The Salvation Army Accepting Applications for Christmas Assistance

Staff Report From Augusta CEO

Thursday, August 27th, 2015

The Salvation Army of Greater Augusta’s Christmas Assistance Program helps provide Christmas gifts for children ages 12 and under.  This year, applications for Christmas assistance will be accepted starting on Friday September 28th through Wednesday October 2nd at the First Stop Center. Assistance will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Do not bring children with you to apply.

Applicants must bring all required documents to apply:

  • Photo ID for all adults in household

  • Birth Certificates for all children in household

  • Social Security cards for all adults and children

  • Proof of income including SNAP

  • Proof of current address

  • Court custody papers for children who are not your birth children


Please bring clothing, coat and shoe sizes of the children and limit any gift requests to $40 per item.
If you have applied at another agency, or received Christmas help here every year for the past five years you are not eligible for assistance at The Salvation Army. If you have any questions please call The Salvation Army First Stop Family Service Center at 706-922-8330.