The Salvation Army sets registration dates for Christmas toy assistance for children

The Salvation Army in Columbia serves Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties.  The Salvation Army in Columbia plans to accept applications at the Ruff Building on the SC State Fairgrounds at 1200 Rosewood Drive on October 29 – October 31.  Tuesday hours are 9 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Wednesday and Thursday hours are 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  People applying for assistance will need to bring the following items:

1. Picture ID for the head of the household.
2. Identification cards for everyone residing in the household. The following IDs can be used: U.S. driver’s license, Social Security card, State-issued non-driver ID card, U.S. passport, Employee ID card, School ID card, Health insurance card, Medicare, Matricula Consular ID card, U.S. military ID card and Birth Certificate.
3. Proof of age for every child 12 years old or under. Only children 12 years and younger can receive Christmas gifts. Birth certificates or other official documents may be used for proof of age.
4. If your household qualifies for Food Stamps (SNAP), bring your EBT card and a recent food purchase receipt using your card.  With proof of Food Stamps (SNAP) benefits, numbers 5, 6, and 7 (below) are not necessary.
5. Proof of all income in the home for the past 30 days (pay stubs, unemployment statement, SSI Disability, Social Security statement, VA or other pensions).
6. Anyone 18 years or older and receiving no income must show proof of zero wage. (Zero wage statement from the unemployment office.)
7. Proof of all household expenses paid in the past 30 days (not bills that you owe, but bills that were paid.)

The Salvation Army in Sumter serves Lee, Clarendon, and Sumter Counties. The Salvation Army in Sumter plans to accept applications from families who would like to apply for Christmas assistance at The Salvation Army in Sumter at 16 Kendrick Street on October 7 – October 11.  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday hours are 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please note that no children will be allowed during registration or distribution. People applying for assistance will need to bring the following items:

1. Picture ID or ITIN cards for person applying.
2. Long form birth certificates for each child.
3. DSS Printout.
4. Clothing sizes for all children in the home 12 years and younger.
5. A copy of all monthly bills.
6. Proof of all income/or lack of from unemployment office in the home including Medicaid/Medicare, Food Stamps, SSI and WIC.

1. Picture ID and/or ITIN cards for person applying.
2. Long form birth certificates for each child or DSS Benefits Printout.
3. Clothing sizes for all children in the home 12 years and younger.
4. A copy of all monthly bills.
5. Proof of all income/ or lack of from unemployment office in the home including Medicaid/Medicare, Food Stamps, SSI, and WIC.
6. Name and birth date for every person in the household over the age of 12.