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Give Beyond Christmas

The need in Onondaga County goes beyond the holidays.
Help us continue to serve those in need all year.

Get Help Volunteer

Christmas at The Salvation Army

Each year, The Salvation Army of Syracuse works with dozens of community partners to provide Christmas food and toys to nearly 10,000 people. See below for all the ways you can get involved.

Need help this holiday season? 

Christmas Bureau 
Each year, The Salvation Army of Syracuse works with dozens of community partners to provide Christmas food and toys to nearly 10,000 people.

*Families must be income-eligible and register for the event in advance. Please see registration information HERE and call 2-1-1 or email syracusechristmas@gmail.com with questions. 

How you can help brighten the holidays

Hold a Toy Drive, Food Drive, or Angel Tree Drive
Support the Christmas Bureau by holding a toy drive, food drive, or Angel Tree Drive with your organization. To learn more, email Alison at alison.lovuolo@use.salvationarmy.org

  • (Unwrapped) toys and food collected for Christmas Bureau can be delivered to the Oncenter (Montgomery Street Entrance) at Community Drop-Off Day, Friday December 12 from 9-3pm.
  • See list of Top Toys HERE
  • See list of Requested Food Items HERE
  • Volunteers will be available to remove donations from your car, so simply drive up and wait for assistance

Angel Trees 

Select an “angel” from an Angel Tree located at participating retailers and organizations, then shop for the suggested items listed on the tag. Each gift purchased will be distributed at Christmas Bureau on December 17 at the Oncenter to a registered family. Angel Trees can be found at all 5 Planet Fitness locations in Onondaga County, as well as Walmarts in Liverpool, East Syracuse, Camillus, and Cicero beginning Monday, November 20.

Purchase an item from our Walmart registry! Items will be shipped directly to us and then distributed on Distribution Day. Registry can be found at Angel Tree of Syracuse, NY 2025 | Walmart.com 

Ringing the Bell
From the beginning of November through Christmas Eve, you will find 24 Red Kettles across Onondaga County. Want to help ring the bell? Sign up now, as an individual or as a group at Register to Ring 

*Questions on bell ringing? Email Bailey.desjardins@use.salvationarmy.org 

Sponsor a Program
Sponsor one of our 34 programs to ensure that those in need can experience the joy of the holidays. Want to learn more? Call us at 315-479-3610.

 

 

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