Christmas Angel Tree Assistance & Christmas Food Assistance

provided by The Salvation Army of Auburn, NY - Cayuga County

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Salvation Army Cayuga County

18 E Genesee Street
Auburn NY 13021
Main:
315-253-0319
Hours:
M-F 9:30AM-4:00PM.
Email:
holly.johnson​@use.salvationarmy.org

Christmas assistance has ended. People may call and ask about a waitlist at this time but it depends on what is left.

* Provides seasonal Christmas gift assistance for low-income families with children birth to 16 years of age. 

* Provides foods for a Christmas meal to adults, seniors, and families in need. 

Eligibility: Auburn residents only. Referrals can be made for residents outside of Auburn. This program uses the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit guidelines as the income screening tool. The Salvation Army collects necessary information to determine qualification for participation in the program and details on each Angel. Examples may include, but are not limited to: photo ID, proof of residence (lease, utility bill or mail received from the school district or other government agency). Examples of documents needed for each child may include but are not limited to : birth certificate, official custody or guardianship papers, clothing and shoe sizes, and a wish for each child. No private information for you or your Angel is shared with the public. Donors will only be given a first name and Christmas wish list for each Angel.

Application Process: Walk in intakes, in person.

Required Documentation: SNAP Recipients: Parent or Legal Guardian Photo ID w/ proof of current address. SNAP award letter or recent printout from DHS – this letter should include a list of all household members currently living in the home. For those with children 16 years of age and younger: Birth Certificates OR Insurance cards OR Social Security Cards for each Child currently living in home. Children’s Wishlist, Clothing & Shoe sizes. (Wishlist cannot include gaming system consoles out of respect for our donors). NON-SNAP Recipients: Parent or Legal Guardian photo ID. Birth Certificate or copy of insurance card for each child birth to 16 years of age. Utility bill and rent receipt. Proof of income- Award letters, paystubs, bank statements etc. Clothing sizes and three toy wishes for each child. (Wishlist cannot include gaming system consoles out of respect for our donors).

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: City of Auburn.

 

Salvation Army Cayuga County is a multi-service agency providing youth programs; women's programs; religious instruction; assistance for food, emergency relief for disaster victims; visitation to families and shut-ins.