Northeast News
October 31, 2012

The Salvation Army in the Kansas City metropolitan area is now accepting applications for Christmas assistance.

Eligible families and seniors aged 65 and older are welcome to apply in person at the Salvation Army community center closest to where they live. Families and seniors who qualify for Christmas assistance receive food for holiday meals, toys for children in the family and more. Please call your local Salvation Army for specific information including what to bring with you to prove eligibility. This may include items such as a photo ID, proof of income and a current utility bill.

Salvation Army locations in Missouri accepting applications include:

•6111 East 129th St., Grandview, MO 64030:
Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nov. 2, 9 & 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
816-966-8300

•5306 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118:
Applications will be taken after Thanksgiving. Call 816-452-5663 for more
information.

•14700 East Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050:
Weekdays Oct. 29 through Nov. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
816-252-3200

•3013 East 9th St., Kansas City, MO 64124:
Nov. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
816-483-8484

•500 West 39th St., Kansas City, MO 64111:
Nov. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27 & 29; and Dec. 4 & 6 from 9 a.m. to noon
816-753-6040

•6618 East Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO
Oct. 29 through Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
816-241-6485