Salvation Army Angel Tree adoption deadline extended until Dec. 5

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At a time when families and individuals across the region are facing greater hardship than ever before, NBC 5, Telemundo 39 and The Salvation Army are calling on our community for support of The Salvation Army Angel Tree program.

We invite you to adopt an Angel at any participating mall or adopt an Angel online by purchasing and donating new clothing, toys, or essential hygiene and care products for a child or a senior citizen.

Please return your Angel’s gifts by 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 (the deadline has been extended from the original Dec. 2 deadline).

HOW TO ADOPT A SALVATION ARMY ANGEL

At Malls: Visit the Salvation Army Angel Tree at any of these participating malls to adopt your angel on-site through Dec. 2. After Dec. 2, angels are not guaranteed to be adoptable at malls.

• NorthPark Center
• Galleria Dallas
• North East Mall
• The Shops at Willow Bend
• Golden Triangle Mall
• Hulen Mall
• The Parks at Arlington

Online: Adopt your Angel online HERE through Dec. 5, or check to see if your participating Walmart or mall location has a sign with a QR code near their Salvation Army Angel Tree display.

HOW TO RETURN YOUR ANGEL GIFTS

Please ensure your gifts are bagged per Angel and please ensure that the corresponding Angel Code is included inside the bag. The final day for adoptions and for gift returns is Tuesday, Dec. 5.

• Returns can be dropped off at the four Salvation Army Christmas Centers in Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving and Plano through Dec. 5.
• Returns can be dropped off at the drive-thru mall drop-off locations listed through Dec. 5.

SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS CENTER DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

THE SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS CENTER DALLAS COUNTY
9216 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas
Weekdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

THE SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS CENTER TARRANT COUNTY
229 E. Felix St., Fort Worth
Weekdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

THE SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS CENTER IRVING CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER
250 E. Grauwyler Rd.
Irving, TX 75061
Weekdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

THE SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS CENTER PLANO CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER
3528 14th St.
Plano, TX 75074
Weekdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

ANGEL TREE MALL DROPOFF LOCATIONS

Mall locations are guaranteed drop-off locations only through Saturday, Dec. 2. After that day, donations must be taken to one of the Salvation Army Christmas Centers above. All drive-through hours of operation are 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.

NORTHPARK CENTER
Small portion of the Northeast parking lot

GALLERIA DALLAS
Circle drive near Grand Lux Cafe

NORTH EAST MALL
Quicklotz parking lot, at the intersection of NE Loop 820 Frontage and NE Mall Blvd.

THE SHOPS AT WILLOW BEND
Parking lot C at Chapel Hill & North Dallas Tollway

GOLDEN TRIANGLE MALL
Food court parking lot

HULEN MALL
Near Dillards, enter at the intersection of Overton Ridge Blvd. and Rock Quarry

THE PARKS AT ARLINGTON
JCPenney overflow parking lot, near W. Arbrook Blvd. and Parks Mall Dr. entrance

WHY YOU SHOULD ADOPT AN ANGEL TODAY?

Across North Texas, thousands are faced with tough choices on how to stretch their already tight household budgets in the wake of the continued impacts of inflation and rising costs. During the holidays, the burden of financial and emotional stress is heightened, leaving many torn between purchasing presents for Christmas or putting food on the table.

The Salvation Army believes those families in need deserve to experience the joy of Christmas morning. Since 1979, The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program has provided hope for millions of families across the country that are struggling financially — no matter their circumstances.

North Texas boasts the largest Angel Tree program in the country, with around 40,000 local children, seniors, and adults with special needs receiving gifts to celebrate Christmas day. Once an Angel has been registered, their Christmas wish list is cataloged and available for adoption. Items suggested for purchase include new clothing, toys, or essential hygiene and care products.

As the region’s largest social services provider, The Salvation Army of North Texas provides a range of services year-round to combat poverty, addiction, and homelessness at 21 centers of operation in Dallas and Rockwall, Tarrant, Ellis, Collin, and Denton counties.

To learn more about The Salvation Army of North Texas or donate to financially support the Angel Tree program, visit SalvationArmyNTX.org.