It’s the season for giving so if you have the means and want to help, the Salvation Army is accepting turkeys, toys and your time.
The Salvation Army in Newark is gearing up for a big give away during the holidays.
They’re asking for food, toys, and warm jackets but also need volunteers who can help pass them out.
Their Angel Tree Program allows businesses to sponsor a child.
For the tri-city location, they can pick up a tag at Raley’s Supermarket and Kaiser Permanente in Fremont.
The sign-up list for kids to get toys ended in Oct. but families in need are still eligible for those free holiday meals.
Volunteers will help pack them up in boxes.
The Salvation Army is specifically asking for turkeys.
“The holidays are coming around very soon and if you were thinking as a private citizen that you would like to help out and help a family in need like I said we are accepting donations of turkeys and also donations of frozen desserts and finally a lot of folks. Just like to donate their time which is absolutely priceless and we are accepting volunteers to help us ring a bell,” Lily MacCallum with the Salvation Army said.
Look up a location near you because some Salvation Army’s across the East Bay are distributing holiday meals to those in need can cook at home, while others will host a Santa Workshop where kids pick up toys.
There are other East Bay organizations you can either volunteer at or benefit from including:
- All Salvation Army’s
- The Alameda and Contra Costa County Food Bank
- All Alameda County Fire Departments and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Stations
- Meals on Wheels in Walnut Creek at 1300 Civic Drive
- Christmas for Everyone at 68 Morello Avenue Martinez
- The Pleasant Hill Senior Center on 233 Gregory Lane
Toys for Tots in Concord are no longer accepting donations because they’ve hit their limit which is good news.
If you’re in need come down and pick up free food for your holiday meal here at the Salvation Army on Dec. 18.