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Thanksgiving may mark the official start of the holiday season, but the Salvation Army got an early jump on preparations Wednesday with a major shopping trip for Toys for Tots.
It’s that time of year when you start to hear the familiar jingle outside of stores.
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“They are actually growing,” said Paul Downing, operations manager of the Lima Salvation Army. “So it's really great that people are coming online and doing that. If you need any help at all, please call the Salvation Army. We can help you and walk you through your application process, but it's pretty much just uploading all the information that is normally required during the season.”
The Lima Salvation Army is sending out the last call for families who may need help this Christmas season. On Tuesday, October 29th between 9 AM and 12 PM and between 1 PM and 3 PM, there will be one final chance for families to sign up for the Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance. The in-person only sign-up will be at the Lima Salvation Army's facility at 614 East Market Street across from Lima Senior High School. During the holidays, many families experience financial and emotional hardships. From making sure the kids receive toys to ensuring families have hot meals, Operations Coordinator, Paul Downing Jr., wants area families to experience joy this Christmas season.
Lima Salvation Army officials are scratching their heads, wondering where the people are. October 1 was the start of the Christmas assistance sign-up, and the numbers are way down. Where there are traditionally long lines, there were none. Only 161 families signed up Tuesday, and this is a concern as, on average, they assist 500 to 700 families and up to 1,700 children during the holidays.
September 25, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Salvation Army: In person Christmas Sign-ups will be held October 1 and 2 at The Salvation Army located at 614 E. Market St., Lima, Ohio. Don’t miss this opportunity to sign up for Christmas assistance which includes food for all families and toys for children 12 and younger. All applicants/calls after this date will be put on a waiting list for possible follow up AFTER our distribution. It is important you get in NOW if you need assistance!
June 24, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Salvation Army: Once again, The Salvation Army will be out and about for their Annual Christmas in July Campaign. The Salvation Army is also excited to announce that they are offering early online sign-ups for our December Christmas assistance.
October 5th was the first of three days that people can walk in and fill out an application for help this Christmas. The army is expecting a large number of families and individuals needing assistance as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. They are asking people not to wait as applications after this week’s deadline are not guaranteed.