CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE

We know parents and families have to make very hard decisions. Choosing between paying utilities, rent or food for the family comes first. How to buy Christmas presents can be a heartbreaking challenge. We have experienced significant increases from families seeking basic needs and anticipate receiving increased requests to help make Christmas brighter this year. Thanks to amazing community businesses, churches, and individual donors, we can make these wishes come true. The Angel Tree and Star of Hope programs allow The Salvation Army to say "yes" to those who may otherwise go without Christmas gifts.

Donors adopt the “angels” and purchase gifts for children in the community. If you are in need or know of individuals and families struggling to make ends meet, please know the community and The Salvation Army are here for you. Take part in completing an application through the link below.

Our Christmas Distribution will be December 12-13. The Distribution location details will be coming soon.

Late Distribution: We will host late distribution at 350 N. Market during December 17th - 23rd M-F from 9:30am - 11:30am and 1:30pm - 4:00pm. You will need to call (316) 263-2769 to schedule an appointment. Families can only be served by one program. If you are being served by Operation Holiday or another assistance program, you are not eligible for our program and that we do check/cross reference lists. There is not a guarantee that we will have everything for every age group for late applications. Please bring ID for you and all children receiving gift, proof of income, and proof of address. To schedule an appointment or if you have any question, please contact (316) 263-2769.

ANGEL TREE - The applications for Angel Tree are CLOSED. Please return to this page or visit our website on December 5th for any updates or details on late gift distribution.

• For households with children 18 and younger living in the home: ANGEL TREE 
• Applications are currently closed.
• Please have 2 gift ideas ready for each child.
• Please note: those who are receiving Christmas assistance from other Christmas programs in Sedgwick County are ineligible to receive Christmas Assistance through The Salvation Army.

STAR OF HOPE - The applications for Star of Hope are are CLOSED. Please return to this page or visit our website on December 5th for any updates or details on late gift distribution.

• For households with no children living in the home: STAR OF HOPE
• Applications are currently closed
• Star of Hope assistance for 60 and older with no children in the home. You can apply for a household gift.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN APPLYING FOR CHRISTMAS APPLICATIONS

• Be prepared to enter income for the entire household, proof of address, and proof of income.
• At the Distribution Center, you must bring original ID's for everyone in your household to receive your gifts.
• Christmas Distribution is December 12-13. You will receive a mailer at your home address in early December instructing you of the date, time and location to pick up your toys and food voucher.