People were lined up from the morning into the afternoon at Lubbock’s Salvation Army to receive a free Thanksgiving feast.
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They were grateful for the Licking County Salvation Army giving them a place to stay, help in finding a new home, warm winter coats and a hot holiday meal.
Salvation Army Captain Claudia Roseno says the program not only helps the children, but also their families during the holiday season.
Church leader Lt Louise Brown said: “During the festive season, when many are enjoying celebrations with friends and family, others are struggling to make ends meet”.
Greg Coleman said they’ve been doing this for 20 years.
“I think it’s good for the kids to participate because it gives them humility”, Ms. Bruckner said.
Last year, volunteers served almost 325 meals and expected about the same turnout this year.
A Toy Service is also being held at The Salvation Army Citadel, Lammas Walk, on Sunday, December 6 at 10.15am. She was surprised by the amount of people who stopped to drop cash or coins into the kettle she manned at Kmart in Pineville with the Grant Junior High School Beta Club. “They are being generous and opening their doors, so we feel obligated to fill those shifts”. “There is good in this world anywhere you go – just got to open your eyes to see it, and it’s right there”, volunteer Annette Whitson said.
“As it’s the Salvation Army’s 150th birthday this year we’re hoping this year’s present appeal will be our biggest yet”.
When more people volunteer just a small fraction of their time, it helps the organization draw closer to the Red Kettle Campaign goal of raising $145,000 – comprised of kettle donations and additional contributions. “We can do our best to help you”, Eisley said. “So the turkey need was met, which was great, by the community”.
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“There’s a lot of people in this world that don’t have as much as we do”. We need people who are willing to put in a little time each day to come in and help restock shelves and make sure everything is presentable and out so people can see what the toys are. “It’s our way to give back, one full day to serve our people here in the Valley”.
