HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUTNY NOW) – Registration for The Salvation Army Angel Tree 2023 sign-ups are ending on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year. Once a child or senior adult has been registered and accepted as an Angel their Christmas wish list is shared with donors in the community who purchase gifts of new clothing and toys. The gifts are distributed to the family to place under their family Christmas tree, according to The Salvation Army website.
To register for the program, The Salvation Army requires multiple necessary documents including:
- Valid Photo ID
- Original or copy of birth certificate or Medicaid card that shows each child’s birthdate
- Verification of need (If you receive food stamps, the only item you need to bring is proof of food stamps. If you do not receive food stamps, you will need to bring proof of all income coming into your household).
- Current utility bill or rent receipt verifying address
- Telephone number where you can be reached or a message can be left
- Clothing and shoe sizes for all children and a gift suggestion
Children in household must be 0-12 years old to sign up. Seniors, ages 62+ are eligible to apply as well. They will receive a food basket and placed on the Angel Tree for adoption.
The Salvation Army Hopkinsville is located at 313 E. 7 St. and can be called at (270) 885-9633 for more information.