Dec 18, 2024
There are going to be a lot of happy kids across Tampa on Christmas morning, thanks to all the people who donated to the Salvation Armys Angel Tree program.Very, very big thank you, said Reba Yarwood.We ran into Yarwood while she was in line at the Salvation Army Wednesday morning. She and hundreds of other parents were there to pick up the gifts donated to her family.Were very appreciative, she said. Its a very nice gesture, and were all thankful.This is a huge year, according to area commander Maj. Mark Woodcock. This year 2,500 kids across Tampa are getting donations, more than ever before.Whats different about this year, a lot of these families were impacted by the hurricanes, Maj. Woodcock said. Some had significant damage to their homes. Other maybe just lost electricity, but they lost all of their food and everything.He got a bit choked up talking about the people who donated and some who volunteered. He said many of them still trying to get their lives back in order, but they showed up for the community.We had some concern, would some of our donors pull back because they were affected. And you know what, it never happened.It never happenedThe Salvation Armys toy distribution is going on Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Its by appointment only.
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