The Stayton and Sublimity fire districts are gearing up for this season’s Toys for Joy and Christmas Dinner Box programs.
Families in need of assistance have several opportunities to sign up, but all signups are by appointment only. Appoiontment links will be posted on the Stayton Fire District website, staytonfire.org.
Families must live inside the boundaries of the Stayton or Sublimity fire districts to be eligible. Those in the Lyons Fire District should call 503-859-2410 to schedule an appointment.
Appointment links on the fire district website should be available by Monday, Nov. 4. One application serves both programs.
Appointments will be held at Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road SE, Stayton. Appointment dates are Monday, Dec. 2, (noon to 3 p.m.); Tuesday, Dec. 3 (3 to 6 p.m.); Wednesday, Dec. 4 (1 to 4 p.m.); and Thursday, Dec. 5 (3 to 6 p.m.).
Applicants should plan to bring to their appointment:
1) Oregon photo ID or driver’s license for all adults;
2) 2023 Form 1040 Individual Income Tax Return (page 1) or 2023 Form OR-40 (page 1) listing dependents or you need ONE of the following for each dependent child in the home: a) Social Security card; b) medical card; c) birth certificate;
3) Current utility bill for proof of address;
4) Proof of income for the past 30 days or proof of no income for everyone in the household (example last two paycheck stubs, DHS-FSRN printout, SSI award letter, child support etc.).
Space in the appointment area is limited; children older than six months will not be allowed to accompany parents during the application and distribution process. Applicants are urged to arrange child care ahead of time.
Maria Sammons is Toys for Joy chair. For information contact 503-769-2601.
