Event aims to fill 30 boxes with donated toys to support the Toy Town program
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For struggling households, the holidays can be a stressful time. Thanks to The Salvation Army's Christmas assistance programs, children are still able to experience the joy of opening special gifts on Christmas morning. On December 5 shoppers at the Walmart store on the west side of Evansville will have a chance to purchase and donate toys in support of The Salvation Army of Evansville's Toy Shop program, which serves 1,200 local families every Christmas.
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The Salvation Army's Toy Town program serves families living in Vanderburg and Warrick counties. Each fall, parents sign up to receive Christmas assistance for their children aged 0-18. Generous donations from the community and local businesses make it possible to provide a Toy Town shopping experience for parents where they can choose the perfect gifts for each of their children.
Anyone not able to attend the Toy Drive on December 5 can still support Toy Town a number of ways:
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"As we look ahead to our 2025 Toy Town collection, The Salvation Army is honored to serve 4,000 children – representing 1,200 families – with toys, warm coats, and a Christmas meal," said Captain Brandon Lewis with The Salvation Army. "This season is about hope, community, and love, and on December 5 we invite all of southwest Indiana to join us in making Christmas brighter for every family we serve."