TOY & JOY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
(For children 0-12)
The Salvation Army Kroc Center San Diego

The Salvation Army Kroc Center invites you to apply to our Toy and Joy Holiday program where eligible low-income families will receive a generous number of toys, food, and much more.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

If you have children aged 0-12 who live in your household and for whom you have legal care AND:

• You are an FRC client who has updated their file since January 1, 2025 . You are our priority #1.
• OR
• Your children attend one of our Partner Schools (Carver, Children of the Rainbow Preschool at Kroc, Fay, Ibarra, Language Academy, La Mesa Arts, La Mesa Dale, Lemon Avenue, Pendleton, Rolando, Rolando Park, Tubman Village Charter, Vista La Mesa) You are priority #2

OR

• You have proof of residence in the following ZIP codes: 9194191946, 92105, 92115, 92119, 92120, 92182, 91977, 91978. You are priority #3. You will shop if we have space available.

• If you are outside these zip codes, we can put you in touch with the Salvation Army that serves you. Please email [email protected].

HOW DO I APPLY?

Step 1. Submit Interest Form by October __, 2025

Type this link (https://forms.office.com/r/xChdbLudu2) into your internet browser and complete the Google Interest Form so we can verify your eligibility

Step 2. Watch for Email

If selected, you will receive an email from the Salvation Army Angel Tree system (saangeltree.org) with a personal INVITATION CODE. Check your spam folder if you don’t receive it by November 1.

Step 3. Apply by submitting online application by November 1, 205

Go to saangeltree.org with your personal INVITATION CODE to continue the application process.

Step 4. Watch for Email

An email from the Salvation Army Angel Tree system will be sent with your date and time to shop. You will receive this by December ___. Appointments will be Dec 19, 20 or 21.

Step 5. Shop

Our program is set up like a store for 1 parent/guardian to shop for their children. Please remember to bring your ID to the Salvation Army Kroc Center on your assigned date and time. Adults only. No children allowed so we can keep the magic of Christmas.

ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM

Some families may be selected for this special program and will be notified directly.

QUESTIONS

Email [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, children’s names, schools and ages.

COMMUNITY WAITLIST APPLICANTS WILL BE ASKED FOR THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

1. IDENTIFICATION (ID) for all members of the household

☐ Adults (18+): Driver’s license, Medical ID, or passport

☐ Children: Birth certificate, shot record, or medical insurance card

2. INCOME for all members of the household

☐ Last year’s Taxes OR Paystubs of the last 30 days

☐ AND/OR all of these:

• Cash Aid/TANF/Calworks GR Notice of Action or letter from your Case Manager (get it from www.mybenefitscalwin.org, make sure your name is on it)
• Child support or alimony court papers
• Proof of expenses paid by the noncustodial parent (checks, Venmo/Cash App, bank statements)
• Social Security Annual Award letter
• College schedule and Financial Aid Award statement
• Disability or Unemployment benefits statement (get it from www.edd.ca.gov)
• Food stamp award letter or Notice of Action
• Section 8 or Housing Assistance rent letter
• Child Support or Spousal Support (court order or get it from https://www.cse.ca.gov/CustomerConnect/login)

3. ADDRESS VERIFICATION

☐ Please give us ONE of these in your name:

• Last month’s utility bill (SDGE, water, or trash)
• Signed rental agreement from the last 30 days
• Internet service bill (Cox, Spectrum, AT&T)

⊲ Please submit completed paper applications with all documents. It is your responsibility to provide copies of the requested documents.

⊲ Electronic applications are not available.

⊲ INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

⊲ Applications are subject to verification.