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Greene, Christian County Households Can Sign Up For Salvation Army’s Holiday Toys, Food

Salvation Army's main location at the corner of Kansas and Chestnut Expressway serves as the home of the agency's Extreme

 

The Salvation Army in Springfield will soon distribute toys and food to families in December and encourages households to sign up now.

 

The nonprofit expects hundreds of households to apply to their annual Gifts of the Season Program. The Salvation Army invites families in Greene and Christian County with kids under 16, senior citizens or disabled family members to sign up now through November 13 and every weekday next week. 

The address to sign up and pick up the food and toys is 1707 West Chestnut Expressway. 

Applicants must present a valid photo ID and proof of address with their name on it. Those who are disabled also need to present their disability benefit letter. 

Sign-up times: 

November 9-13, 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 3 PM 

November 16-20, 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 3 PM 

November 16, 5 PM to 7 PM 

Distribution times: 

For families: December 17, 9 AM to 3 PM 

For seniors and the disabled: December 16, 9 AM to 12 PM 

Josh Conaway is a graduate of Missouri State University with a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in International Affairs. He works as a news reporter and announcer at KSMU. His favorite part of the job is exploring the rich diversity of the Ozarks and meeting people with interesting stories to share. He has a passion for history and running.