The Salvation Army, 501 E. 12th Ave., will accept applications for Christmas assistance between 10 a.m. and noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 18-20. These will be the only sign-up days and there will be no make-up days, according to a news release.
Low-income families with children under 12 may apply for Christmas gift assistance at the Salvation Army. All applicants must bring the following information:
• Photo ID for the head of household (driver’s license or state ID);
• Proof of residence: (one of these) utility bill, phone bill, rental agreement or mail that matches the applicant’s ID with zip codes;
• Proof of household income: (one of the following) paycheck stub, Department of Human Services paperwork, unemployment documentation, food stamps documentation;
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• Proof for children: (one of the following) TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) papers, birth certificate, any legal form that has the applicant’s name and the child’s name and date of birth. (Social Security cards won’t be accepted as proof that the applicant is the child’s parent or guardian.)
• Proof that children have the same address as the head of household such as Medicaid forms, report card, shot records or lease agreements.
• Clothing/shoe sizes and gift suggestions for the children (12 and under.)
“Do not bring your children with you or you will not be allowed to register,” according to the news release. “It is ideal to keep your suggested gifts at $30 or less.”
The Salvation Army only provides suggestions to the sponsors, however the sponsors decide what gifts to buy. Details: The Salvation Army, 870-534-0504.