The Salvation Army Kitchener Community Church & Family Care Centre is here to walk alongside parents and primary guardians to help ensure children have a gift under the tree this Christmas. If you have been struggling this year and do not have the ability to purchase Christmas gifts for your children, we want to partner with you to make that possible. Please note that we provide gifts for the custodial parent only, due to the high volume of need. 

Registration opens November 1, 2025. There are limited spots available. 

Call 519-745-3351 if you have any question or need support with registration.


Important Registration Information

Christmas Toy Hamper Program – The Salvation Army Kitchener Community Church & Family Care Centre

The Salvation Army Kitchener Community Church & Family Care Centre is committed to walking alongside parents and primary guardians to help ensure their children experience the joy of receiving a gift this Christmas. If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to purchase gifts for your children aged 15 and under, we are here to support you.

Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, gifts are provided only to the custodial parent.

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Eligibility & Requirements

• Our priority is to support families in Kitchener and Waterloo with children aged 0–15 who are experiencing financial need and fall within the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) guidelines.
  
• Applicants must upload income verification documents (e.g., most recent Notice of Assessment, pay stubs, Child Tax Benefit, ODSP, OW, etc.) and identification for all household members. Please ensure you have these documents ready before you start the registration form.
• Accepted file formats: PDF, JPEG, or PNG
• Toys/gifts are provided for children aged 0–15 only.

*please note that all uploaded documents will be deleted once they have been reviewed.

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Application Process

• The online application will open in November and remain available until all appointments are booked.
• Applications will be reviewed by our team, and additional information may be requested.
• Toy pick-up appointments will be scheduled during the application process. Please ensure you complete this step. 
• Appointments begin in December.
• You must present your appointment confirmation email and valid ID at the time of pick-up.

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Important Note

Applying for toys through multiple organizations may result in your registration being cancelled.

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Need Help Applying?

If you are unable to use the online application form, please contact us starting November 3:

• Phone: 519-745-3351
  Monday – Friday | 9:00–11:45 AM & 1:00–3:45 PM
• Email: kitchenercc.christmas@salvationarmy.ca