SYRACUSE -- The Salvation Army will begin taking registrations Monday for its annual Christmas Bureau. You must register between December 1st and 17th in order to take part in the distribution of toys, books, stocking stuffer grabs bags and holiday food baskets on December 23rd. Only those pre-registered will be able to take part.
For information about eligibility call 435-8300. Below is a list of registration location and eligibility requirements from the Salvation Army.
Registration Locations and Times
Huntington Family Center
405 Gifford Street
Monday, December 1 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Dunbar
1453 S. State St.
Tuesday, December 2 10:00 am—6:00 pm
Refugee Center
501 Park Street
Wednesday, December 3 10:00 am—6:00 pm
Thursday, December 4 10:00 am—6:00 pm
Friday, December 5 10:00 am—4:00 pm
Onondaga Christian Fellowship
7453 Morgan Rd., Liverpool
Saturday, December 6 10:00 am—4:00 pm
Oncenter
800 S. State Street
Monday, December 8 10:00 am—6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 9 10:00 am—6:00 pm
First English Lutheran Church
501 James St.
Wednesday, December 10 10:00am – 6:00pm
P.E.A.C.E. Inc,., Eastside Family Resource Center
202 S. Beech Street
Thursday, December 11 10:00 am—6:00 pm
Southwest Community Center
401 South Ave.
Friday, December 12 10:00am—4:00pm
Oncenter
800 S. State St.
Monday, December 15 10:00 am—6:30 pm
Tuesday, December 16 10:00 am—6:30 pm
Wednesday. December 17 10:00 am—6:30 pm
Families residing in Onondaga County of two or more, with an adult and a child 16 years of age or younger, are eligible to receive a food basket containing a turkey for a holiday meal and other canned, boxed and fresh food products. Toys and books are provided for children birth through 13 years of age. A gift item and a book are available for youth ages 14 –16 . All families must register.
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION
Families receiving Temporary Assistance Benefits from the Department of Social Services will receive a “Benefits Summary Sheet” that will provide all of the information needed to register for the Christmas Bureau. The sheet will be mailed to their home and save time and effort! Recipients must bring the Benefit Summary Sheet and personal ID with them to the registration site.
Questions? Call the Christmas Bureau INFOLINE at 479-1339 anytime, or call HELPLINE at 435-8300 weekdays from 9:00 am—5:00 pm.
Families residing in Onondaga County of two or more, with an adult and a child 16 years of age or younger, are eligible to receive a food basket containing a turkey for a holiday meal and other canned, boxed and fresh food products. Toys and books are provided for children birth through 13 years of age. A gift item and a book are available for youth ages 14 –16 . All families must register.
The income guidelines are based on the 2008 Federal Poverty Guidelines for 200% of poverty (see table below)
CHRISTMAS BUREAU ELIGIBILITY
Family Size Monthly Gross Income Yearly Gross Income
