First Posted: 11/18/2009

The Christmas Holiday Bureau will officially open on Monday, Nov. 16, for scheduling interviews. This year, Christmas Holiday Bureau will be helping families with children residing in Lackawanna County that meet eligibility requirements. Families seeking holiday assistance are asked to call 570.504.0244 for information and to schedule an interview. The phone lines will be available Nov. 16 through 25, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on weekdays. Interviews will be conducted in Scranton and Carbondale. Wal-Mart gift cards will once again be distributed to eligible applicants for holiday assistance.