UPDATE: Salvation Army in Salina postpones Angel Tree Christmas registration to Nov. 2-6
SALINA, Kan. — The Salvation Army of Salina has pushed back registration for its 2026 Angel Tree Christmas Assistance Program to the first week of November, citing recent staffing changes.
Families can now register in person or online Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 6. Salina311 reached out to The Salvation Army about this year's Christmas assistance, and Capt. Luke Hursh, corps officer of The Salvation Army in Salina, responded Sunday, Oct. 18, with a news release announcing the updated schedule. The program itself is not canceled. Only the registration dates have changed.
Registration dates of Oct. 19-30 that were shared publicly earlier are no longer accurate.
"We recognize that many families in our community depend on the Angel Tree program to help make Christmas special for their children," Hursh said in the release. "Due to some unexpected staffing changes, we have made the decision to postpone registration until the first week of November. We want to make sure we are fully prepared to serve every family with the care and attention they deserve. We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we work through these adjustments."
How to register
In person: Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m., at The Salvation Army, 1137 N. Santa Fe Ave., Salina.
Online: The application portal at www.saangeltree.org opens at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, and closes at noon Friday, Nov. 6.
Who qualifies
The Angel Tree program provides Christmas gifts to children 14 and younger whose families may be experiencing financial hardship during the holiday season, according to the release.
What to bring
All applicants, whether registering in person or online, must provide:
- Proof of total household income
- Names and ages of each household member
- Identification for each household member
- Proof of current address
- Birth certificates for children applying for assistance
The Salvation Army is asking community members to share the new dates with families who may need help.
"We look forward to another wonderful Christmas season and the opportunity to bring joy to children throughout our community," Hursh said.
More information: The Salvation Army – Salina Corps & Community Center, 1137 N. Santa Fe Ave., Salina; 785-823-2251.
