DENVER - Many struggling families in the Denver metro area are already worrying about how they will make the holidays happen this year but one organization is offering some help.
Beginning Monday, the Salvation Army will start registering families for food and toy assistance. The registration will take place at six Salvation Army locations in the metro area and last until Nov. 7.
To register be sure to bring:
-Proof of address
-Verification of income
-2 Utility bills (Xcel, water)
-Picture ID of person registering
-Rental receipt or mortgage statement
-Birth certificates of children in household
Eligible families will receive food boxes and toys between Dec. 17 and Dec. 23.
Sign up locations are based on zip code and are listed below.
Denver Citadel
4505 W. Alameda Ave, Denver 80219
11/ 2-6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
11/ 7 from 9 a.m. to noon
Serving zip codes 80123, 80127, 80128, 80204, 80214, 80215, 80219, 80226, 80227, 80228, 80232, 80235, 80465.
The Salvation Army Centennial Corps
3900 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80122
11/2 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
11/3 from 10 a.m. - noon
11/4 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
11/5 from 10 a.m. - noon
11/6 from 10 a.m. - noon
Serving zip codes 80111, 80112, 80120, 80121, 80122, 80124, 80126, 80129, 80130.
Red Shield Community Center
2915 High St., Denver, CO 80205
11/2-11/7 from 9 - 11 a.m.
11/9 from 4 - 7 p.m.
Serving zip codes 80022, 80033, 80113, 80202, 80203, 80204, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80209, 80210, 80212, 80214, 80216, 80218, 80220, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80230, 80237, 80238.
Aurora Salvation Army Corps
802 Quari Ct. (8th & Del Mar Circle) Aurora, CO 80011
11/2-7 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Serving zip codes 80010, 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80017, 80018, 80019, 80134, 80138,
80231, 80239, 80240, 80247, 80249
Broomfield Salvation Army Corps
1080 Birch St., Broomfield, CO 80020
11/2-5 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Serving zip codes 80020, 80021, 80026, 80027, 80303, 80305
West Adams Salvation Army Corps
2821 W 65th Place, Denver, CO 80221
11/2-11/6 from 8 a.m. - noon
11/6 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
11/7 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Serving zip codes 80004, 80005, 80007, 80030, 80031, 80221, 80234, 80260, 80601, 80614, 80022, 80602, 80640, 80603.
Last year, 20,000 people received help and organizers expect the need will be greater this year.
For more information on the Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance program click here.
If you would like to make a donation to the Salvation Army to click here.