2025 Santa's Castle Shopping Application

2025 Santa's Castle Shopping Application

Santa’s Castle supports Fort Benning Soldiers of all ranks experiencing financial hardship who cannot provide toys for their child(ren) during the holiday season. Please note: it is NOT intended as a supplement.
Application Requirements
1. Must be an Active Duty Soldier.

2. Must be stationed at Fort Benning.

3. Must be facing financial hardship.

4. Must have children (ages 0-18) enrolled in DEERS and living at your residence.

*See steps below to verify and upload proof to the application*

5. Must have not utilized Santa's Castle for more than 2 consecutive years.

6. Must complete the entire application.

*Incomplete applications will NOT be processed*

***Application due NLT 02 November 2025***
Applicant Information

This section is to be filled out by the Soldier applying to shop at Santa's Castle.
Name*

Last NameFirst NameMiddle Initial
Unit Information
Rank*
Brigade*
Battalion*
Company/Troop*
Unit Phone*
Family Information
Do you live on Post?*
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email Address (If approved, the shopping pass will be emailed to this address.)*
example@example.com
Spouse Name *

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Dual Military?*
Spouse Unit Information
Rank*
Brigade*
Battalion*
Company/Troop*
Unit Phone*
Spouse Information
Spouse's Cell Phone:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Spouse Email*
example@example.com
Children Information

Please list the number of children, along with each child’s name, gender, and age. Include their interests and note any special considerations such as developmental age, medical concerns, or disabilities.
How many children are you applying for at Santa's Castle who meet the criteria above?

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Child #1*

First NameMale/ FemaleAge
Child #2*

First NameMale/ FemaleAge
Child #3*

First NameMale/ FemaleAge
Child #4*

First NameMale/ FemaleAge
Child #5*

First NameMale/ FemaleAge
Child #6*

First NameMale/ FemaleAge
Child #7*

First NameMale/ FemaleAge
Child #8*

First NameMale/ FemaleAge
Child #1 Interests*
Please list toys or activities your children enjoy, so that our elves can help make your shopping experience a success.
Child #2 Interests*
Please list toys or activities your children enjoy, so that our elves can help make your shopping experience a success.
Child #3 Interests*
Please list toys or activities your children enjoy, so that our elves can help make your shopping experience a success.
Child #4 Interests*
Please list toys or activities your children enjoy, so that our elves can help make your shopping experience a success.
Child #5 Interests*
Please list toys or activities your children enjoy, so that our elves can help make your shopping experience a success.
Child #6 Interests*
Please list toys or activities your children enjoy, so that our elves can help make your shopping experience a success.
Child #7 Interests*
Please list toys or activities your children enjoy, so that our elves can help make your shopping experience a success.
Child #8 Interests*
Please list toys or activities your children enjoy, so that our elves can help make your shopping experience a success.
Do any of your children have developmental, medical, or educational considerations? Please explain.*
REASON: Provide a detailed explanation of your financial hardship and how assistance from Santa’s Castle would help your family this holiday season. (Minimum 250 word count)*
Do you have any special circumstances or needs we should know about to make your shopping experience easier?*
Have you shopped at Santa's Castle before? *
Where did you use Santa's Castle? (Type NA if you have never used Santa's Castle)*
What year(s) have you used Santa's Castle? (Type NA if you have never used Santa's Castle)*
Is the soldier currently or recently deployed?*
Shopping time I prefer (Shopping Days will be week of November 17 and week of December 1.):*
Shopping Days will be week of November 17 and week of December 1.
DEERS Information Submission

Please follow the steps below to upload the required DEERS Statement.
1. Go to milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect

2. Sign in (If you do not have a MyAuth login, you will need to create one)

3. Go to Manage Health Benefits

4. Select Contact Info

5. Screenshot or take a photo of that screen; be sure to include the list of 'Family Members' on the left side of the screen

6. Attach the photo to your application

7. (Optional) Request DD Form 1172-2 from the DEERS office and upload form to the application
Please upload a copy of the Soldier's DEERS statement (a screenshot is sufficient). *

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I believe that I meet the guidelines provided by Santa's Castle. I will shop at the designated appointment time. I understand that my spouse may shop on behalf with the appointment slip and a Dependent Military ID card. I understand that if my application is approved, the shopping pass, which will include the shopping date and time, will be sent to the email address provided. I understand that a single family income does not automatically justify receipt or services from Santa's Castle. I understand that Santa's Castle can only be used for 2 consecutive years and after only with an exception of policy.*

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2025 Santa's Castle Shopping Application

Application Requirements

Applicant Information

Unit Information

Family Information

Spouse Unit Information

Spouse Information

Children Information

DEERS Information Submission