Red Santa is on his way to spread a little Christmas cheer for Taylor-area families. Sponsored by the Taylor Fire Department and the Taylor Professional Firefighters Association, Operation Red Santa provides a holiday dinner for families, as well as Christmas presents under the tree for children.
Applications to take part in the program open 8 a.m. Oct. 26 through 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at taylortx.gov/1052/ Red-Santa.
All applicants must provide photocopies of their driver’s licenses and a recent utility bill to establish proof of Taylor residency, and children must be enrolled in the Taylor Independent School District.
If families have received assistance from Red Santa for the last two consecutive years, they are ineligible to apply this year, organizers said.
Families must also be available to pick up gifts at Station 1, 200 Washburn St., 9-11 a.m. Dec. 22.
Sponsors are also being sought to provide gifts.
Donations need to be dropped off by Dec. 14 at the Fire Department administration office, 304 E. Third St., the fire station on 200 Washburn St. or the temporary station at 609 N.W. Carlos G. Parker Blvd.
For more information, call 512-352-6992.
