Salvation Army announces Angel Tree registration dates for several Mississippi counties

JACKSON – The Salvation Army Jackson Metro Area has announced upcoming registration dates for its Angel Tree program, which provides Christmas assistance to children and seniors.

The program is open to children ages 12 and younger and seniors ages 65 and older.

In Claiborne County, registration will be held Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mississippi Cultural Crossroad, 507 Market St. in Port Gibson.

For residents of Warren, Sharkey and Issaquena counties, registration will be held Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 6-9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 530 Mission 66 in Vicksburg.

An additional registration session will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the same Vicksburg location.

All applicants must apply in person, and children are not allowed at registration.

Applicants should bring required documents, including original birth certificates, a photo ID, proof of household income and custody documents if applicable. Families should also bring clothing and shoe sizes and two gift wishes for each child or senior being registered.

For more information, call 601-456-4444.

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