The Brief
- The Salvation Army Angel Tree program allows a donor to shop for a child in need at Christmastime.
- The Tampa Hillsborough County Salvation Army says the “support has been overwhelming.”
- The Salvation Army will serve 12,000 kids in the Tampa Bay region this Christmas.
TAMPA – The Salvation Army Angel Tree program makes sure Santa comes to every house.
“I can tell you in Hillsborough County, the support has been overwhelming,” said Major Mark Woodcock of the Tampa Hillsborough County Salvation Army.
“Toys are very expensive. And so, we’re very thankful for the generosity of the community,” Woodcock said. “Not only are these children receiving new toys, but also new shoes and new clothing.”
Families in need can register their child in the fall and then a donor will shop for those gifts.
The tags share the child’s needs, such as clothes, shoes & socks and wants, like toys and bikes.…