The Christmas season is in full swing for The Salvation Army as they continue to work for those in the community in need during the holiday season and beyond.
The Salvation Army is coming off a very successful Food Drive and they filled 18 skids of food, two more than last year. The speed of processing and sorting was also a record thanks to the great volunteer support.
Last week the Salvation Army held a registration day for those in need to come and sign up for the hamper program. Lieutenant Rachel Sheils says those who may have missed the sign up day can still register.
“The blitz happened last Thursday, but if people missed making an appointment they can call the office at 403-823-2215 and we will arrange an appointment time.
One more designated appointment day is December 18 from 1 -4 p.m.
They now focus on building the Christmas Hampers.
The Salvation Army is also working toward filling the hampers with gifts. Sheils says in general, the hardest to fill are gifts for teenagers, male and female. The Salvation Army website has a list of the estimated number of toys needed this year. The greatest need is for teenagers followed by youngsters ages 7-11 and children 0-2.
There are still opportunities for residents to give to the community by volunteering to man the Christmas Kettles.
“We are still looking for a few more kettle volunteers. We have most of our shifts filled except for the last week before Christmas, we have a few openings still,” said Sheils. “We have about 30 shifts between our locations that we need to fill.”
To volunteer, contact the Salvation Army Community Services offices at 403-823-2215. For more information go to the Drumheller Salvation Army website.
Elaine Piwin stands by one of the Salvation Army Kettles around Drumheller this Christmas season. The Salvation Army is asking for residents to help those less fortunate by contributing Christmas hampers, hams, and turkeys.
