By MATT PIKE
St. Joseph Post
With holidays around the corner, the Salvation Army of St. Joseph is accepting applications for its holiday assistance programs.
One popular program is the Salvation Army Angel Tree which provides toys for children.
Major Laura Key with the Salvation Army says helping provide toys to kids in need is huge.
"I know that when you have multiple children and you're already struggling financially coming up with Christmas gifts is a really hard thing," Key points out.
Applications will be accepted for the Angel Tree program through December 8th.
Key says the Salvation Army also has a program to provide assistance to senior citizens.
"What they do is come in and fill out an application and as long as they are in the income guidelines they come and we give them a gift card," Key explains.
The program is open to people 65 and older.
Applications are also available for families to receive a meal voucher as well as toys for children.