2025 REMINDER: Salvation Army Christmas Assistance (& Deadlines)

NOTE: This page lists the Salvation Army Christmas Assistance programs for several different registration areas in the greater Hampton Roads area. They are not all the same and the dates of registration vary by location. Please scroll down to find the one that covers your geographic area.

Please share with those who could benefit from these programs during the holiday season. Families with children ages 0-12 may apply for this program and receive toys, food and, if selected for the Angel Tree program, clothing items as well.

***Make sure to read all the detailed information on the Salvation Army websites linked below about who qualifies for this assistance and what documentation you need to apply.***  

SOUTHSIDE HAMPTON ROADS – Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach

The Salvation Army partners with 13 NewsNow, Joy Fund, MyTVZ, and the United States Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots to provide Christmas assistance to families in need. Families with children ages 0-12 may apply for this program to receive Christmas Assistance. Assistance for each of these programs will then be provided at a single distribution site before the holiday.

Signup times: 2025 Applications will be accepted online between September 1, 2025 between September 29, 2025.

More information and signup is available HERE.

SUFFOLK / WESTERN TIDEWATER – serving Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Surry, Southampton and Franklin:

Location: The Salvation Army Suffolk Corps 400 Bank St, Suffolk VA

• Register ONLINE: September 1 to September 29, 2025 https://www.saangeltree.org (no invitation code, use zip code and hit GO) Pickups then are scheduled for December. Contact (757) 539-5201 for additional information.

SUFFOLK / WESTERN TIDEWATER: More Information is available HERE.

VIRGINIA PENINSULA – serving Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and Lower York: The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program is here for children ages 0–13 and seniors ages 65+ (as of 9/1/25).

Registration for VA Peninsula Angel Tree Assistance takes place September 1 – 15, 2025. Limited spots are available.

VIRGINIA PENINSULA: More information is available HERE. No make-up days once capacity is reached—don’t wait!

***Make sure to read all the detailed information above on the Salvation Army websites linked above about who qualifies for this assistance and what documentation you need to bring with you to apply.***

Additional *Possible* Local Resources for Christmas Assistance in Hampton Roads, Virginia:

• Christmas Sponsor 757 Facebook Group
• Christmas Sponsorship 757 Facebook Group
• Free Stuff 757 Hampton Roads
• 757 Emergency Group 
• Buy Nothing Hampton Roads 
• Everything’s Free Hampton Roads 
• Free Stuff 757 Hampton Roads 
• Free for all of Hampton Roads 
• FREE ~ Hampton Roads 
• Your Local Buy Nothing Group