The Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal is reaching its mid-way point and residents in Westy Wiltshire are being urged to give generously.
The appeal remains open until Monday, December 2 for you to donate brand-new unwrapped gifts and toys for children aged 0-18 years.
Collection points are as follows:
- Tesco Extra, County Way, Trowbridge, during normal shop hours
- The Works, The Shires, Trowbridge, during normal shop hours
- The Shires Management Office, Trowbridge, Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sundays 10.30am-4pm
- Morrisons Warminster, during normal shop hours
- Morrisons Westbury, during normal shop hours
- Trowbridge Debt Advice Service, 55 Stallard Street, Tuesdays 9am-9pm and Wednesdays 9am-5pm ONLY
At the end of November there will also be two opportunities to take gifts directly to The Salvation Army Hall in Castle Street, Trowbridge, on Friday, November 29 between 4.30pm and 6.30pm and on Saturday, November 30 between 10am and 2pm.
If for whatever reason you are unable to donate a gift, Salvation Army church leader and territorial envoy Michala Lancefield says you can still support the appeal:
“A financial gift can be made via our just giving page or you can bring cash or a cheque directly to our hall on one of our open days.
“Money donated enables us to purchase food vouchers for the families referred to us as well as wrapping paper to complete the Christmas experience for families.
“You’ll find our page here: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thesalvationarmychristmas-2024-443”
The Salvation Army works with Social Services to ensure those most in need receive gifts for children who might otherwise have no presents this year.
Through the same referral process food vouchers are provided for families who might otherwise struggle to have good Christmas meal.
Michala added: “We have received the requests from social services and expect to be providing gifts for over 220 children and food vouchers for over 100 families.
“Everything you donate will support those in greatest need this Christmas.
“We are truly grateful for your support, and we know from past experience that the social workers, families and children will be too. Thank you in advance!”
For more information about the appeal and how you can help, visit www.salvationarmy.org.uk/trowbridge or call 01225 752459.
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