The Salvation Army will begin taking applications in Quincy for Christmas Food Baskets and toys from Quincy Toys for Tots during the week of November 1-5.

Anyone wanting to apply for assistance can visit the Kroc Center, located at 405 Vermont, from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesday, 3:30-7 p.m. Thursday, and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4pm Friday.

People need to bring several documents to apply:

• A photo ID
• Proof of guardianship of children such as a birth certificate, social security card, court documents or medical card showing children’s names and birth dates
• Proof of current address such as a piece of mail, medical card, or bank statement (driver’s license will not be accepted)
• Proof of income from the last 30 days if not currently stated on their medical card

Quincy Catholic Charities’ registration days will be November 29 through December 10 from 8:30 a.m. -12 and 1- 4:30 p.m. Registration will be held within their facility located at 620 Maine Street.

The Quincy Salvation Army serves the counties of Adams, Pike, and Brown in Illinois. For more information, please contact Melissa Bailey at 217-231-5674.