Salvation Army kicks off annual Christmas assistance program.

For many families, the holiday season brings more stress than celebration. But the Salvation Army is aiming to change that. On Tuesday, the organization kicked off its annual Christmas assistance program, offering support to families in need. The line for signups wrapped around the building on Erie Street, in Toledo. Toys are available for children 12 and younger; households with children ages 13-18 may apply and will receive food assistance via a Kroger gift card. Applicants must bring a driver’s license, birth certificates for each child, proof of household members and proof of address when they come to sign up.