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Every year, parents must choose between giving their children gifts or paying bills. Individuals facing poverty often spend the holidays without the warmth of a shared meal or even a support system.
The holidays bring added financial and emotional stress to families and individuals living in poverty. From gifts for children in need to special meals for those who would otherwise go without fellowship on the holidays and meeting other basic needs - we aim to bring joy back into the season.
Thanksgiving & Christmas Assistance
The Newburyport Salvation Army corps provides assistance with food and Christmas gifts for children 18 and under to
residents of Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Byfield, Amesbury and Salisbury.
Sign up for holiday assistance:
Volunteer Opportunities in Newburyport:
Volunteer at our Toy Shop
Volunteer to help families receive gifts and have the opportunity to shop for additional items for their children in our toy shop.
Toy Shop Set-Up:
Saturday, December 14: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Toy Shop Assistant:
Monday, December 16 or Tuesday, December 17:
Shift 1: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Shift 2: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Shift 3: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Holiday Toy Shop volunteer sign-ups here.
Adopt A Family this Christmas
There are opportunities to volunteer, collect toys, and fulfill Christmas wishes through our Angel Tree or Adopt-A-Family Program. These programs allow sponsors to provide gifts and support to children and families in need during the holiday season.
Register to sponsor a family online.
Provide meal for our community
Thanksgiving Day Community Meal Prep and Serve:
Wednesday, November 27:
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Prep Food, Cook & Set Up
Thursday, November 28:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Prep & Cook
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Serve Meal
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Clean Up & Dismantle
Thanksgiving volunteer sign-up here.
Volunteer to Ring the Bell
We are seeking volunteer bell ringers to help us fundraise by ringing a bell in front of our local stores for the Campaign. To be placed on the bell ringing schedule, please email Major Jon-Erik or call at (978)-992-6584. This campaign is crucial as it raises funds that help The Salvation Army assist individuals and families throughout the year. The funds support a variety of programs and services, such as:
- Food Pantry and Fresh Produce Program
- Financial Assistance: Utilities, Mortgage, Rental Assistance
- Veteran Overnight Sheltering
- Bible Studies
- Boy Scouts
- And much more!