Christmas In Jefferson County Sign-Ups Begin October 29th

Christmas in Jefferson County, a project of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, has announced the registration dates for 2020.

Sign-ups for families needing assistance through the “Christmas in Jefferson County” program will begin on October 29^th.  Sign-ups will be held Thursday, October 29^th and Friday, October 30^th from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Monday, November 2^nd from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Due to restrictions with COVID-19, we will have the sign-ups in three different locations:

Dandridge– Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department, 843 Old Hwy 92, Dandridge

Jefferson City– Jefferson City Fire Department, 104 City Center Dr., Jefferson City

White Pine Location- Ruritan Building, 1820 Maple St., White Pine

The program is designed to assist families and individuals who can’t otherwise afford food and toys during the Christmas season.  Families or individuals may sign up for a food basket.  If the family has children, the program provides toys for any child between birth and age 12.  Two toys or gift items may be requested at sign-up for each child in the family.

A family head of household should come to sign up, bringing the following information:

• Evidence of monthly income (paycheck stub, Family First or food stamp documentation-must provide food stamp letter, SSI or Social Security documentation, etc.)
• Social Security cards for head(s) of household
• Phone number where they can be reached
• Evidence of address (utility bill)
• Anyone other than parents applying for toys, must show proof of guardianship

AND

• Social Security Card or Birth Certificate for every child 12 and under you want to sign-up to receive toys

Christmas in Jefferson County is made possible by a host of volunteers and contributors working with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.  Anyone who would like to contribute financially to support this program may send their contributions to:  Christmas in Jefferson County, C/O Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 890, Dandridge, TN 37725.  For more information please call the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at 397-9642.