HOLIDAY GIFTS
WE’RE BRINGING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO DISADVANTAGED KIDS
Because we believe that EVERY child deserves to have joy-filled, magical, holiday memories.
Parents or legal guardians of metro area children who are receiving any form of public assistance are able to receive FREE holiday gifts for their children.
Unlike many nonprofits that distribute holiday gifts to disadvantaged children, ESF allows parents to choose which toys and gifts they want to give their children and to give them to them however and whenever they choose. For decades, parents were invited to come to Santa’s Village, our toy and gift store, to shop for their children’s gifts. In an effort to keep our staff, volunteers, and the families we serve safe during the pandemic, Santa’s Village has gone digital! Now parents can register their children, upload proof of benefits, and shop online from any web-enabled device. Orders will be picked and packed at our warehouse facility in SE Atlanta and parents may choose to pick their gifts up there or at one of our distribution partner events.
PROOF OF BENEFITS
Please see the below list of acceptable forms of proof of benefits.
Proof of Benefits MUST:
• Be uploaded as a PDF document. Log in to Gateway or contact a caseworker to obtain a PDF copy.
• Show CURRENT coverage
• Include the child’s name AND the parent/guardian’s name and those names must match the names submitted via the registration form.
Medicaid / SNAP
Notice of Eligibility Decision
(View Sample)
SSI/Disability Income
SSI Benefits Verification
(View Sample)
Foster Care
Placement letter from DFCS / approved agency
(View Sample)
Childcare and Parent Services
CAPS Certificate
(View Sample)