The Salvation Army in Northeast FL opening holiday assistance applications

NORTHEAST FLORIDA — The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida Holiday Assistance applications open online Sept. 28. The application process is open through Oct. 9 for both Thanksgiving food and Christmas gifts.

All applications are applied for online and families are required to provide documentation about their household to qualify.

The Salvation Army in Jacksonville provides Thanksgiving assistance that includes food baskets with a turkey, and ingredients to make a home-cooked meal.

The Christmas assistance, which is called the Angel Tree program provides new toys and clothes for children 12 or younger.

Applicants may apply for one or both assistance programs.

“The Salvation Army expects at least a 50% increase in families seeking assistance this Christmas season due to the economy’s downward spiral resulting from the pandemic. We appreciate the support of our friends and donors, which is needed now more than ever, to ‘Rescue Christmas’ for every family in need,” said Area Commander, Major Keath Biggers.

The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida serves nearly 5,000 local children with their holiday assistance.

Due to COVID-19, they have adapted their services to make sure children in every community receive the gifts, food, and clothes they deserve.

For more information and to apply for Thanksgiving assistance, visit: http://bit.ly/HolidayAssistance

To apply for Angel Tree assistance, visit: https://www.saangeltree.org/

Duval County Holiday Assistance Applications

Assistance offered: Thanksgiving meal assistance and Angel Tree for children 12 and under.

When: September 28th to October 9th

Where: https://www.saangeltree.org/

Contact: Holiday Hotline 904-301-4791

St. Johns County Angel Tree Applications

Assistance offered: Angel Tree for children 12 and under

When: September 28th to October 9th

Where: https://www.saangeltree.org/

Questions: Judy Gilstrap 904-301-4875

Clay County Angel Tree Applications

Assistance offered: Angel Tree for children 12 and younger

When: September 28th to October 9th

Where: https://www.saangeltree.org/

Contact: Jennifer Wheeler 904-276-6677

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