Sometimes you need a little extra help and holidays are tough,
we are here to help!
Christmas Daddies is the fundraiser and The Salvation Army is our distribution partner for these funds.
The Salvation Army also manages the registration for toys, gifts and food at Christmastime.
If you or someone you know is part of a household with limited income, The Salvation Army is here to help.
You need to register with The Salvation Army to be on the list.
The application process typically begins in October or early November each year.
Click here for more information about The Salvation Army
or follow on Facebook: The Salvation Army Maritimes – Atlantic Division
BELOW IS A LIST OF LOCATIONS & DETAILS WE HAVE TO DATE:
Check back and we will provide more information when it becomes available to us.
If your location is not listed, please contact your local Salvation Army.
NOVA SCOTIA
BRIDGETOWN & ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, NS
The Salvation Army Bridgetown Community Church
For assistance to families in Annapolis County experiencing financial difficulties
In-person appointments for registration will run from November 2 to December 4
Link will be available at a later date
Please bring with you:
•Proof of address
•ID for each member of the household
•Income documents
Call 902 309 1843
Click here for email
BRIDGEWATER & LIVERPOOL, NS
Encounter Church – Bridgewater
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION in Bridgewater and surrounding areas in the South Shore
Printable copies of this form for those who cannot access the online form available Monday to Friday 10-4 pm at 215 Dominion Street in Bridgewater, NS
Call 902 543 0356
Click here for email
GLACE BAY, NS
The Salvation Army, Glace Bay Community Church
By appointment only
Call 902 849 7886
Registration takes place in person in Glace Bay and New Waterford
Registration Requirements:
Valid Government Issued ID
Proof of ALL Income
Proof of Current Address
Valid Health Cards for all Children (ages 0-16)
Last date of registration: November 17, 2026
Click here for email
HALIFAX – BEDFORD – DARTMOUTH – SACKVILLE & SURROUNDING AREAS
Halifax Centre of Hope
Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
You are able to click here and register online
Deadline: December December 6, 2026
Call 902 422 1598 for more information
Click here for email
For more information in HRM , visit a Salvation Army office at:
2038 Gottingen St, Halifax
328 Herring Cove Rd, Spryfield
51 Metropolitan Ave, Lower Sackville
KENTVILLE, NS
Kentville Christmas Hamper Registration
Walk-ins only, no appointments
The Salvation Army Kentville Community Church
15 Nichols Ave, Kentville NS
October 16, 2026 from 9:30 – 11:30 am and 1 – 3:30 pm
November 13 & 17, 2026 from 9:30 – 11:30 am and 1 – 3:30 pm
FINAL DAY Nov 18, 2026 9:30 – 11:30 am and 1 – 3:30 pm
ID for every household member & proof of current address
For more information 902 678 4534
SYDNEY, NS
Sydney Community Church The Salvation Army
Online registration is open until October 31st.
In person registration
November 2 – 6
9 am – 2 pm
55 Inglis Street, Sydney
Evening & Final Registration:
November 17th & Nov 18th
4 pm – 7 pm
902 322 1085
Click here for email
SYDNEY MINES, NS
The Salvation Army
LOCATION: COMMUNITY CARES
55 King St, Sydney Mines
Fridays: October 23 – November 19th
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
TRURO, NS
Colchester Christmas Index Program
Applications are available by emailing [email protected]
For more details follow on Facebook: Colchester Christmas Index Program
or contact The Salvation Army in Truro
Click here for email
WINDSOR, NS
Christmas Christmas Hamper Registration
The Salvation Army Kentville Community Church
Walk-ins only – No appointments
November 12, 2026 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am and 1 pm- 3:00 pm
Location: 35 Empire Lane, Windsor NS
ID for every household member & proof of current address
For more information 902 678 4534
NEW GLASGOW – STELLARTON – WESTVILLE – TRENTON & PICTOU COUNTY, NS
Register with The Salvation Army for TOYS
Call 902 695 3298
If you receive voicemail leave your name & phone number and indicate you would like to register for TOYS
NORTH SYDNEY, NS
The Salvation Army
NORTH SYDNEY MALL
116 King Street, North Sydney, NS B2A 3S1
Thursdays: October 22 – November 19th
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
YARMOUTH, NS
The Salvation Army Yarmouth Community Church
Phone 902-742 2519
In person interview appointments can be booked by phone starting October 27 until November 26
Documentation required to be presented at this appointment are:
ID for everyone living in the household
Proof of income
Proof of address
List of monthly expenses
NEW BRUNSWICK
FREDERICTON, NB
The Salvation Army – Fredericton
Registration is being held by appointment only (in person) at The Salvation Army Fredericton Community Church
Dates: November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
December 1 & 3
Time for all dates is 9 am – 12 pm, and 1 pm – 3 pm
Household ID is required
Phone for more info 506 453 1706
Click here for email
MONCTON, NB
The Salvation Army Moncton Community & Family Services
Apply in person at 32 King Street, Moncton, NB
Registrations are in-person only during posted registration times below.
Start date: November 2
Mondays 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Wednesdays 1:30 – 3:30 PM, Except Wednesday, November 11th there will be no registration
LAST DAYS to REGISTER: Nov 30, Dec 1 & Dec 2 (Call for an appointment)
Phone 506 389 9901
To be eligible for Christmas Assistance through Moncton Community & Family Services Applicants must:
Be a part of a household with limited income
Reside in Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe or Memramcook
Not be already registered or plan to register at another agency for the same services
Have all required documents listed below
You will need to bring:
- Valid ID for each member of the household
- Proof of your current address
- Documents that verify all monthly household income
(ex: a current pay stub or income benefit statement, if receiving income assistance, EI, CPP/OAS/GIS, etc.)
Approved households can register for a turkey and gift card to assist with Christmas dinner
and/or will be invited to the Toy Depot to choose gifts for their children up to and including age 12.
Teens 13-15 will receive a gift from the Giving Tree program.
Click here for email
SAINT JOHN, NB
The Salvation Army Hope Community Church
Family Registration: Nov 1– 30, 2026
at Saint John Community Christmas Exchange locations
Phone 506-634-7166
Click here for email
Or register with your local church or group affiliated with the Saint John Community Christmas Exchange in the Saint John area
SUSSEX, NB
The Salvation Army Sussex Community Church
Phone 506 433 3302
Registration begins: Nov 3
Last date to register: Dec 6
Click here for email
WOODSTOCK, NB
The Salvation Army Woodstock Community Church
Phone 506-328-8273 to make an appointment
or Phone (506) 324-4565 for more info
Click here for email
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI
The Salvation Army in Charlottetown, PEI
158 Fitzroy St
Charlottetown, PE
SUMMERSIDE, PEI
The Salvation Army Community & Family Service
in partnership with St. Eleanor’s Lions Club, Kensington Lions Club
Registration on Monday’s and Friday’s only
Starting November 2
From 10 am to 3 pm
LOCATION: The Salvation Army Summerside, 374 Pope Road
You must bring the following documents with you:
ID for all household members
Proof of Current Income & Proof of current expenses for all eligible household members.
Applications will not be approved without documents.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 4
Phone for more info (902) 724-5089 ext. 103
We also partner with agencies outside of The Salvation Army
You can also register for Christmas support at the following locations:
NOVA SCOTIA
ANTIGONISH, NS
Toy Drive Plus, St Ninian’s Knights of Columbus
Formerly Monsignor Hugh Macpherson Knights of Columbus Toy Drive
Antigonish Market Square
Nov 16th to Dec 24th
10 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday
10 am to 3 pm on Saturdays
Deadline Dec 24th @ 5 pm
In order to be eligible caregivers must provide proof that they reside in Antigonish Town or County
and proof that they are receiving the child tax credit for the children they are asking for Christmas help.
Phone 902-867 2648 for more info
AMHERST, NS
Christmas For Kids Cumberland
Registration begins on Monday, November 2
Last day to register: Thursday, November 26
Monday to Thursday 10 am – 4 pm
Phone 902 667 1949
Click here for email
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY, GUYSBOROUGH, MULGRAVE, CANSO, NS
Guysborough County Operations Christmas Spirit
Start of registration: Nov 20
Last Date to Register: Dec 18
Monday to Friday 9 am – 4 pm
Phone 902-870-2677
HAVRE BOUCHER, MULGRAVE & TRACKADIE, NS
Contact Antigonish Kinsmen Club, ask for Donnie
Starting date: November 1
Last Date to register Dec 24
Click here for email
LIVERPOOL, NS
South Queens Christmas Campaign
October 27, 28, and 29
Phone 902 321 8786
NEW WATERFORD, NS
COMBINED CHRISTMAS GIVING
Registration November 6th, 7th and 14th
KOC Hall, New Waterford
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Notice of Assessment and Health Cards
Phone (902) 862 6142
Click here for email
NORTH SYDNEY FOOD BANK
In person registration is held on Sunday, November 9 from 10 am to 5 pm
North Sydney Food Bank 25 Wilkie Ave, North Sydney, gymnasium entrance.
People need to provide proof of address and current health cards for anyone in their family
Phone 902 794 1104
Click here for email
Last day to register: December 14
PORT HAWKESBURY, NS
Strait Area Education and Recreation Centre
Share & Care Program
Last Date of registration November 30
Phone 902 625 1929
SHUBENACADIE, MILFORD AND STEWIACKE, NS
Shumilacke Food Bank
Click here for email
SPRINGHILL, NS
The Springhill and Area Lions Club
Applications for the Springhill and Area Toys for Tots are open November 1 – 25
Families can apply by emailing the club to request an application
Phone 902 715 2858
SYDNEY MINES, NS
Combined Christmas Cheer of Sydney Mines, Florence & Bras d’Or
Christmas Cheer Registration 2026 will be held at the Sydney Mines Food Bank
Main Street, Sydney Mines
Monday, November 2 from 1 – 3 P.M.
Tuesday, November 3 from 1 – 3 P.M.
Wednesday, November 4 from 1 – 3 P.M.
Wednesday, November 4 from 6:30 – 8 P.M.
Thursday, November 5 from 1 – 3 P.M.
To be considered for the adoption program you must register during the above dates health cards required for all family members.
Click here for email
NEW BRUNSWICK
ALBERTY COUNTY, NB
Albert County Food Bank
The phone line will be open beginning November 16, please check back for the number to call as it will be available at a later date
Monday to Friday between the hours of 10 AM to 4 PM
Last day to register: December 4
Christmas Boxes will be delivered to those registered on the morning of December 19th
BATHURST, NB
Bathurst Volunteer Centre
Clients can register at any time, Monday to Friday, between 9 AM and 4 PM.
For more info
(506) 549-5949
Click here for email
MIRAMICHI, NB
Miramichi Sharing Christmas Joy
363 King George Hwy, Miramichi (beside Dairy Queen)
Starting Date: November 9
Registration is by walk in Mon-Thur from 9 am – 5 pm
Exceptions can be made for the following:
Working individuals with 9-5 hours, who can apply after regular hours by appointment only.
Those who have mobility issues or any other limitation may be able to register via Social Worker or by phone.
Requirements: Valid ID, general idea of income and expenses.
For more info
(506) 210 2818
REXTON, NB – Rexton and surrounding area of Five Rivers Municipality
Rexton Lions Club
Register in the month of November
Register by email providing info: Name, number of children & address
There will be an “in person” registration day on November 25th, details to be updated
SALISBURY, NB
Register with Helping Hands Food Bank
For more info
(506) 372 9787
Click here for email
SHEDIAC, NB
Vestiaire St. Joseph Inc.
Clients of the food bank can register during their November appointment
or by calling 506-532-1147 ext. 1
Children must be listed on file and Medicare cards are required.
Click here for email for more details
ST. STEPHEN, NB
Santa’s Helpers of Charlotte County
Families can register though local schools, the local foodbanks as well as social development.
Required to provide name, name and date of birth of the children they are applying for.
Deadline to apply is November 20th.
They can also reach out to the committee through the Santa’s Helpers Facebook messenger.
Phone (506) 529-8826 for more info
Click here for email
TANTRAMAR – SACKVILLE, DORCHESTER, AULAC, PORT ELGIN, POINT DE BUTE, MIDGIC, NB
Register at Christmas Cheer
Or by visiting Main Street Baptist Church at 20 Main Street in Sackville during their business hours of 9:30 am—4:00 pm
Start date: October 15
End date: Dec 16
Phone 506 536 2464
Click for email
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
SOURIS, PEI
Souris Lions Club
To register
phone (902) 969-6250
or click here for email
