THE SALVATION ARMY SERVING EASTERN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY IN DESPERATION MODE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                          December 9, 2010

THE SALVATION ARMY SERVING EASTERN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

 IN DESPERATION MODE FOR DONATED TOYS

Organization Only Has 34 Toys Out of the 13,000 Needed for Registered Families

Antioch (CA)-The Salvation Army serving Eastern Contra Costa County (California’s delta region) is

officially in desperation mode when it comes to the need for donated toys.

The organization has 650 families registered to receive Christmas assistance this year consisting of

new toys for children and food boxes for families.  The numbers of families in need is about 30% 

higher than in previous years. 

“Most of the families registered have more than one child, two to three on average.  We like to provide

more  than one toy per child so the numbers of toys needed ads up very fast,” said Major Jackie Smith,

Antioch Salvation Army Corps Officer.

IN ORDER TO PROVIDE NEW TOYS TO ALL THE REGISTERED CHILDREN AS WELL AS THE

 300 CHILDREN ATTENDING THE SALVATION ARMY’S HOLIDAY PARTY, OVER 13,000 TOYS

ARE NEEDED AND ONLY 34 HAVE BEEN DONATED THUS FAR! 

The Salvation Army of Antioch is making a desperate plea to the public for help.  The organization’s 

food and toy distribution process begins next week and they have nearly nothing to provide for families.

“During the 18 years I have served The Salvation Army, I have never been this nervous about providing

for people inneed,” Smith said.  “Every year we get enough donated toys to support all of our registered

families, but this year I am coming to the realization that this may not be possible unless we get some 

much needed help from local businesses and generous citizens and we need some help FAST!”

  

Toys are needed for every age group, infant to teen.  Suggested toys include:

For ages infant-toddler: Toddler-elementary:            Pre-teen:                   Teens:

Musical toys                 Dolls/Disney Toys           Craft/Make-Up Kits     Gift Cards        

Educational toys          Trucks/Action Figures     Sports Equipment      MP 3 Players

Donations of toys or cash can be dropped off at, or sent to:

The Salvation Army of Antioch  

To donate online, visit:   www:salarmyantioch.org

525 E. 18^th Street, Antioch, CA 94509                                                                                          

Or, P.O. Box 3317, Antioch, CA 94531

 

For more information, please contact:

Major Jackie Smith-Antioch Salvation Army Corps Officer

(925) 525-0324 Mobile jackie.smith@usw.salvationarmy.org