Next Steps Back to School Supplies 2026

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Our Back to School Supplies Applications are now closed.

We are at Capacity for 2026. Thank You!
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This application is for The Salvation Army Next Steps Resource Centre located in Saanich at 4030 Douglas At.

Apply to ONE agency only. If you have already applied to another organization, your application will be denied.
- Connection Point Church and Resource Centre (The Salvation Army)
- The Mustard Seed
- Surrounded by Cedar
- High Point Community Church and Resource Centre (The Salvation Army)
- 1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre
Please take the time to read all the important information and complete this form in full. Applications missing information will not be accepted. In order to process your application, please ensure that the phone number, mailing address and email address are correct. If we cannot contact you, we cannot provide school supplies.

The Salvation Army Next Steps Resource Centre serves the following communities, including: Brentwood Bay, Central and North Saanich, Cook Street Village, Cordova Bay, Gordon Head, Oak Bay, Quadra Village, Royal Oak, Saanich, and Sidney.

The Salvation Army High Point Community Church and Resource Centre serves: Downtown Victoria, Esquimalt, The Gorge, James Bay, and Vic West. Please apply here. Call 250-383-6290 if you are unsure if your address is within this catchment.

The Salvation Army Connection Point Church and Resource Centre serves Westshore communities, including: View Royal, Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, East Sooke and Sooke. If this is your area, please apply here. Call 778-817-1141 if you are unsure if your address is within this catchment.
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The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

It is our pleasure to assist the most vulnerable in our communities.

Currently we are accepting applications for Back to School supplies for children in Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12). Each child will receive a kit with basic supplies for their grade level. Any extra school supplies that your child(ren) requires is up to the parent/guardian to provide.

While The Salvation Army endeavours to meet the needs of everyone coming to us for assistance, the size of the demand has exceeded our capacity. For this reason, we are introducing new eligibility criteria.

Who is Eligible?

The Salvation Army exists in three communities across the Capital Regional District. The Salvation Army location closest to your living address will be The Salvation Army to serve you. Applying to a unit outside of your area, may result in your being redirected to a more appropriate location. Proof of address will be required at the time of pickup.

You are eligible for assistance if your combined annual gross family income is at or below the following income levels (line 150 of most recent tax assessment of all family members).

# in House	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
All Income	$30,526	$38,003	$46720	$56,724	$64336	$72,560	$80,785

These numbers are determined by the Statistics Canada low-income threshold.

Below, you will be asked to declare your combined household income. Please note, you may be asked to provide proof of income for all members of your household before your application is approved.

Households with an income level higher than that outlined may be considered for assistance, on a case-by-case basis. Please be prepared to share why you are applying for assistance if your income is above the low-income threshold.

The purpose of this assistance is to ensure families have the means to provide basic school supplies for their children. The Salvation Army acknowledges the significant expenses families juggle, and it is our hope to alleviate some of that pressure for those most at risk.

How many Income Earning People live in your household, as claimed on your 2025 taxes?
What was your combined family income (add up line 150 of everyone's 2025 taxes)?

Could you please verify your income and expense details, as they appear lower than expected? Approval will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please share why you are applying for assistance.
You have indicated that your household income level is higher than eligibility guidelines. Approval will be considered on a case-by-case basis, you may continue on to complete this application. Please share why you are applying for assistance.

Please note the following:

Thank you!
1. Due to the overwhelming response from last year, we will only be accepting applications until July 24, 2026. Thank you for your understanding.
2. This year's program will only serve children who are approved until all spots are filled.
3. Pickup date and time will be determined a later date and appliants who are approved will be emailed with futher details. Any unpicked up school supplies will then be reallocated to those on our waitlist unless you have already made arrangements prior to the pickup date.
4. This is an application form and there is no guarantee you will be provided with school supplies until you have recieved an Approval email from us via Jotform informing you that your application has been approved.

Parent/Guardian Name *This must match your BC Government Photo ID and have your current address on it.Name

First NameLast Name
Address (Complete with Postal Code) *This must match your BC Government Photo ID

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
How many school aged children will be requiring school supplies? (K-Grade 12 only) *No Pre-school, College or University supplies applications will be accepted. If your child is 18 years old you will need to upload a copy of their 2025 Student ID for verification.
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1 - Child's Name *As it appears on their ID

First NameLast Name
1 - Gender
1 - Birth Date

MonthDayYear
1 - Grade Child is Entering
1 - Age
2 - Child's Name *As it appears on their ID

First NameLast Name
2 - Gender
2 - Birth Date

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2 - Grade Child is Entering
2 - Age
3 - Child's Name *As it appears on their ID

First NameLast Name
3 - Gender
3 - Birth Date

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3 - Grade Child is Entering
3 - Age
4 - Child's Name *As it appears on their ID

First NameLast Name
4 - Gender
4 - Birth Date

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4 - Grade Child is Entering
4 - Age
5 - Child's Name *As it appears on their ID

First NameLast Name
5 - Gender
5 - Birth Date

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5 - Grade Child is Entering
5 - Age
6 - Child's Name *As it appears on their ID

First NameLast Name
6 - Gender
6 - Birth Date

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6 - Grade Child is Entering
6 - Age
7 - Child's Name *As it appears on their ID

First NameLast Name
7 - Gender
7 - Birth Date

MonthDayYear
7 - Grade Child is Entering
7 - Age

You have indicted that your child is 18 year old, please upload a copy of their 2025 Student ID for verification.

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