Salvation Army accepting applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance

Salvation Army (Salvation Army of Jacksonville)
(Salvation Army of Jacksonville)

Jacksonville, FL — Starting on the first of October, the Salvation Army in Jacksonville will begin to accept applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance at the Towers Center of Hope at 900 W. Adams Street through the 13th.

The organization says applications will be accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 11:30 am and 1 pm – 3 pm. Applications will also be accepted on Saturday strictly from 9:00 am 11:30 am. Applications will not be accepted on Sundays.

"The heartbeat of the Salvation Army is to bring hope to those who need a helping hand, and at no other time during the year are financial strains felt more than at Christmas. It is truly remarkable to see how our community comes around families in need throughout Angel Tree program to make Christmas a joyous time of year," says Major Bert Tanner, the Area Commander for Northeast Florida.

Assistance includes Thanksgiving food baskets with a turkey and ingredients to make a home-cooked meal, as well as the Angel Tree program which provides new toys and clothes for children ages 12 and younger. Those seeking for assistance can apply for both if needed.

Families must provide information and documentation about their household along with completing an application to qualify for assistance. Click here for a full list of the documents that you must bring when applying.

Duval County Holiday Assistance Applications

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

When:

Monday - Friday October 1 – Oct. 12 9:00am - 11:30am and 1pm - 3pm

Saturdays October 6, 13 9:00am – 11:30am

Where: Towers Center of Hope 900 W. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32204

Contact: Duval holiday hotline 904-301-4791

St. Johns County Angel Tree Applications

Assistance offered: Angel Tree for children 12 and under

When:

Tuesday, October 2 – Friday, October 5

Tuesday, October 9 – Friday, October 12

Time for all dates: 9am-12pm and 1pm-3pm

Where: 1425 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Questions: Charity Roberts at 904 - 824-6956 Ext. 4407

Clay County Angel Tree Applications

Assistance offered: Angel Tree for children 12 and younger

When:

Monday, September 24 – Thursday, September 27

Appointments only 9:30am-11:45am

Walk-ins 1pm-3pm

Where: 2795 County Rd 220, Middleburg, FL 32068

Contact: Norma Ramirez at 904-276-6677

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