2026 Holiday Help Guide
Organizations across PEI offer a variety of holiday programs. Click below on a topic to find out details.
Programs for 2026 are still being finalized. Stay tuned for updates and check back frequently!
Reach out to 211 PEI for any questions. 211 can be reached 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1. Or weekdays by texting 2-1-1, online chat or emailing help@pe.211.ca.
All listed holiday programs are accepting donations and may have volunteer opportunities. Contact programs for details.
For additional services, you can search the 211 PEI website or reach out by phone, email, chat or text for information on a variety of community, social, health, and government supports across PEI.
Holiday Hampers & Gifts
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 red names to see program details.
Programs are still being added. Please check back regularly for updates.
Kings County:
- Play Again Christmas Market: Parents can select from free gently used toys and children's items for ages 16 years and younger.
When: November 21st, 11am-1pm (or until supplies last)
Where: Cornwall Civic Centre, 29 Cornwall Road, Cornwall
For Who: Open to All
How to Attend: Drop in
- 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.
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 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, 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.
- 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-1pm
Where: Cornwall Civic Centre, 29 Cornwall Road, Cornwall
For Who: Open to All
How to Attend: Drop in
- 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.
Queens County:
- 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-1pm
Where: Cornwall Civic Centre, 29 Cornwall Road, Cornwall
For Who: Open to All
How to Attend: Drop in
- 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.
Free Holiday Meals and Socials
More 2026 details to come. Please check back for updates.
There is no cost for any of the listed events, unless noted.
Kings County:
- Children's Christmas Party, Native Council of PEI: Open to Members of NCPEI ages 16 years and younger
When: December 5th, 4pm-6pm. Registration deadline is November 13th
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 email admin@ncpei.com or call 902-892-5314 with your child's name(s), age(s), interests, and preferred gender
- Christmas Dinners, Native Council of PEI: Open to Members of NCPEI
When: December 10th, 5pm-7pm.
Where: St. Peter's Complex, 1968 Cardigan Road, St. Peter's Bay
Details: Free Christmas dinner. No registration required - drop in
- Seniors Christmas Dinner, Morell Lions Club: Open to Older adults
When: December 5th, 4pm. Doors open at 2pm for cards. Registration deadline is November 23rd.
Where: Morell Fire Hall, 15 Park Street, Morell
Details: Free Christmas dinner. Pre-registration required. Call 902-629-5878.
- Free Community Christmas Brunch, Comité acadien et francophone de l'Est : Open to all
When: November 29th, 9:30am-11:30am
Where: Pavillion de L'est, 861 Route 2, Rollo Bay
Details: Free festive brucnh of waffles, sausages, boiled eggs, fruit, yogurt, cheese, juice, and tea or coffee. Drop in.
- Christmas Party, Alzheimer Society of PEI: Open to all, including seniors, caregivers, and persons living with dememtia.
When: November 20th, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Where: Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre, 21 Sullivan Lane, Montague
Details: A free, fun festive afternoon with refreshments, music, and socializing. Pre-registration required. Call 902-628-2257 or register online.
Prince County:
- Children's Christmas Party, Native Council of PEI: Open to Members of NCPEI ages 16 years and younger
When: November 28th, 1pm-3pm. Registration deadline is November 13th
Where: O'Leary Town Hall, 18 Community Street, O'Leary
Details: Annual children's Christmas party. To register email admin@ncpei.com or call 902-892-5314 with your child's name(s), age(s), interests, and preferred gender
- Christmas Dinners, Native Council of PEI: Open to Members of NCPEI
When: December 8th, 5pm-7pm.
Where: O'Leary Town Hall, 18 Community Street, O'Leary
Details: Free Christmas dinner. No registration required - drop in
- Free Community Christmas Brunch, Comité acadien et francophone de l'Est : Open to all
When: November 29th, 9:30am-11:30am
Where: Pavillion de L'est, 861 Route 2, Rollo Bay
Details: Free festive brucnh of waffles, sausages, boiled eggs, fruit, yogurt, cheese, juice, and tea or coffee. Drop in.
- Christmas Party, Alzheimer Society of PEI: Open to all, including seniors, caregivers, and persons living with dememtia.
When: December 16th, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Where: 5 Maris Stella Avenue, Summerside
Details: A free, fun festive afternoon with refreshments, music, and socializing. Pre-registration required. Call 902-628-2257 or register online.
- Turkey Dinner, Connection 2 Employment: Open to all with a self-identified need
When: December 3rd, 4pm-5:30pm
Where: Waterfront Cafe, Holland College, 98 Water Street, Summerside
Details: A free festive turkey dinner. Drop in. First come, first serve.
Queens County:
- Children's Christmas Party, Native Council of PEI: Open to Members of NCPEI ages 16 years and younger
When: December 6th, 2pm-4pm. Registration deadline is November 13th
Where: Church of Nazarene Sherwood, 40 Woodlawn Drive, Charlottetown
Details: Annual children's Christmas party. To register email admin@ncpei.com or call 902-892-5314 with your child's name(s), age(s), interests, and preferred gender
- Christmas Dinners, Native Council of PEI: Open to Members of NCPEI
When: December 1st, 5pm-7pm.
Where: Brackley Community Centre, 14 Union Road, Charlottetown
Details: Free Christmas dinner. No registration required - drop in
- Christmas Party, Alzheimer Society of PEI: Open to all, including seniors, caregivers, and persons living with dememtia.
When: December 1st, 1pm-3pm
Where: Beaconsfield Carriage House, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown
Details: A free, fun festive afternoon with refreshments, music, and socializing. Pre-registration required. Call 902-628-2257 or register online.
- Children's Christmas Party, Town of Stratford: Open to all
When: November 27th, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Cotton Park, 57 Bunbury Road, Stratford
Details: A fun festive chidlren's part with Santa, carollers, refreshmennts, and art activity. Drop in.
Write to Santa
Write to Santa. Santa will reply before Christmas if you send him a letter by December 9th! And he replies in the same language as the letter!
Holiday Donations
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 red 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 - 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.
- Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Seeking Island residents to volunteer to host newcomers for a holiday tradition such as Christmas meal, party, or festive event.
- 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 20th-November 18th.
- 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.
Clothing & Household Goods
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.
Mental Health & Addictions
If you are looking for emotional support, counselling, or help with addictions during the holidays, click on the links below.
Shelter & Housing Supports
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.
