Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal
Thank you club members
The club responded to the appeal for assistance from the local branch of the Salvation Army in Wellwood's for their Toy Appeal this Christmas.
Thank you to members who has provided monetary and toy donations for the above appeal.
Just to let those who have given monetary donations know, the Salvation Army are quite happy to receive donations of this type as it allows them to go out and buy toys at the last minute to plug any age gaps in donations received before wrapping and distribution.
The delivery of donated toys was duly made to the Salvation Army and they were most appreciative of the club’s continuing support.
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Last year, they distributed nearly 500 gifts in Dunfermline! In 2024, they are expecting the number of families requesting help to rise as a result of the cost of living crisis.
Salvation Army churches and centres across Fife will be working together and running the Christmas Present Appeal, collecting donated presents until mid-December. They also willingly accept monetary donations as this enables them to go out and buy presents for age groups that are often more difficult to buy for.
Suggested Gift List for Children and Young People We believe every child deserves a new gift at Christmas so we are unable to take used or second hand items for the Christmas Present Appeal.
* 0-3 years: dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, puzzles
* 3-5: dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles
* 5-9: educational games & toys, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), books, puzzles, wordsearch, crosswords
* 9-12: games and toys, stationery, books, t-shirts, hair accessories, gloves, scarves, hats
* 13-16: books, make-up and toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats, t-shirts, hair accessories and gift vouchers
If anyone would like to donate, Neil will be collecting and keeping until the first week in December, then we will make arrangements to deliver.
