WS Chronicle

Special to The Chronicle

Autumn may have just begun but it’s time to start signing up for Christmas Assistance from

The Salvation Army. People in need or facing a tough stretch this Christmas season should apply now.

Applications will be taken in Stokes County Monday through Friday during the month of October, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Stokes County Department of Social Services Building, located at 1010 Main St. in Danbury.

In Yadkin County, applications will be taken today (Oct. 8) through Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yadkinville United Methodist Church, located at 204 West Main St. in Yadkinville.

Applications will be taken in Forsyth County at The Salvation Army Christmas Center at 680 Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 12-16, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17.

For more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, go to www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/winston-salem/programs/christmas/information

“The Salvation Army Christmas Assistance is made possible by the generous donations of our many volunteers and partners in the Greater Winston-Salem Area through programs including The Salvation Army Angel Tree, Stuff a Stocking, The Winston-Salem Symphony Toy Drive Concerts, and the Red Kettle Campaign,” said Area Commander Major James Allison.

For information on these and other Salvation Army programs and to volunteer or make a donation, please go to www.salvationarmyws.org or call 336-723-6366.