2025 Application Deadline is: December 1, 2025
Operation Santa is organized by the City of Springfield Police Division to bring Christmas Cheer to Springfield families in need of assistance in an effort to take a little stress out of the holiday season and allow local families to focus on other things.
If your family is selected, we will use the information provided on this application to purchase Christmas Gifts for your children, wrap the gifts and give the gifts to your children at the Roger L. Evans Community Policing Substation on December 23, 2025 from 4 – 8 PM. We also enjoy taking your children shopping to allow them to pick out their gifts and spend time with the young people we strive to protect and serve.
Applicant Requirements
– Must be a City of Springfield resident at the time of application.
– Eligible ages are children 17 years old and younger.
– Completed Application is not a guarantee of services. Selected families will be notified by December 2, 2025 to let them know that their application has been approved.
What do you have to do? Fill out the online application – completely and legibly. Please be specific to help us pick the best items for your children.If you have any questions, please email Officer Zach Massie at OperationHolidays@