The Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund helps eligible families in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex, and Ipswich provide gifts for their children ages 0-18 during the holiday season.
Applications must be received by December 1, 2026 and cannot be accepted after the deadline.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Please Read Carefully!
- Make sure to fill out the entire form and provide the correct contact information.
- To be eligible, you must currently live in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex, or Ipswich.
- Children must be 0-18 years of age, with December 31, 2008 as the cutoff birth date.
- You may only apply ONCE per child (if a child shares time between multiple households, only one household/parent may apply). If more than one person applies for a child, all applicants will be notified and the applicants will determine who will pick up gifts for the child.
- After you submit your application, you will be notified by email that we have received your application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your application did not go through. Please call us at 351-237-2585 for assistance.
- After your application has been successfully submitted, we will contact you via email between Dec. 3 – Dec. 11 to schedule an appointment for the holiday store. We will only contact you before Dec. 3 if you are NOT eligible for the fund.
- Children ages 9 and under will receive toys. Children ages 10 – 18 will receive a gift card.
Ready to Get Started?
Complete the form below. Please submit only one application per child.