 56 Main Street, Souris
  Details: Enjoy an evening with music and a light lunch. A drive may be able to be arranged, if required. For general inquiries, call 902-357-2117 or email sourislions@gmail.com
  

PRINCE COUNTY:

• Children's Christmas Party, Native Council of PEI: Open to Members of NCPEI ages 16 years and younger
  When: November 29th, 1pm-4pm. Registration deadline is November 17th
  Where: St. Luke's Church Hall, 1020 Route 142, O'Leary Corner
  Details: Annual children's Christmas party. To register, contact Hannah at admin@ncpei.com or 902-892-5314 with your child's name(s), age(s), and preferred gender
• Christmas Day Turkey Dinner, St. Paul's Catholic Parish Church: Open to all
  When: December 25th, 1pm-3pm
  Where: St. Paul's Catholic Parish Church, 289 Winter Street, Summerside
  Details:  Free Christmas Day turkey dinner with all the trimmings, music, and fun in a welcoming atmosphere. Pre-register by December 15th by calling Linda or Wayne at 902-436-4005.
• Christmas in Summerside, IRSA: Open to all
  When: November 26th, 4pm-7pm
  Where: Credit Union Place, 511 Notre Dame Street, Summerside
  Details:  An afternoon of festive family fun, with activities, hot chocolate, appetizers, and a visit from Santa. Drop in - pre-registration not required
• Christmas Party, CNIB: Open to all CNIB members and their guest
  When: November 22nd, 5pm-7pm
  Where: Gentlemen Jim’s Restaurant, 480 Granville Street, Summerside
  Details: A free festive dinner. Pre-registration required.
  Click on 'Christmas Party, CNIB' above to see more details and contact information.
• Christmas Party, Aboriginal Women's Association of PEI: Open to all members.
  When: December 3rd, 4pm-7pm
  Where: Minigoo Hospitality Room, 195 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island
  Details: Annual Christmas Party that includes a full turkey dinner, games, crafts, activities, and holiday cheer. Pre-registration required. Call 902-831-3059 or comment on their Facebook post to register.
• Christmas Party, Alzheimer Society of PEI: Open to all, including seniors, caregivers, and persons living with dememtia.
  When: November 26th, 1pm-3pm
  Where: St. Eleanors Lions Club, 121 East Drive, Summerside
  Details: A free, fun festive afternoon with refreshments, Christmas music, cookie decoratind, socializing, and visit from sanata.  Pre-registration required. Call 902-628-2257, email society@alzpei.ca, or register online.
  Click on 'Christmas Party, Alzheimer Socoety of PEI' above to see more details and registration information.
• DIY Outdoor Christmas Planter and Meal, Native Council of PEI: Open to all members of NCPEI
  When: November 25th, 5pm-7pm. Registration deadline is November 17th
  Where: NCPEI Portage Office, 35262 Western Road, Portage
  Details: Part of the SAFE program. Build an outdoor Christmas Planter and have a meal together. Pre-registration required. Email safe2@ncpei.com
• Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Open to newcomers / residents (to be a volunteer host)
  When: Over the holiday season. Registration deadline is December 20th.
  Where: Across PEI
  Details: Newcomers are matched with island residents to share in holiday traditions, such as a Christmas meal, seasonal activity, or party
  Click on 'Holiday Host Program' above to see more details and contact information
• Seniors Christmas Dinner, Town of O'Leary: Open to all older adults
  When: December 18th, 5pm
  Where: Town Hall, 18 Community Street, O'Leary
  Details: A free festive holiday dinner. Pre-registration required. Call 902-859-3311 to register.
• Turkey Dinner, Connection 2 Employment: Open to all with a self-identified need
  When: December 4th, 4pm-6pm
  Where: Waterfront Cafe, Holland College, 98 Water Street, Summerside
  Details: A free festive turkey dinner. 
  Click on 'Turkey Dinner' above to see more details and contact information.

QUEENS COUNTY:

• Children's Christmas Party, Native Council of PEI: Open to Members of NCPEI ages 16 years and younger
  When: December 7th, 2pm-4pm. Registration deadline is November 17th
  Where: NCPEI Programming Office, 614 North River Road, Charlottetown
  Details: Annual children's Christmas party. To register, contact Hannah at admin@ncpei.com or 902-892-5314 with your child's name(s), age(s), and preferred gender
• Christmas Party, CNIB: Open to all CNIB members and their guest
  When: December 4th, 5pm-7pm
  Where: Jack Blanchard Centre, 7 Pond Street, Charlottetown
  Details: A free festive dinner. Pre-registration required.
  Click on 'Christmas Party, CNIB' above to see more details and contact information.
• Christmas Party, Aboriginal Women's Association of PEI: Open to all members.
  When: December 1st, 4pm-7pm
  Where: NCPEI Programming Office, 614 North River Road, Suite 5, Charlottetown
  Details: Annual Christmas Party that includes a full turkey dinner, games, crafts, activities, and holiday cheer. Pre-registration required. Call 902-831-3059 or comment on their Facebook post to register.
• Christmas Party, Alzheimer Society of PEI: Open to all, including seniors, caregivers, and persons living with dememtia.
  When: December 4th, 1pm-3pm
  Where: Beaconsfield Carriage House, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown
  Details: A free, fun festive afternoon with refreshments, Christmas music, cookie decoratind, socializing, and visit from sanata.  Pre-registration required. Call 902-628-2257, email society@alzpei.ca, or register online.
  Click on 'Christmas Party, Alzheimer Socoety of PEI' above to see more details and registration information.
• Christmas Social, IRSA: Open to all
  When: December 11th, 4:30pm-7pm
  Where: Delta Hotel, 18 Queen Street, Charlottetown
  Details: Enjoy a festive, fun filled afternoon with food, cookie decoration, visit with Santa, kids activities, and live music. Free. Drop in.
• Kijiji Celebration, Black Cultural Society of PEI: Open to all
  When: November 29th, 1pm-4pm
  Where: St. Peter's Hall, 7 All Souls lane, Charlottetown
  Details: Come together in joy and gratitude at Kijiji Celebration: Honoring Our Village, a heartwarming gathering celebrating unity, culture, and togetherness. There will be food. Free. Dop in.
• Seniors' Christmas Dinner, North Rustico Lions Club: Open to seniors in the North Rustico area
  When: December 14th at 6pm
  Where: North Rustico Lions Club, 17 Timber Lane, North Rustico
  Details: Full Christmas dinner. Dine in only. Cost is $5. Tickets can be purchased at the North Rustico Lions Club bar.
• Seniors' Christmas Dinner, Tracadie Lions Club: Open to anyone 60 years and older
  When: November 30th at 4pm
  Where: Tracadie Community Centre, 148 Station Road, Mount Stewart
  Details: A free festive dinner. No registration required - drop in. If questions, email tracadielions@gmail.com or message via Facebook
• Seniors' Christmas Dinner, Stratford and Area Lions Club: Open to seniors in the Stratford area
  When: November 30th at 4pm
  Where: Our Lady of Assumption Church Hall, 151 Stratford Rd
  Details: Full Christmas dinner. Tickets required. Can be picked up at the Lions Club at the Mason Rd roundabout exit on Saturday, November 15th at 10am. First come, first-serve basis.
• Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Open to newcomers / residents (to be a volunteer host)
  When: Over the holiday season. Registration deadline is December 20th.
  Where: Across PEI
  Details: Newcomers are matched with island residents to share in holiday traditions, such as a Christmas meal, seasonal activity, or party
  Click on 'Holiday Host Program' above to see more details and contact information

Write to Santa. Santa will reply before Christmas if you send him a letter by December 8th! And he replies in the same language as the letter!

If you are looking to make a gift or monetary donation to a holiday program, below is a list of programs that use the donations to provide gifts or food during the holidays. Many listed are also looking for volunteers.  Please click on the green, underlined name below for full details.

We are still working on putting together a complete list. Please check back for updates!

• All of the programs listed above in the Holiday Hampers & Gifts section are accepting donations.
• Santas for Seniors - Western PEI: Accepts monetary donations to buy gifts buy gifts for all residents in a Community Care/Manors from Tignish to Wellington.
• Santas for Seniors - Montague Area: Choose a tag and purchase a Christmas gift for a senior who resides in local nursing homes. Monetary donations are also accepted to purchase gifts. The tree filled with the wishes can be found at the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre in Montague, 21 Sullivan Drive.  
• Trans Wish List, PEI Transgender Network: Wishlists will be featured on PEITN's social media throughout the month of December.
• White Cross Christmas Campaign, CHMA: Donations are used to provide a gift package for program members.
• Christmas Sweets, Inclusions East: Support their programs to build skills for people with intellectual disabilities through purchasing holiday treats.
• Christmas Wish Program, PEI Family Violence Prevention Services: Match with parents/guardians who have stayed at Anderson House or who were part of the Outreach program, to provide a $50 gift card to a requested store.
• Food Drive, New Haven Army Cadets: Drive thru food collection. December 14th, 11am-3pm at Kingston Legion, 15383 Trans-Canada Hwy, Clyde River.
• Christmas Toy Drive, VirtueLife Financial: Toy donations being collected December 1st-20th, 9am-5pm at 28A Myrtle Street, Stratford and 539 Main Street, Montague.
• Tots for Toys, Ocean 100: Toy drive. See website for donation drop-off information.
• Angel Tree Christmas, Prison Fellowship Canada: Connects church communities and individuals with families of prisoners through the delivery of a Christmas gift on behalf of a parent who is incarcerated.
• Mitten Tree, Summerside Trinity United Church:  Donate items until December 12th or at the Sunday serices on December 7th and 14th.
• Feed My Sheep Christ Celebration Breakfast , Summerside Trinity United Church: Contact for suggested gift donations that will be distributed to breakfast program guests.
• Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Seeking Island residents to volunteer to host newcomers for a holiday tradition such as Christmas meal, party, or festive event. 
• Adopt-a Family, Wendell Taylor's Garage, Stratford: Nominate a family to have Wendell's Garage purchade gifts and food gift card for them. Nominations are confidential.
• Book Donations, PEI Public Libraries: All PEI Libraries are accepting donations of new and very gently used books for children. Books will be given to local food banks for distribution as part of their Christmas Hamper program. Donations accepted October 28th-November 18th.
• West Prince Toy Drive: Donate new, unwrapped toys. November 30th, 1pm-4pm. Drop-off location at Alberton, Miminegash, O'Leary, Tignish, and West Point Fire Departments. Donations go to West Prince Christmas Hampers.
• Cops for Christmas, Summerside Police Services: Accepting donations of toys  on November 29th, 9am-12pm at Credit Union Place, 511 Notre Dame Street, Summerside
• Shelters across PEI:Shelters accept Christmas gifts for residents
• Be a Santa to a Resident, Prince Edward Home/Beach Grove Home (Charlottetown): Call 902-368-6758
• Be a Santa to a Resident: Many nursing homes across PEI welcome Christmas gift donations for residents. Call or visit your local nursing home.
• Food Banks across PEI: All food banks are accepting donations for their regular service and their holiday hampers
• Hillsborough Hospital, Charlottetown: Suggested donations of small gifts such as unscented lotions and body care products, puzzle books, games, slippers, sweaters, candy, gift cards, etc.

There are several non-profit organizations that run low cost/free used clothing and household goods programs in PEI. Click on the links below for information.

• Baby & Children's Clothing
• Youth & Adult Clothing
• Household Goods & Hygiene Products (furniture, books, toys, appliances, etc...)

If you are looking for emotional support, counselling, or help with addictions during the holidays, click on the links below.

• Counselling, addiction treatment, and support groups
• Helplines

For information on shelters, low-cost housing, housing repair/rebate programs, and supportive housing programs, click here. Or reach out 211 PEI Community Resource Navigators 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1. Phone interpretation is available in 240+ languages.