The Salvation Army in Chatham-Kent is in need of toy donations and kettle volunteers ahead of the Christmas season.
“The Salvation Army Chatham-Kent Ministries is looking for new unwrapped toys for the Christmas Toy Hamper,” local Salvation Army officials say.
Some of the suggested toys, include:
– Legos
– Arts and Crafts
– Action Figures
– Dolls
– Hot Wheels
– Board Games
– Stuffed Animals
– Sports
– Baby Toys
The toys are geared toward children ages 0-12.
The deadline is December 10, 2018.
Drop-off locations include:
– Wallaceburg, 600 Lowe Avenue
– Chatham, 46 Orangewood Boulevard
– Ridgetown, 18 Main Street East
Salvation Army officials say their goal for their 2018 Christmas Campaign (kettle donations and their letter mailouts) is $500,000.
“This money goes towards helping the vulnerable in our community with emergency assistance throughout the year, as well as providing food and toys for families at Christmas,” said Captain Karen Holland.
“We have a high need for volunteers to stand at our kettles – without volunteers, we can’t have the kettles out there.”
There are currently multiple shifts across the community left to fill for the 2018 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign.
“We still need you,” Salvation Army officials posted on social media on Monday.
“Please consider volunteering some time to assist us with our Christmas Kettle Campaign.”
Salvation Army officials say Wallaceburg has 560 shifts to fill and 265 have been filled so far.
Chatham has 1,156 shifts to fill and 755 have been filled so far.
Blenheim has 104 shifts to fill and 61 have been filled so far.
Ridgetown has 82 shifts to fill and 43.5 have been filled so far.
Salvation Army officials say students who volunteer will qualify for community service hours and a letter of confirmation will be provided.
For more information call Wallaceburg at 519-627-8257, Ridgetown/Blenheim at 519-350-4599 and Chatham at 519-350-4599.
