2025 Salvation Army Angel Tree Registration

Sep 22, 2025

The Salvation Army MS Gulf Coast Announces Angel Tree Registration for 2025 

 

MS Gulf Coast — The Salvation Army of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is now accepting applications for the 2025 Angel Tree program, which provides Christmas assistance to families in need across Harrison, Pearl River, Hancock, Stone, Jackson, and George Counties. 

 

The Angel Tree program helps ensure that children ages 12 and under, of families that meet verified eligibility requirements, receive gifts of clothing and toys during the holiday season.  

 

“Every child deserves to experience the joy of Christmas morning,” said Major Paul Egan, Area Commander of The Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast. “Through the generosity of our community and the Angel Tree program, we bring love and joy to families who are struggling this holiday season.” 

 

Requirements to Apply 

Applicants must bring: 

Valid state-issued photo ID (Head of household) 

Certified birth certificate for each child 12 & under (no copies or hospital certificates accepted) 

Proof of income/unemployment 

Proof of custody if guardian or grandparent is applying 

Proof of financial hardship (e.g., unexpected expenses, disability, job loss, etc.) 

Gift wish list (no electronics or high-priced items) 

Clothing and shoe sizes for each child 
Do NOT bring children to registration. 

 

Registration by County 

Harrison & Pearl River Counties 

Dates: October 14–17, 2025 

Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Extended Hours: October 15 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

Location: The Salvation Army Center of Hope, 2019 22nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501 

Hancock County 

Dates & Times: 

October 7 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

October 8 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

October 13 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

October 16 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

October 21 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

October 22 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Location: Hancock Resource Center, 887 Washington St., Bay St. Louis, MS | (228) 463-8887 

Stone County 

Date: October 23, 2025 

Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 

Location: 242 2nd St. South, Wiggins, MS 

Jackson & George Counties 

Applications will be taken online only saangeltree.org 

Applicants must first call (228) 762-7222 to receive a code 

For questions: Contact Major Janna Torgerson at PascagoulaMS@uss.salvationarmy.org or call (228) 762-7222   


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