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Providing physical needs such as grocery, utility and gift assistance,
to emotional experiences including holiday events and traditions.

The Salvation Army's mission shines brightest at Christmas.

The Salvation Army celebrates the birth of Christ by spreading His hope, love and joy to less fortunate members of our community. In fact, our gift-giving programs and fundraising initiatives are a direct answer to God's calling to care for the poor, hungry, sick, and displaced. From physical needs such as grocery, utility and gift assistance, to emotional experiences including holiday events and traditions, to spiritual guidance that provides healing and hope, we work to assist the whole person through gifts that serve the body, mind and soul.

HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Each year The Salvation Army of Petoskey Corps provides holiday assistance to individuals, families and seniors of Emmet, Charlevoix and Antrim Counties. Everyone deserves to have food and comfort and know that they are loved. Our hope is that those we help will see the love of Jesus Christ through our actions. No one should be forgotten during the holidays no matter what age they are. If you or someone you know needs help, please check our event listings or call us during regular business hours at (231) 347-3531.

To apply for assistance, simply click on the link below and complete the form. After your application is processed, you will receive an email to request any additional information needed or to provide instructions on what to do next. 

You can sign up for both Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance using the same online form (you only need to sign up once).

Click here to apply for Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance Online at The Angel Tree.

PLEASE NOTE: If we did not specifically provide you with an "invitation code", you do not need one so please click "NO" at the bottom of the page after clicking on the following link for the online form.

If you prefer to apply in person, please come to The Salvation Army Community Center Office located at 712 Pleasant Street in Petoskey on the following walk-in dates and times or call (231) 347-3531 for an appointment to be completed (not scheduled) prior to deadlines listed below.

2022 Holiday Assistance Walk-In (Thanksgiving Food Vouchers and/or Christmas Food Vouchers and/or Toy Shop): Monday, November 7th, 9:30AM-11:30AM or 1PM-3PM

All Holiday Assistance appointments and online applications must be completed by: TBA 2023

For approved applicants; Thanksgiving food vouchers will be mailed.

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2022 Christmas Assistance (Food Vouchers and/or Toy Shop) Walk-In: Wednesday, November 30th, 9:30AM-11:30AM or 1:00PM-3:00PM

All Christmas Assistance appointments and online applications must be completed by Monday, December 9th.

For approved applicants receiving Christmas food vouchers only; vouchers will be mailed.

For approved applicants who will be shopping for toys and receiving Christmas food vouchers, the Toy Shop distribution will take place at our new Community Center: 2350 Mitchell Park Dr. in Petoskey.

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THANKSGIVING

  • Angel Tree Program- Grocery vouchers for Thanksgiving meals
  • Thanksgiving Dinner- Delivered to mobility impaired and Carry-outs available at 12PM on Thanksgiving Day. Please call 231-347-3531 option #0 to sign up

 

CHRISTMAS

  • Angel Tree Program–
    • Grocery vouchers for Christmas meals
    • Parents are able to choose gifts for their children birth– 12th grade
  • Toy Lift– Gifts are mailed to children from their incarcerated parents
  • Christmas services and gifts to adult foster care and assisted living facilities
  • Santa Celebration- Children experience a Christmas celebration with Santa, food and gifts. Families may also have their photo with Santa. Photos are printed for parents and/or families to take home. Please contact our Youth Director: Jill Hardy at (231) 347-3531 option #7 for more information.
  • Christmas Day Dinner– Fellowship fun, games, and snacks begin at 10:30 AM followed by a traditional Christmas dinner at noon. 

 

DONATE GIFTS TO ANGEL TREE AND TOY LIFT PROGRAMS: Give gifts to children in need through our Angel Tree and Toy Lift programs. Angel Tree provides gifts for children of struggling local families and Toy Lift provides gifts to children from incarcerated parents in local jails to make sure they aren't forgotten on Christmas morning. During the holiday season, you can purchase gifts and drop them off at The Salvation Army of Petoskey Community Center located at 712 Pleasant St (between The Next Door Store and Walgreen's- South) Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm (closed 12pm-1pm for lunch). Contactless online shopping for the Angle Tree is also available at the following link for: Walmart's Registry for Good.

 

EASTER

  • Easter services and gifts to adult foster care and assisted living facilities
  • Easter egg hunt and worship services

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