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Salvation Army helps get gifts to more than a thousand kids in Modesto

The Salvation Army Modesto Corps is spreading Christmas cheer one gift at a time

Salvation Army helps get gifts to more than a thousand kids in Modesto

The Salvation Army Modesto Corps is spreading Christmas cheer one gift at a time

A BIG DIFFERENCE. A LINE OF FAMILY MEMBERS WALKED OUT THE DOOR AT THE SALVATION ARMY. JUST GOING INSIDE. WHAT’S THE NUMBER GOING THROUGH THE PROCESS? IT HELPS A LOT, ESPECIALLY THE WAY THE ECONOMY IS RIGHT NOW, KNOWING IT’LL ALL BE WORTH IT. DO I HAVE TO BUY FOOD OR DO I HAVE TO BUY A TOY? I MEAN, THAT’S A BIG CHOICE FOR A PARENT. MORE THAN A THOUSAND TOYS LIKE THIS DOLL AND THIS DINOSAUR WILL SOON FIND ITS WAY UNDER THE TREE. IT’S FOR MY GRANDSON. I HAVE FOUR, 16, 14, FIVE AND SIX. HOPING TO FULFILL THEIR CHILD’S CHRISTMAS WISH LIST. YOU KNOW SOME BARBIE STUFF. MAYBE COOKING UTENSILS FOR KIDS. SPIDERMAN. HE LIKES TO BUILD THINGS. HE LIKES TO, YOU KNOW. TYPICAL FOUR YEAR OLD. ALL THERE FOR A DIFFERENT REASON. WHAT BROUGHT ME HERE TODAY WOULD, YOU KNOW, BE IN A SINGLE, YOU KNOW, MOTHER OF FOUR CHILDREN? I’M ACTUALLY PICKING UP FOR MY SON BECAUSE HE JUST STARTED A NEW JOB, SO HE CAN’T GET THE TIME OFF. BUT WITH ONE THING IN COMMON, IT’S HARD FOR THE HOLIDAYS. THIS IS A HUGE HELP BECAUSE THEY HAVEN’T BEEN ABLE TO GO OUT AND SHOP. THEY DON’T HAVE THE MONEY FOR IT. AND SO YEAH, SO THAT’S WHY THEY’RE SIGNING UP TO BE ABLE TO GET THE HELP. THEY’RE ABLE TO AT LEAST, YOU KNOW, SMILE AND HAVE A CHRISTMAS THAT THEY DO NOT WILL NOT GET IF THEY’RE NOT ABLE TO COME HERE. AND AT THE END OF THE ROUTE. CAN I GET YOUR NAME PLEASE. FAMILIES CAN TAKE HOME A FROZEN TURKEY AND CANNED ITEMS TO ENJOY OVER THE HOLIDAYS. MERRY CHRISTMAS. THIS WAY THEY CAN HAVE THEIR MEAL AND THEY CAN RELAX AND ENJOY WATCHING THEIR BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN’S FACES. WHEN THEY OPEN UP THEIR GIFTS. THIS TOY DRIVE IS ONLY MADE POSSIBLE BY DONATIONS MADE TO THE SALVATION ARMY ALL YEAR LONG. IN MODESTO. I’M ANAHITA JAFARI KCRA THREE NEWS. THE SALVATION ARMY MODESTO CORPS HAD 500 FAMILY MEMBERS AT THE TOY DRIVE IN ORDER TO GET GIFTS TO MORE THAN 1100 KIDS. YEAH, STILL A GREAT NEED OUT THERE. SO THANKS TO ALL O
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Salvation Army helps get gifts to more than a thousand kids in Modesto

The Salvation Army Modesto Corps is spreading Christmas cheer one gift at a time

Families in Stanislaus County are getting some last-minute gifts for their children's Christmas lists. It's all thanks to the Modesto Salvation Army Corps annual toy drive. “This is a huge help because they haven't been able to go out and shop. They don't have the money for it," said Glafira Rodriguez, a program manager. "So that's why they're signing up to be able to get the help."Family members waited in line most of the morning. Then after the check-in process, comes the best part— toys. Dozens of the volunteers and workers were seen decking the halls and rows with a large selection of toys. “Do I have to buy food or do I have to buy a toy? I mean, that's a big choice for a parent and so this way they can have their meal and they can relax and enjoy watching their beautiful children's faces when they open up their gifts,” said Nancy Shamgochian, a volunteer.The toy drive helps get toys to more than 500 families and around 1,100 children. Each person can choose one big gift, 3 small gifts, stocking stuffers, clothes and shoes for their children. At the end of the route, families can take home a frozen turkey and canned items to enjoy over the holidays."They're able to at least, you know, smile and have a Christmas that they do not, will not get if they're not able to come here,” said Christopher Kim, the Corps officer.This toy drive was made possible by donations made to the Salvation Army all year long.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

Families in Stanislaus County are getting some last-minute gifts for their children's Christmas lists. It's all thanks to the Modesto Salvation Army Corps annual toy drive.

“This is a huge help because they haven't been able to go out and shop. They don't have the money for it," said Glafira Rodriguez, a program manager. "So that's why they're signing up to be able to get the help."

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Family members waited in line most of the morning. Then after the check-in process, comes the best part— toys.

Dozens of the volunteers and workers were seen decking the halls and rows with a large selection of toys.

“Do I have to buy food or do I have to buy a toy? I mean, that's a big choice for a parent and so this way they can have their meal and they can relax and enjoy watching their beautiful children's faces when they open up their gifts,” said Nancy Shamgochian, a volunteer.

The toy drive helps get toys to more than 500 families and around 1,100 children.

Each person can choose one big gift, 3 small gifts, stocking stuffers, clothes and shoes for their children.

At the end of the route, families can take home a frozen turkey and canned items to enjoy over the holidays.

"They're able to at least, you know, smile and have a Christmas that they do not, will not get if they're not able to come here,” said Christopher Kim, the Corps officer.

This toy drive was made possible by donations made to the Salvation Army all year long.

See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter