WARREN, Ohio - The Salvation Army of Warren will begin taking its annual Christmas applications for toys for children ages 14 and under starting today. 

The applications can be submitted between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 12 through Oct. 15 and Oct. 18 through Oct. 22. 

Families who want to apply are asked to either sign up online through Oct. 15 or call any of the following numbers to sign up: 330-442-5811, 330-442-4234, 234-600-7770 and 330-442-3521.

The Salvation Army of Warren has been busy today for the start of the application process. 

Those who want to donate this year, may drop off any unwrapped new toys at their office at 270 Franklin St. SE. 

The organization will also be gathering toy donations this upcoming holiday season with Angel Trees at the Walmart on Elm Road and Sam’s Club, at a tree by the customer service desk at the Eastwood Mall and online via a gift registry with Walmart on Elm Road.

Two Christmas food box giveaway drive-through events will be held on Monday, December 20 at 10 a.m. (last names starting with A-M) and at 1 p.m. (last names starting with N-Z) for the first 500 vehicles. Applications are not needed for the drive through event.