Over 150 families have applied for this year’s Give a Christmas program. Were you one of them?
If not, don’t worry. You still have time.
As of Nov. 8, NJ211 has received 160 eligible applicants for its holiday assistance program in Burlington County, but the deadline to apply isn’t until Dec. 1.
Who can apply for Give a Christmas?
Give a Christmas applications are open to low-income families living in Burlington County with children.
Low-income is defined as 200% of the federal poverty level, which is $60,000 for a family of four this year.
How to apply for Give a Christmas
Applicants can either visit The Burlington County Times’ website for more information or apply via text, by sending “GAC” to 898-211.
From there they can answer the screening questions and receive a link to the online application.
Families should be prepared to present proof of residency, income and family size.
Donating to Burlington County families
Donating to the Give a Christmas program is simple, easy and open to everyone.
Click here to donate online. To donate by mail, click here to download the coupon. Donations received after December 25 will roll over to next year’s program.
For questions about the Give a Christmas program, email Executive Editor Audrey Harvin at aharvin@gannett.com.