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Christmas Cheer Toy & Food Program

Together, we can make Christmas memorable. If you need assistance, we’re here for you.

Please note: Sign-ups for 2025 Christmas Assistance will start in October 2025.

The Christmas season brings hope, joy, and togetherness. For families in need, The Salvation Army in Central Ohio offers support through our annual Christmas Cheer Program, providing toys for children (14 and under) and hearty food boxes to make the season brighter. This service is available to families across Franklin County.

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Program Details

Our Christmas Cheer Program provides:

Toys for children aged 14 and under
Food boxes with items to help you celebrate with a hearty holiday meal

Note: Distribution of toys and food boxes will take place during the week before Christmas. Keep scrolling for more information.

Register for Christmas Cheer

No Appointment Necessary. Registration for Christmas Cheer is available at multiple locations across Columbus. Please bring the required documentation to one of the locations listed below.

Required Documents:

Picture Identification for the head of household (e.g., driver’s license, state ID, employee ID).
Proof of Dependents for all household members, including birth dates (e.g., birth certificates, shot records, Job and Family Services printout).

Electronic documents are accepted.
Social Security cards or numbers are not required.

2025 Registration Locations, Dates, & Times

Please visit one of the following locations below on the specified dates to complete your registration.

Registration will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from October 25 to December 4, 2025.

Click on one of the locations below to learn more.

East Main and Downtown Columbus

The Salvation Army East Main Worship and Service Center
Address: 966 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: 614-437-2153

Dates & Times:

Saturday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Monday, November 3: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, November 6: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday, November 17: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 19: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 20: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday, December 1: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 3: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 4: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Hilltop Worship and Service Center

The Salvation Army Hilltop Worship and Service Center
Address: 2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43204
Phone: 614-274-7600 ext. 201

Dates & Times:

Saturday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Monday, November 3: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, November 6: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday, November 17: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 19: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 20: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday, December 1: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 3: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 4: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Citadel Worship and Service Center (Karl Road)

The Salvation Army Citadel Worship and Service Center
Address: 3662 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43224
Phone: 614-262-8450 ext. 205

Dates & Times:

Saturday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Monday, November 3: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, November 6: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday, November 17: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 19: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 20: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday, December 1: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 3: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 4: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Stowe Mission (near Parsons and Livingston)

The Salvation Army/Stowe Mission Center
Address: 888 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-449-8066

Dates & Times:

Monday, November 3: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, November 6: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday, November 17: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 19: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 20: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday, December 1: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 3: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 4: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Worthington Woods

The Salvation Army Chapel at Worthington Woods
Address: 760 Worthington Woods Blvd., Columbus, OH 43081
Phone: 614-846-1884 ext. 10

Dates & Times:

Saturday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Monday, November 3: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, November 6: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday, November 17: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 19: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 20: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday, December 1: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 3: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 4: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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