Christmas Emergent Assistance
🎄 **Volusia County Emergency & Holiday Assistance Resources (Christmas 2025)** 🎄
Need help this holiday season? Here are trusted local programs offering emergency aid for families, adults, and seniors—including rental, utility, food, and Christmas gift assistance:
1. **Operation Santa (Volusia County)**
- Christmas gifts and support for children and families in need.
- Contact: Check with local Salvation Army branches or call 386-239-6750 for details.
2. **Salvation Army – West Volusia**
- Christmas Assistance, Rent & Utility Payment Help, Emergency Disaster Response, Food Pantry.
- 1240 S High St, DeLand, FL 32720
- Phone: 386-738-2406
3. **Volusia County Human Services**
- Rental deposit, utility bill, and emergency assistance.
- Apply: https://www.volusia.org/services/community-services/community-assistance/human-services/human-services-programs.stml
- Phone: 386-239-7757
4. **Second Harvest Food Bank – Volusia**
- Food vouchers, groceries, and community food pantries.
- Find help: https://feedhopenow.org/find-help/community-resources-volusia/
5. **Neighborhood Center of West Volusia**
- Rent and utility assistance, food pantry, and crisis support.
- 434 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720
- Phone: 386-734-8120 ext. 106 or 103
6. **AdventHealth Community Resource Directory**
- Connects families with local food, housing, and utility support.
- Search resources: https://www.adventhealth.com/find-help
7. **LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) – Volusia County**
- Utility bill payment help for qualifying households.
- Info: 386-736-2700
8. **Domestic Abuse Council – Beacon Center**
- Emergency shelter and crisis support for survivors.
- 386-255-2102 (24/7 hotline)
9. **One Voice for Volusia**
- Housing, shelter, and emergency resource navigation.
- Call: 386-279-0029 or 386-236-9710
10. **Orange City Community Assistance**
- Temporary emergency aid for Orange City residents (rental, utility, food).
- 205 E Graves Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
- Phone: 386-775-5204
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Know someone in need? Please share this list or tag a friend. These organizations are still helping local families—often quietly, but always with heart. For more, contact United Way’s 2-1-1 hotline (dial 211) for 24/7 referrals.
Stay strong, Volusia County. You’re not alone this holiday season!

