INDIANA — Indiana veteran families may be eligible for up to $500 per dependent for holiday needs through a new program.

The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs is beginning their Operation Holiday program.

The program is now open for applicants.

Indiana veteran families experiencing financial hardship may be eligible for $300 for each dependent in the household and $200 for a holiday meal.

Indiana veteran and active-duty service member families may apply for eligible dependents. The applicant’s household income must be below two times the poverty guideline.