716-883-9800
Primary Services
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Description
Member of the WNY Holiday Partnership which provides toys and gifts to low income families for the winter holidays. Gifts will be distributed via a walk-through toy shop allowing parent selection. Parents should NOT bring their children when picking up toys, as children are not permitted in the toy shop.
Hours
Applications accepted October 20th - December 10th, 2026: Tuesday & Thursday, 10am-1pm.
Eligibility
Children 12 and under from families that are SNAP / food stamp eligible.
Service Area: Erie & Niagara Counties.
Service Area: Erie & Niagara Counties.
Intake Process
Applications accepted in person by walk-in.
The following documentation will be verified upon distribution:
1. Proof of all household income for the past 30 days; this includes Food Stamp Budget Sheet.
2. Identification for all household members, including verification of children's ages.
3. Social Security numbers for all household members (1 year and older).
4. Picture ID for the person making the application
5. Proof of current address.
6. A copy of the email they received from Salvation Army notifying them of pickup.
7. Birth certificates for children receiving gifts.
For questions about holiday assistance call 211 or 888-696-9211.
The following documentation will be verified upon distribution:
1. Proof of all household income for the past 30 days; this includes Food Stamp Budget Sheet.
2. Identification for all household members, including verification of children's ages.
3. Social Security numbers for all household members (1 year and older).
4. Picture ID for the person making the application
5. Proof of current address.
6. A copy of the email they received from Salvation Army notifying them of pickup.
7. Birth certificates for children receiving gifts.
For questions about holiday assistance call 211 or 888-696-9211.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
English and Spanish.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
No steps between sidewalk and intake/distribution area.
Date of Official Change
Oct 13, 2026