Can You Help Falmouth Salvation Army Bring Christmas Joy to Every Child?

The Salvation Army in Falmouth has launched its annual Christmas Present Appeal, asking the local community to help bring love and hope to families struggling this festive season.

Call for Donations

Each year, Salvation Army churches collect new toys and gifts for children whose families are facing impossible choices between food, heating and bills. Last Christmas, the Falmouth Salvation Army distributed gifts to 130 adults and more than 300 children, provided 41 food hampers, and served two Christmas meals for 80 people. The charity fears that even more families will need support this year.

Karen Thomas, who leads The Salvation Army in Winton, said:

“Our Christmas Present Appeal is an opportunity for people in our community to embrace the spirit of Christmas and give to families and individuals who have very little.

“Christmas is meant to be a time of love and joy, but for many it’s a time of stress and despair when financial worries are brought into sharp focus for families who are struggling to heat their homes, let alone provide presents for their children.

“The Christmas present appeal is how we put our belief into action, showing love where it’s needed most. We believe every child deserves to experience joy on Christmas morning. We are always overwhelmed by the generosity of the public in supporting our appeal each year and we hope you continue to do so to ensure every child wakes up on Christmas Day with a smile on their face.”

How to Get Involved

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at The Salvation Army Hall and The Salvation Army shop on Brook Street, Falmouth, from now until 20th December.

Gifts can include:

• Educational and bath toys

• Books and learn-to-read sets

• Dolls, action figures and sports equipment

• Baby clothes and children’s clothing

• Toiletries (non-allergenic if possible)

• Gloves, scarves, hats, T-shirts, hair accessories and gift vouchers for older children

The Salvation Army will sort and distribute the gifts through local groups, schools and social services to reach children and families most in need.

Christmas Carols

The public is also invited to join a Christmas carol service on 14th December at 4pm at The Salvation Army Hall in Falmouth.

Support Year-Round

The Salvation Army, a church and charity, expresses its Christian faith by offering friendship, practical help and support to people in need throughout the year.

To learn more or donate, visit salvationarmy.org.uk/donate.
For gift ideas and full details of the Christmas Present Appeal, go to salvationarmy.org.uk/christmas-present-appeal