Apply for Toys

Documents must be submitted with your online application form. All documents must be uploaded during the application process. Images of documents can be scanned or taken with a phone camera. Files must be uploaded as either PDF, PNG, or JPEG.

Please note: At least one of these documents must match the delivery address on the application. 

Income verification for adults within the household:

• A household is defined as the parent/caregiver(s) and all dependents who share the same address.
• Roommates and additional family members are not considered part of the household.
• If two families are living in the same residence, they should apply separately as their income does not count toward the other family living in the house.    

List of Accepted Income Documents:

• 2023 CRA Notice of Assessment 
• Most recent paystub 
• AISH Health Benefit Statement
• Health Benefits Statement  
• CPP – Disability Benefit
• Employment Insurance Statement
• CCB Statement
• Letter signed by a registered social worker on letterhead

Verification of Identity

• Please submit one document for each adult and child in the household. 

List of Accepted Identification Documents: 

• Alberta Health Card
• Driver's License
• Government Issued Identification or Status Card
• 2023 Child Tax Benefit Notice – listing dependents  
• CRA ACFB or GST Notice from 2023  
• Birth Certificate
• Legal Guardianship, Parent or Custody Order or Agreement  
• Income Support or AISH Health Benefits Statement – listing dependents  
• Childcare Subsidy Letter 
• Letter signed by a registered social worker on letterhead

1. Through a social service agency - We work with partner agencies who can assist you with your application. Click here for a list of partner agencies. 

2. Online at applytosantas.ca. Click here to complete an application online. You will need to upload all requested documentation before you can submit your application. Be sure to carefully read the instructions and have the necessary documents to upload with your application.

If you have trouble completing your application, please contact our Family Support Team at support@santasanonymous.ca or 587-855-1649

Applicants will receive a notice of approval, decline, or request for more information within 5 business days of submitting an application. (Processing times are subject to change based on volume of applications received).

Applicants qualify for the program based on three criteria:

• Live within the City of Edmonton (families outside of Edmonton should call 211 for information about programs available in other communities)
• Be the primary caregiver for children 12 and under (parents or caregivers with teenagers or children who turn 13 on or before December 31 should contact the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton's Adopt-A-Teen Program to apply for Gift Cards) 
• Have a household income that falls within the Qualifying Income Limits for the 2024 season:

For families with more than 7 people, add $708.00 per month for each additional family member.

*Gross income is all money earned before taxes and other deductions are subtracted.

• Families living outside the City of Edmonton. If you live outside of the City of Edmonton, please contact 211 for information about programs in your area
• Family members who are not the primary caregiver of the child (ex. Aunts, uncles, grandparents cannot apply for toys to give as gifts)
• Teenagers or children who turn 13 on or before December 31 should contact the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton's Adopt-A-Teen Program to apply for Gift Cards)
• Children who have already been included on another application (ex. If parents live in separate households – only the caregiver with primary custody should apply)
• Families whose household income exceed qualifying income limits
• Sponsor-supported newcomer families
• Non-residents on a work or student visa