2026 SERVE, INC. ADOPT-A-FAMILY APPLICATION

2026 SERVE, INC. ADOPT-A-FAMILY APPLICATION

Applications accepted September 15th - October 31st
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL TO BE CONSIDERED
Those who wish to receive Christmas gifts and/or food for themselves, their family, or their children, must read the following before continuing:

1. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOUR CHILDREN:
- If you wish to apply for gifts for your dependent children between the ages of newborn and 18, your child must be residing with you in Callaway County, and you must provide documentation.
- If your child is 18, they must still be high school.
- You will be required to show AND ATTACH TO THIS APPLICATION the following documentation:
  - Your Photo ID
  - Proof of income for all members of the household
  - One of the following for children: social security card, birth certificate, divorce decree with documentation of custody, guardianship papers
  - Proof of residency
- Gifts must be picked up on Thursday, December 17th.
- If your family is approved, the eligible children will receive four Christmas gifts each (something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read).
- If you qualify, you will also receive a meal basket (groceries) for a full Christmas dinner for your household (a ham or turkey, fruit, side dishes, and a dessert).
2. CHRISTMAS GIFT BAG FOR SENIORS (OVER 60) AND DISABLED ADULTS (OVER 18):
- Any member of the household who is over 60 years old and/or is a disabled adult over the age of 18 may qualify to receive a special Christmas Gift Bag. These are gift bags that include a variety of small stocking stuffers such as socks, work books, hygiene products, etc.. These items will vary year to year.
- Each adult wishing to receive this gift bag must complete a separate application.
- If you qualify, you will also receive a meal basket (groceries) for a full Christmas dinner for your household (a ham or turkey, fruit, side dishes, and a dessert). You may only get one food basket per household. *If there are four Seniors or Disabled Adults in your household, you will be receiving one meal basket for the entire household, not four separate meal baskets.
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Applicant Information:

All applicants must be over the age of 18.
Your Name (If you're applying for gifts for your children, you MUST be the legal Parent/ Guardian)

Parent's First NameParent's Last Name
Your Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearApplicant Date of Birth
Your Email Address- This must be a good email address you have access to, as this is how we will communicate your acceptance and any changes in the event
example@example.com
Your Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Your Home Address
City
State
Zip Code
County of Residence
Family Household Income (pre-tax) per MONTH:
Family Size:
Are you or any member or your household a current or former member of the US Military?

Christmas Gift Bags for Seniors or Disabled Adults

If you, or any member of your household, is over the age of 60 or is a disabled adult over 18, you may apply to receive a Senior Gift Bag (previously the Senior Stockings).
SENIOR STOCKING: Are you or any members of your household above the age of 60, or above the age of 18 with a disability and wish to apply for a Senior Stocking (gift bag)?
How many adults in your household are over the age of 60 or are disabled and wish to apply for a Senior/Adult Gift Bag? Applicants must be over 60 or a disabled adult over 18.
Total

Please list each adult in your household who wishes to apply for a senior gift bag:

Rows	First & Last Name	Date of Birth	60+ or 18+ Disabled?	Gender
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Children Information
GIFTS FOR CHILDREN: How many children do you wish to include on this application? You must be the child's legal guardian and they must reside in your home. If you do not have children and only wish to apply for the Senior Stocking, please put "0" here and continue to the next question.
Total children

Child 1
Child 1 Name

Child 1 First NameChild 1 Last Name
Child 1 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Child 1 Age
Child 1 Gender
Child 1 School
Child 1 Grade
Child 1- Two Favorite Colors
Child 1- Special Interests & Hobbies
Child 1- WANT- What is something your child wants and has asked for? *Please limit to $50 or less.
Please be specific so your child's adopter will know what kinds of things your child likes and wants! Example: Remote control car, video game (which system and which game, be specific), my little pony, LED lights, bluetooth speaker, LOL dolls, etc. List as many items as you can to give the adopter lots of choices :) Please do not list more expensive items such as TV’s, tablets, phones, gaming systems, electronic devices, or other higher priced wish list items. These items are typically out of the price range suggested.
Child 1 Dolls- If your child has asked for a doll, please let us know if you have a specific gender or race request:
Child 1- NEED- What is something else your child is in need of?
Again, please be very specific! Some examples may be pillows, sheets (specify size), winter coat, boots, socks, gloves, educational materials or items to help them learn, overnight bag, etc.
Child 1 - WEAR- What wearable items could your child use?
Could they use new winter shirts, or maybe a snow suit? Do they need comfy clothes, jeans or nice school clothes? Here, you could also list their individual style.
Child 1 Shirt Size
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Child 1 Pant Size
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Child 1 Shoe Size
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Child 1 - READ- What does your child like to read?
Are they into picture books, young adult romance novels or sci-fi? Or maybe they prefer art and coloring books, or comics! Tell us their book preferences here!
Child 1- Is there anything else you would like for us to know about your child?

Child 2
Child 2 Name

Child 2 First NameChild 2 Last Name
Child 2 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Child 2 Age
Child 2 Gender
Child 2 School
Child 2 Grade
Child 2 - Two Favorite Colors
Child 2 - Special Interests & Hobbies
Child 2- WANT- What is something your child wants and has asked for? *Please limit to $50 or less.
Please be specific so your child's adopter will know what kinds of things your child likes and wants! Example: Remote control car, video game (which system and which game, be specific), my little pony, LED lights, bluetooth speaker, LOL dolls, etc. List as many items as you can to give the adopter lots of choices :) Please do not list more expensive items such as TV’s, tablets, phones, gaming systems, electronic devices, or other higher priced wish list items. These items are typically out of the price range suggested.
Child 2 Dolls- If your child has asked for a doll, please let us know if you have a specific gender or race request:
Child 2- NEED- What is something your child needs?
Again, please be very specific! Some examples may be pillows, sheets (specify size), winter coat, boots, socks, gloves, educational materials or items to help them learn, overnight bag, etc.
Child 2- WEAR- What wearable items could your child use ?
Could they use new winter shirts, or maybe a snow suit? Do they need comfy clothes, or jeans or nice school clothes? Here, you could also list their individual style.
Child 2- Shirt Size
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Child 2- Pant Size
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Child 2- Shoe Size
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Child 2- READ- What does your child like to read?
Are they into picture books, young adult romance novels or sci-fi? Or maybe they prefer art and coloring books, or comics! Tell us their book preferences here!
Child 2- Is there anything else you would like for us to know about your child?

Child 3
Child 3 Name

Child 3 First NameChild 3 Last Name
Child 3 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Child 3 Age
Child 3 Gender
Child 3 School
Child 3 Grade
Child 3- Two Favorite Colors
Child 3- Special Interests & Hobbies
Child 3- WANT- What is something your child wants and has asked for? *Please limit to $50 or less.
Please be specific so your child's adopter will know what kinds of things your child likes and wants! Example: Remote control car, video game (which system and which game, be specific), my little pony, LED lights, bluetooth speaker, LOL dolls, etc. List as many items as you can to give the adopter lots of choices :) Please do not list more expensive items such as TV’s, tablets, phones, gaming systems, electronic devices, or other higher priced wish list items. These items are typically out of the price range suggested.
Child 3 Dolls- If your child has asked for a doll, please let us know if you have a specific gender or race request:
Child 3- NEED- What is something your child needs?
Again, please be very specific! Some examples may be pillows, sheets (specify size), winter coat, boots, socks, gloves, educational materials or items to help them learn, overnight bag, etc.
Child 3- WEAR- What wearable items could your child use ?
Could they use new winter shirts, or maybe a snow suit? Do they need comfy clothes, or jeans or nice school clothes? Here, you could also list their individual style.
Child 3- Shirt Size
in
Child 3- Pant Size
in
Child 3- Shoe Size
in
Child 3- READ- What does your child like to read?
Are they into picture books, young adult romance novels or sci-fi? Or maybe they prefer art and coloring books, or comics! Tell us their book preferences here!
Child 3- Is there anything else you would like for us to know about your child?

Child 4
Child 4 Name

Child 4 First NameChild 4 Last Name
Child 4 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Child 4 Age
Child 4 Gender
Child 4 School
Child 4 Grade
Child 4 - Two Favorite Colors
Child 4 - Special Interests & Hobbies
Child 4- WANT- What is something your child wants and has asked for? *Please limit to $50 or less.
Please be specific so your child's adopter will know what kinds of things your child likes and wants! Example: Remote control car, video game (which system and which game, be specific), my little pony, LED lights, bluetooth speaker, LOL dolls, etc. List as many items as you can to give the adopter lots of choices :) Please do not list more expensive items such as TV’s, tablets, phones, gaming systems, electronic devices, or other higher priced wish list items. These items are typically out of the price range suggested.
Child 4 Dolls- If your child has asked for a doll, please let us know if you have a specific gender or race request:
Child 4 - NEED- What is something your child needs?
Again, please be very specific! Some examples may be pillows, sheets (specify size), winter coat, boots, socks, gloves, educational materials or items to help them learn, overnight bag, etc.
Child 4 - WEAR- What wearable items could your child use ?
Could they use new winter shirts, or maybe a snow suit? Do they need comfy clothes, or jeans or nice school clothes? Here, you could also list their individual style.
Child 4 Shirt Size
in
Child 4 Pant Size
in
Child 4 Shoe Size
in
Child 4 - READ- What does your child like to read?
Are they into picture books, young adult romance novels or sci-fi? Or maybe they prefer art and coloring books, or comics! Tell us their book preferences here!
Child 4 - Is there anything else you would like for us to know about your child?

Child 5
Child 5 Name

Child 5 First NameChild 5 Last Name
Child 5 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Child 5 Age
Child 5 Gender
Child 5 School
Child 5 Grade
Child 5 - Two Favorite Colors
Child 5 - Special Interests & Hobbies
Child 5 - WANT- What is something your child wants and has asked for? *Please limit to $50 or less.
Please be specific so your child's adopter will know what kinds of things your child likes and wants! Example: Remote control car, video game (which system and which game, be specific), my little pony, LED lights, bluetooth speaker, LOL dolls, etc. List as many items as you can to give the adopter lots of choices :) Please do not list more expensive items such as TV’s, tablets, phones, gaming systems, electronic devices, or other higher priced wish list items. These items are typically out of the price range suggested.
Child 5 Dolls- If your child has asked for a doll, please let us know if you have a specific gender or race request:
Child 5 - NEED- What is something your child needs?
Again, please be very specific! Some examples may be pillows, sheets (specify size), winter coat, boots, socks, gloves, educational materials or items to help them learn, overnight bag, etc.
Child 5 - WEAR- What wearable items could your child use ?
Could they use new winter shirts, or maybe a snow suit? Do they need comfy clothes, or jeans or nice school clothes? Here, you could also list their individual style.
Child 5 Shirt Size
in
Child 5 Pant Size
in
Child 5 Shoe Size
in
Child 5 - READ- What does your child like to read?
Are they into picture books, young adult romance novels or sci-fi? Or maybe they prefer art and coloring books, or comics! Tell us their book preferences here!
Is there anything else you would like for us to know about your child?

Child 6
Child 6 Name

Child 6 First NameChild 6 Last Name
Child 6 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Child 6 Age
Child 6 Gender
Child 6 School
Child 6 Grade
Child 6 - Two Favorite Colors
Child 6 - Special Interests & Hobbies
Child 6 - WANT - What is something your child wants and has asked for? *Please limit to $50 or less.
Please be specific so your child's adopter will know what kinds of things your child likes and wants! Example: Remote control car, video game (which system and which game, be specific), my little pony, LED lights, bluetooth speaker, LOL dolls, etc. List as many items as you can to give the adopter lots of choices :) Please do not list more expensive items such as TV’s, tablets, phones, gaming systems, electronic devices, or other higher priced wish list items. These items are typically out of the price range suggested.
Child 6 Dolls- If your child has asked for a doll, please let us know if you have a specific gender or race request:
Child 6 - NEED - What is something your child needs?
Again, please be very specific! Some examples may be pillows, sheets (specify size), winter coat, boots, socks, gloves, educational materials or items to help them learn, overnight bag, etc.
Child 6 - WEAR - What wearable items could your child use ?
Could they use new winter shirts, or maybe a snow suit? Do they need comfy clothes, or jeans or nice school clothes? Here, you could also list their individual style.
Child 6 Shirt Size
in
Child 6 Pant Size
in
Child 6 Shoe Size
in
Child 6 - READ - What does your child like to read?
Are they into picture books, young adult romance novels or sci-fi? Or maybe they prefer art and coloring books, or comics! Tell us their book preferences here!
Child 6 - Is there anything else you would like for us to know about your child?

Child 7
Child 7 Name

Child 7 First NameChild 7 Last Name
Child 7 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Child 7 Age
Child 7 Gender
Child 7 School
Child 7 Grade
Child 7 - Two Favorite Colors
Child 7 - Special Interests & Hobbies
Child 7 - WANT - What is something your child wants and has asked for? *Please limit to $50 or less.
Please be specific so your child's adopter will know what kinds of things your child likes and wants! Example: Remote control car, video game (which system and which game, be specific), my little pony, LED lights, bluetooth speaker, LOL dolls, etc. List as many items as you can to give the adopter lots of choices :) Please do not list more expensive items such as TV’s, tablets, phones, gaming systems, electronic devices, or other higher priced wish list items. These items are typically out of the price range suggested.
Child 7 Dolls- If your child has asked for a doll, please let us know if you have a specific gender or race request:
Child 7 - NEED - What is something your child needs?
Again, please be very specific! Some examples may be pillows, sheets (specify size), winter coat, boots, socks, gloves, educational materials or items to help them learn, overnight bag, etc.
Child 7 - WEAR - What wearable items could your child use ?
Could they use new winter shirts, or maybe a snow suit? Do they need comfy clothes, or jeans or nice school clothes? Here, you could also list their individual style.
Child 7 Shirt Size
in
Child 7 Pant Size
in
Child 7 Shoe Size
in
Child 7 - READ - What does your child like to read?
Are they into picture books, young adult romance novels or sci-fi? Or maybe they prefer art and coloring books, or comics! Tell us their book preferences here!
Child 7 - Is there anything else you would like for us to know about your child?

Child 8
Child 8 Name

Child 8 First NameChild 8 Last Name
Child 8 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Child 8 Age
Child 8 Gender
Child 8 School
Child 8 Grade
Child 8 - Two Favorite Colors
Child 8 - Special Interests & Hobbies
Child 8 - WANT - What is something your child wants and has asked for? *Please limit to $50 or less.
Please be specific so your child's adopter will know what kinds of things your child likes and wants! Example: Remote control car, video game (which system and which game, be specific), my little pony, LED lights, bluetooth speaker, LOL dolls, etc. List as many items as you can to give the adopter lots of choices :) Please do not list more expensive items such as TV’s, tablets, phones, gaming systems, electronic devices, or other higher priced wish list items. These items are typically out of the price range suggested.
Child 8 Dolls- If your child has asked for a doll, please let us know if you have a specific gender or race request:
Child 8 - NEED - What is something your child needs?
Again, please be very specific! Some examples may be pillows, sheets (specify size), winter coat, boots, socks, gloves, educational materials or items to help them learn, overnight bag, etc.
Child 8 - WEAR - What wearable items could your child use ?
Could they use new winter shirts, or maybe a snow suit? Do they need comfy clothes, or jeans or nice school clothes? Here, you could also list their individual style.
Child 8 Shirt Size
in
Child 8 Pant Size
in
Child 8 Shoe Size
in
Child 8 - READ - What does your child like to read?
Are they into picture books, young adult romance novels or sci-fi? Or maybe they prefer art and coloring books, or comics! Tell us their book preferences here!
Child 8 - Is there anything else you would like for us to know about your child?

Child 9
Child 9 Name

Child 9 First NameChild 9 Last Name
Child 9 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Child 9 Age
Child 9 Gender
Child 9 School
Child 9 Grade
Child 9 - Two Favorite Colors
Child 9 - Special Interests & Hobbies
Child 9 - WANT - What is something your child wants and has asked for? *Please limit to $50 or less.
Please be specific so your child's adopter will know what kinds of things your child likes and wants! Example: Remote control car, video game (which system and which game, be specific), my little pony, LED lights, bluetooth speaker, LOL dolls, etc. List as many items as you can to give the adopter lots of choices :) Please do not list more expensive items such as TV’s, tablets, phones, gaming systems, electronic devices, or other higher priced wish list items. These items are typically out of the price range suggested.
Child 9 Dolls- If your child has asked for a doll, please let us know if you have a specific gender or race request:
Child 9 - NEED - What is something your child needs?
Again, please be very specific! Some examples may be pillows, sheets (specify size), winter coat, boots, socks, gloves, educational materials or items to help them learn, overnight bag, etc.
Child 9 - WEAR - What wearable items could your child use ?
Could they use new winter shirts, or maybe a snow suit? Do they need comfy clothes, or jeans or nice school clothes? Here, you could also list their individual style.
Child 9 Shirt Size
in
Child 9 Pant Size
in
Child 9 Shoe Size
in
Child 9 - READ - What does your child like to read?
Are they into picture books, young adult romance novels or sci-fi? Or maybe they prefer art and coloring books, or comics! Tell us their book preferences here!
Child 9 - Is there anything else you would like for us to know about your child?

Child 10
Child 10 Name

Child 10 First NameChild 10 Last Name
Child 10 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Child 10 Age
Child 10 Gender
Child 10 School
Child 10 Grade
Child 10 - Two Favorite Colors
Child 10 - Special Interests & Hobbies
Child 10 - WANT - What is something your child wants and has asked for? *Please limit to $50 or less.
Please be specific so your child's adopter will know what kinds of things your child likes and wants! Example: Remote control car, video game (which system and which game, be specific), my little pony, LED lights, bluetooth speaker, LOL dolls, etc. List as many items as you can to give the adopter lots of choices :) Please do not list more expensive items such as TV’s, tablets, phones, gaming systems, electronic devices, or other higher priced wish list items. These items are typically out of the price range suggested.
Child 10 Dolls- If your child has asked for a doll, please let us know if you have a specific gender or race request:
Child 10 - NEED - What is something your child needs?
Again, please be very specific! Some examples may be pillows, sheets (specify size), winter coat, boots, socks, gloves, educational materials or items to help them learn, overnight bag, etc.
Child 10 - WEAR - What wearable items could your child use ?
Could they use new winter shirts, or maybe a snow suit? Do they need comfy clothes, or jeans or nice school clothes? Here, you could also list their individual style.
Child 10 Shirt Size
in
Child 10 Pant Size
in
Child 10 Shoe Size
in
Child 10 - READ - What does your child like to read?
Are they into picture books, young adult romance novels or sci-fi? Or maybe they prefer art and coloring books, or comics! Tell us their book preferences here!
Child 10 - Is there anything else you would like for us to know about your child?

Documentation
PROOF OF INCOME (Please include ALL income, including pay stubs for work, child support, SSI, SSD, Food Stamps, etc.)

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PROOF OF RESIDENCY (such as a picture of a piece of mail with your address on it)

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APPLICANT'S PHOTO ID

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PROOF OF CUSTODY OR GUARDIANSHIP

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PLEASE COMPLETELY READ EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS, AND SIGN BELOW AGREEING TO THESE TERMS:
- All information submitted in this application and is true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
- I will not receive or apply for Christmas assistance from any other agency, church or organization this year.
- The items I receive are for the benefit of my children and my family and I will use them as intended and will not sell or return to merchant for cash/credit or any other profitable mode of transfer or personal gain.
- I do hereby understand that if I misuse, misrepresent or use items out of the intended purpose or for personal gain I will be disqualified from receiving future services including food pantry and financial assistance from SERVE, Inc. or it’s affiliated services.
- I do hereby understand that SERVE, Inc and Westminster College are not legally responsible for any accident or injury I may incur while on the campus or Mueller Center during distribution.
- I understand that I may be photographed which is used for general promotion of the Adopt-a-Family program and that my personal identifying information is never disclosed to the media or other outside source and is always kept confidential.
- Each child is paired with an adopter. If you have multiple children, it’s possible your family may have multiple adopters shopping for the children, which means they may receive different levels of gifts. While we recommend each adopter spend $50 per child, and purchase four items (something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read) we cannot guarantee that.
By signing, you indicate that you understand and agree to the terms of your participation in the SERVE, Inc. Adopt A Family program.
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2026 SERVE, INC. ADOPT-A-FAMILY APPLICATION

Applicant Information:

Christmas Gift Bags for Seniors or Disabled Adults

Children Information

Documentation