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Rockingham County free Christmas help

Updated October 21, 2025 • 3 min read • 568 words
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Rockingham County free Christmas help.

Several churches across Rockingham County can help during the Christmas holiday. In addition, residents can contact their local town office for assistance. Whether it is a free toy for a child or a hot meal for the entire family, support is provided. This will of course depend on an application being submitted on time, and approved by the charity running the program. Find information on the leading charities to contact for assistance at Christmas. Hundreds of children are generally assisted each year, and most are given a small toy or maybe article of clothing. When it comes to the parent, they are often given a basket of food and ingredients so they can make their own Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. Or if the person has no place to go, then a free meal may be served at some of the churches.

Deerfield Community Church

Address is 15 Church Street Deerfield, New Hampshire 03037 (603) 463-7800 An application is required. If done, and approved, food for Christmas, gift cards, or small gifts for children may be given out.

Kingston Town Office

163 Main Street Kingston, NH 03848 Main phone - (603) 642-3342 As with any town, they only offer Christmas programs to people in the local municipality.

Lamprey Health Care

207 South Main Street

Newmarket, NH 03857 (603) 659-3106 An Adopt a Family Christmas service is run. Donations of food, clothing, toys, and gifts are options.

Salvation Army Of Rockingham County

  • Middle Street

Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03802 For details, call (603) 436-2606 People need to apply at the local welfare office or Fire Department. Angel Tree may offer free gifts or toys. There are also winter coats for children and the elderly, Christmas food baskets, case management, and financial support. Some families are given vouchers for shopping.

Newton Town Office

Town Hall Road

Newton, NH 03858 Dial (603) 382-0398 The welfare service may help during the holidays.

Northwood Town Office

818 First NH Turnpike

Northwood, NH 03261 Residents can call (603) 942-5586

St Joseph Roman Catholic Church

  • Main Street

Salem, NH 03079 (603) 898-4933 Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance includes a meal and more.

Sandown Town Offices and Food Pantry

  • Hampstead Road

Sandown, New Hampshire 03873 For an application, dial (603) 887-3453 Donations of boxes of food, turkeys, gifts, and more are for working poor or unemployed.

St Matthew's Church

Location is 328 Main Street Sandown, NH 03873 (603) 887-4922 Assistance at Christmas is available in Rockingham County and southern New Hampshire. Toys, games, presents, and food are just some example of what the charity offers.

Windham Helping Hands

Mailing address is PO Box 4073 Windham, New Hampshire 03087 Phone - (603) 432-7732 Resources ranging from financial aid to toys, Christmas goods, and even home delivery for seniors can help less fortunate at the holidays. By