Apply for Assistance
Application dates
Our application process begins on October 12th and must be returned by November 6th.
To apply for help from Secret Santa, we must ensure that you, and the children you are applying for, are all residents of one of the three towns and are eligible for General Assistance. We do this with the participation of the town General Assistance offices.
If the children are school aged, they must be enrolled in one of the RSU schools to be eligible. Kids "age out" of our program when they turn 18, unless they are still enrolled in school, or they are Special Education students, in which case our coverage extends to the end of their school years.
Submit your application
Applications are available online or at your town hall starting on October 12th. The applications are made fully anonymous when they are shared with us. We receive age, gender and size information to help guide community members as they shop.
Secret Santa Application 2026Wishlist guidelines
When you are making your child's list, we have a few guidelines. While we don't mind including a gift card in a kid's list, we do ask that you mostly request actual toys and items. We also do not ask our community to shop for high-end electronics.
Town General Assistance offices
Secret Santa is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization.