Applications for the Thanksgiving/Christmas Holiday Meal Basket Assistance Program hosted by the Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program opened on Sept. 18.

This program assists families who have limited or no income and are at or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Applicants must provide photo identification, Social Security cards for everyone in the household, proof of residence within the service area and proof of all income and benefits for everyone in the household.

Families must reside in the following ZIP codes to be eligible:

• 78108
• 78109
• 78124
• 78148
• 78154
• 78132
• 78233 (Live Oak only)
• 78247
• 78266 (Garden Ridge only)

Applications for Thanksgiving meals are open through Oct. 27, and applications for Christmas meals are open through Nov. 17. Applications are available online or at the RACAP office, located at 307 Pfeil St., Schertz.