FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The Salvation Army is accepting applications for its 2026 Christmas Assistance program for Genesee County families who need help providing gifts and other holiday necessities for their children.
The program can provide toys, coats, pajamas and food boxes for eligible families with children under 18.
Applications will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salvation Army Flint Citadel Corps, 211 W. Kearsley St. in downtown Flint.
Sign-up dates are:
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
Nov. 11
Nov. 18
Applicants must be a parent or guardian and bring a Michigan ID or driver’s license, a DHHS benefits letter and proof of each child’s name and date of birth.
Accepted documents for children include birth certificates, school records or vaccination records. Families should also provide coat and pajama sizes.
The Salvation Army says families may apply through only one agency for Christmas assistance.
Space is limited, and early enrollment is encouraged.
For more information, families can call 810-232-2196.