Families in 8 Arkansas counties will soon be able to apply for The Salvation Army’s 2026 Angel Tree Program.
The Salvation Army Central Arkansas Area Command says online applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, September 3, and continuing through Friday, September 11, 2026.
The program is designed to help bring Christmas assistance to eligible children and families during the holiday season.
REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY
Applications must be completed online at:
saangeltree.org
The Salvation Army says no invitation code is required. Applicants can simply enter their ZIP code to begin the process.
No in-person applications will be accepted.
The program serves families in:
Van Buren County
Cleburne County
Faulkner County
Perry County
White County
Saline County
Pulaski County
Lonoke County
350 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE EACH DAY
The Salvation Army says a maximum of 350 applications will be available each day until the overall application limit has been reached.
Once the daily limit is reached, the online system will temporarily close.
The application system is scheduled to reopen at 9:00 AM the following day.
Officials warn that incomplete applications will be deleted. Families may reapply if application space remains available.
CHILDREN MUST BE 12 OR YOUNGER
Children included in an Angel Tree application must be age 12 or younger as of December 25, 2026.
Parents or guardians must upload identification and other required documentation as part of the application.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Applicants will need to upload a valid parent or guardian photo ID or passport.
The person completing the application must be the individual who has legal custody of the child.
Child identification showing the child’s birthdate is also required.
Acceptable documents may include:
Birth certificate
Government-issued identification
Custody papers, if applicable
DSS printout for each child listed, if applicable
PROOF OF ADDRESS REQUIRED
Applicants must also provide proof of their current address.
Examples listed by The Salvation Army include:
Current utility bills
Bank statements
Credit card statements
Lease agreements
School or university enrollment letters dated within the last 90 days and addressed to the parent or guardian
PROOF OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME REQUIRED
Families must also upload proof of household income.
Examples include:
SNAP benefit letters
Other government benefit letters
Employee pay stubs
Official letters on company letterhead
Employer letters must include the employer’s signature and the applicant’s name.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY?
After the application and required documents are submitted, families will receive an email from The Salvation Army Angel Tree team.
The email may state that the application has been approved, declined or that additional documentation is required.
Families who are approved will receive their pickup date and time by email.
GIFT PICKUP SET FOR DECEMBER 15 OR 16
The Salvation Army says Angel Tree pickup dates will be December 15 or December 16, 2026.
The exact pickup location will be emailed to approved families 24 hours before their scheduled pickup time.
Officials emphasize that failure to complete an application or upload all required documents will result in automatic deletion of the application.
QUESTIONS?
For additional information, families can call:
501-374-9296
or
501-340-0063
Updates will also be available through the Salvation Army Central Arkansas Facebook page.
The Salvation Army Central Arkansas Area Command is led by Major Julie Igleheart, Area Commander, along with Corps Mission Associate Isabellah Willoughby.
The organization says it looks forward to serving families during the 2026 holiday season.
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KEY INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
PROGRAM:
The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program 2026
APPLICATION PERIOD:
September 3 through September 11, 2026
REGISTRATION:
Online only
WEBSITE:
DAILY APPLICATION LIMIT:
350 applications
SYSTEM REOPENS:
9:00 AM each following day after the daily limit is reached
ELIGIBLE CHILDREN:
Age 12 or younger as of December 25, 2026
SERVICE AREA:
Van Buren County
Cleburne County
Faulkner County
Perry County
White County
Saline County
Pulaski County
Lonoke County
PICKUP DATES:
December 15 or December 16, 2026
QUESTIONS:
501-374-9296
501-340-0063
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