The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its 2026 Sheriff Santa Program, which provides Christmas gifts to local children whose families need holiday assistance.
The program is working with Toys for Tots this year, with gifts divided by age groups to help ensure children receive age-appropriate presents. Toys for Tots will assist children ages 12 and younger, while Sheriff Santa will serve children ages 13 to 16 and older children with special needs.
Applicants must live in Floyd County and provide proof of residency, along with a birth certificate for each child. A separate application must be completed for every child.
Families cannot receive assistance through multiple Christmas programs. Applications will be compared with other local programs, including the Salvation Army Angel Tree, Floyd Baptist Association Christmas Assistance and Bless Coalition’s Hope for Christmas.
Applicants should have photographs of the child’s birth certificate, their Georgia ID or driver’s license, and a utility bill if their current address differs from their identification.
The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday November 25, 2026.
Gift pickup is scheduled for the morning of December 12, 2026, at 2526 New Calhoun Highway in Rome. Families will select a pickup time when completing the application. Identification will be required, and applicants must identify who is authorized to collect the gifts.
The Sheriff’s Office said specific gifts cannot be guaranteed, but organizers will make every effort to provide presents that match each child’s interests.
