Holiday Giving

The holidays can bring added financial and emotional stress to families and individuals living in poverty. The Salvation Army Scranton aims to bring joy back to the season in the following ways:

• Red Kettles: The Annual Red Kettle is our biggest fundraising event. This program represents the community spirit of giving at its best— through the funds that are raised and the hundreds of volunteers who make this effort possible. We are always seeking volunteers and groups to ring bells at our iconic red kettles. Sign up to ring the bell today.

• Angel Tree: The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program provides new clothing and/or toys for families in need. Each Angel Tree is decorated with angel tags with the first name, age, and gender of a child who is in need of a gift. Contributors remove one or more tags from the tree and purchase appropriate gifts for the child or children described on the tags. Families can apply for assistance during the fall.

• Adopt-a-Family: Our Adopt-a-Family program allows local agencies, participating businesses, and groups to meet more comprehensive material needs for families beyond toys and food for Christmas. As there are many in need during the Christmas holiday season, please know that if you are chosen for this program, you won’t need to receive gifts from any other programs.

• Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner Food Boxes: Available to those who apply for holiday assistance. We distribute holiday dinner food boxes with ingredients to serve a traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas meal right at home.