This podcast is a visit with Kathleen Sanderson of the Bryan/College Station Salvation Army and WTAW's Scott DeLucia.

The Bryan/College Station Salvation Army continues to prepare for holiday activities.

Spokeswoman Kathleen Sanderson says they continue to recruit businesses and individuals who can hold toy drives for their Angel Tree gift distribution and register as bell ringers for the holiday season.

Click HERE to be directed to the B/CS Salvation Army website for additional information about holiday activities.

Sanderson says registration continues for families who want to apply for Angel Tree assistance. The first round of registration continues until September 22nd. The second round of registration is from September 30th through October 13th.

Click HERE to be directed to the Angel Tree application website.

Residents can also send an email to bryan.texas@uss.salvationarmy.org or call 979-361-0618.

Additional information from the B/CS Salvation Army for those applying for Angel Tree assistance:

Documents you will need:

• Photo ID of the applicant

• Only parents or legal guardian are allow to apply (proof documents)

• Birth certificate for all the kids 12 years old and younger

• CURRENT Benefit Award Letter (i.e.: Food Stamps Award letter (must be the page that shows income)/Social Security Award Letter/Disability Award Letter/TANF paperwork)

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR CURRENT BENEFIT AWARD LETTER YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

• Proof of rent/mortgage (i.e.: Rent receipt/Lease agreement/Mortgage statement) Only one is needed.

• Proof of income for everyone in the household (i.e.: Current Paycheck Stub/SSI/Child Support/etc.)

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL WHICH WILL GIVE ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND FOLLOW UP INFORMATION AFTER YOU HAVE STARTED THE APPLICATION PROCESS