Salvation Army Of Norristown To Provide Holiday Assistance To Needy Families This Christmas

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Salvation Army of Norristown will be accepting applications from local families in need to receive holiday assistance, they announced in a press release.

Members of the community may apply to receive Christmas food baskets and gifts for children age 12 and under, the release states.

Organizers anticipate serving at least 600-700 families this holiday season.

“Everyone deserves a meaningful holiday celebration,” said Captain Curtis Flora. “Thanks to the generosity of the community and partner agencies, we are able to provide this assistance, along with hope and comfort, to those in need each year."

Applicants seeking holiday food and gift assistance must register in person at The Salvation Army Corps Community Center at 533 Swede Street, Norristown, on Thursday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Christmas gift distribution for eligible families will take place on Tuesday, December 20, at MCIU, located at 2 West Lafayette Street, Norristown.

Holiday food distribution for eligible families: Wednesday, December 21, at The Salvation Army of Norristown, located at 533 Swede Street, Norristown.

Requirements:

• Proof of Residency: such as a current utility bill (gas, electric, propane, water bill) OR lease/mortgage agreement. NOTE: Applicants must be residents of Montgomery County.
• Current Photo ID: Driver’s License, State Issued ID, Governmental/Military ID, Passport, ID from Country of Origin for ALL adult household members. ID must show current address of applicant.
• Official Certified State Issued Birth Certificates Copies and hospital issued Birth Certificates WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Children must be born ON or AFTER December 17th, 2004 --- OR -- Social Security Cards - Legal documents bearing Social Security numbers or equivalent documentation from Country of Origin for ALL household members.
• Proof of Household Monthly Income, such as a pay stub, social security, child support, award letter, unemployment verification, official food stamps verification. If no income verification is available, you may bring DHS Benefits Statement, and it must include name, birth date, social security number, benefit type and amount.

For more information, see the Salvation Army website here.