Christmas assistance available

| November 9, 2015

COSHOCTON – There are two opportunities coming up for low-income families to sign up for assistance with Christmas.

The Coshocton County Firefighter’s Toy Chest sign up will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 13, in Room 145 at the County Services Building on South Seventh Street. This is for low-income families with children ages newborn through 15-years-old. Applicants must live in Coshocton County. Bring proof of income and Social Security cards for everyone in the household. These will be the only dates you can sign up.

The Salvation Army will have its Christmas sign up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 9-10. Call 740-622-0971 for information.

The Coshocton County Firefighter’s Association Toy Chest also would appreciate any donations of new unwrapped toys, wrapping paper, scotch tape, or monetary donations to help Coshocton County families in need this Christmas. Toy donations can be dropped off at either of the following locations: Coshocton City Fire Department, 325 S. Seventh St. or the Walhonding Valley Fire District, 100 S. Bridge St in Warsaw. Monetary donations may be mailed to the following address: Coshocton County Firefighter’s Association Toy Chest, P.O. Box 133, Coshocton, Ohio 43812.

 

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