Photo: Salvation Army
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Salvation Army's effort to collect toys for needy children got a big boost this week. A family dropped off 95-new toys. Tamyra Harrison of the Salvation Army says the family has a tradition of setting aside money each year to give to their community. They heard the Salvation Army was a big behind on its toy collection this season, so they dropped off a bin full of new toys. Joshua and Brittany delivered the toys this afternoon, picked out by their 6 year old son. The Learning Post and Toys has also donated 300 stocking stuffers for children this week.
“We are so grateful for another Christmas miracle,” said Major Butch Frost, Iowa Capital Area Coordinator for The Salvation Army. “With these gifts we will be able to help make Christmas morning magical for several more community children. I believe that the community members of Central Iowa will come through with the other 3,500 angels that are still needed. We believe in miracles!”
New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off thru December 15th at
- The Salvation Army Clive office, 1400 NW 100th St., Clive, IA
- Wal-Mart Angel Trees
- Jordan Creek Town Center – Center Court Angel Tree
- Village Inn on University, WDM
- Village Inn, Altoona
Monetary donations can be mailed to The Salvation Army, 1400 NW 100th St., Clive, IA or online at www.DesMoinesRedKettle.org.