POTSDAM — The Potsdam Holiday Fund is accepting applications for assistance this holiday season.

The program provides new toys, warm clothing and food to area families with children and to senior citizens in need. College students with children who are in need of assistance are eligible as well.

The program is coordinated by a group of volunteers in the community. The Potsdam Holiday Fund serves residents in Potsdam, Madrid, Hopkinton, Nicholville, Brasher Falls, Chase Mills, Fort Jackson, West Stockholm and Winthrop.

Applications may be picked up at the following locations:

• Potsdam: Post Office, Potsdam Neighborhood Center, Evergreen Park Office, Debra Drive Apartments Office, Midtown Apartments Office, Mayfield Apartments Office, Potsdam Central Schools (Sue Pike, Home/School Counselor), Canton-Potsdam Hospital and Potsdam Head Start

• SUNY Potsdam: The Non-traditional Student Lounge in Carson Hall and the Ministry Office.

• Clarkson University: School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Engineering, Physical Therapy Studies Office, Physician Assistant Studies Office, Dean of Students Office, Occupational Therapy Studies Office and International Graduate Studies Office.

• Hannawa Falls: Post Office, Helping Hands of Potsdam, Inc.

• Madrid Post Office

• West Stockholm Post Office

• Winthrop Post Office

• Nicholville and Fort Jackson post offices

Hopkinton library and town office

Other locations in the area include: Renewal House, One Stop Career Center, St. Lawrence County Community Services, Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, Cerebral Palsy of the North Country, and the Prenatal Perinatal Council

The application and income guidelines are also available on-line at www.potsdamholidayfund.org/apply.

Deadline for the applications is Friday, November 30, 2018. Applications may be mailed to the Potsdam Holiday Fund, PO Box 827, Potsdam, NY 13676.

Food baskets will be delivered or can be picked up on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints on Castle Drive (off Leroy St.) in Potsdam. Distribution of gifts and clothing is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the United Methodist Church in Potsdam.

As in the past, applicants are asked to provide verification of income and age for all members of their household. The guidelines for eligibility are the same as the guidelines used by the Potsdam Neighborhood Center.