Salvation Army providing Christmas assistance

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance starting Wednesday. Applications are being accepted at the Ruff Building on the South Carolina State Fairgrounds until 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday Those applying will need: 1. Picture ID for the head of household. 2. Identification cards for everyone residing in the household. The following ID‘s can be used: U.S. driver’s license, Social Security card, State-issued non-driver ID card, U.S. passport, Employee ID card, School ID card, Health insurance card (not Medicare), Matrícula Consular ID card, U.S. military ID card Birth certificate. 3. Proof of age for every child 12 years old or under. Only children 12 years and younger can receive Christmas gifts. Birth certificates or other official documents may be used for proof of age. 4. If your household currently qualifies for Food Stamps (SNAP), bring your EBT card and a recent food purchase receipt using your card. With proof of Food Stamps (SNAP) award, numbers 5, 6 and 7 (below) are not necessary. 5. Proof of all income in the home for the past 30 days (pay stubs, unemployment statement, SSI Disability, Social Security statement, VA or other pensions). 6. Anyone 18 years or older and receiving no income must show proof of zero wage (Zero wage statement from the unemployment office). 7. Proof of all household expenses paid in the past 30 days (not bills that you owe, but bills that were paid).