Free Christmas tree programs in 2020.  Christmas trees are really very expensive and $30 or 40 is a lot to pay for something you will throw in the trash in a few days.  Do a search for free Christmas trees near me and you will be surprised to know, there are programs donating to low-income families and veterans.   I found an interesting way to get free or discount trees is to wait until the evening before Christmas.

If found this out years ago when I waiting until the last minute to get a tree.  When I went shopping, the man at the tree lot was backing up are ready to call it a day.  I found a tree and asked him how much,  he said, “take it.  It’s free.  If you don’t want to wait until Christmas Eve to get a tree, keep reading.

Organizations that Give Free Christmas Trees

Christmas Tree Santas

This organization works with community and human services organizations to help low-income families experience the joys of Christmas by giving away free trees.  Of course they can not provide for every family in need, as with most charities it is a first come first serve situation.   A certain number of trees are set aside before time.

Families will receive a voucher to present when you come to pick up your Christmas tree.  Each year this organization is adding new locations to the list of deserving families.  Right now there is six-state this program is available.  Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Texas.  Here is a list of states and organizations locations:   Here is a list of states and organizations locations:

The Christmas Tree Project

This free Christmas tree program is sponsored by a wonderful organization. Their goal to not only to give away free trees but fully decorated trees!  What an insightful concept.   Many families may not have been able to afford electric lights, all the things that make the holiday season come to life.  To date, this organization has given more than 2,800 trees!  They serve,  Colorado Springs and Denver,  Reno and Los Angeles, and are now all over the US.  To request a tree go here.

• Colorado Springs, Colorado  – Call David Fein: 719-799-6070  ​
• Denver, Colorado – Call Jeff Carney: 303-887-5459
• Reno, NV – Call CW Conner: 775-336-8959
• Los Angeles, and CA –  Call David Fein: 719-799-6070

Trees for Troops

This is an organization that gives free Christmas trees to military families.  The initial program sent a live tree to soldiers who were deployed to try to bring a little holiday cheer to men and women away from their families.  Today military families who are separated from the partners can also get free trees.  Each year trees are given out to military families on the first weekend of December.  If you are a military spouse that would like to receive the free tree contacts the organization early.

Trees for Troops
P.O. Box 3729
Littleton, CO 80161
800-965-1653

Christmas Tree Santas

Roswell Georgia

The Child Development Association

89 Grove Way, Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 992-4006

HomeStretch

89 Grove Way, Roswell, GA 30075
Phone: (770) 642-9185

Massachusetts

Amesbury, MA

Amesbury Holiday Program
They also give free toys, clothes, and gift cards
Contact: Raelene at 978-388-0626

Malden, MA
The action of Boston Family Community Development
11 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA 02148, Suite 104
(781) 321-2501

Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley
18 Maple St, Salisbury, MA 01952
(978) 462-7003

Community Action Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start
3 Washington Square, Haverhill, MA 01830
978-373-1971

Community Service of Newburyport
35 Summer St, Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-7562

Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center
2 Harris St, Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0999

The Salvation Army
40 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0883

The Pettengill House
13 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952
(978) 463-8801

YWCA
13 Market St, Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-9922

South St. Paul, Minnesota

Neighbors, Inc
222 Grand Ave W, South St Paul, MN 55075
(651) 455-5000

New Jersey

Boys and Girls Club 
1 Avon Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 242-1200

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
451 Van Houten St, E 18th St, Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 278-7900

North Carolina

Hope Match – Charlotte, NC
Christmas Assistance

The Family Enrichment Movement
101 W. Sugar Creek Street, Charlotte, NC 28625
704) 397-6869

Servant’s Heart
N 9229, Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227
(704) 680-6533

Unisal Organization
101 W Sugar Creek Rd Unit 2, Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 521-6166

Charlotte Bridge Home
2200 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 332-8802

Texas

Austin Children’s Shelter
4800 Manor Rd A, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 267-7233

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