Walker said most people who ring are volunteers and the Salvation Army always needs more help.
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Lt Brown said: “Last year we ensured more than 300 gifts reached families in need”.
The sounds of holiday cheer greeted those who visited the Salvation Army, and amid the laughter, music, and smiles, there was plenty of food to go around.
Christopher Lutman says he would encourage other people to think about volunteering at events like today’s.
“It’s wonderful to help people”, she said. “They serve meals to the families at the shelter”.
Browning Springs Middle School’s Leadership Group served Thanksgiving lunch to approximately 300 people at the Salvation Army on Tuesday.
Yigo Resident Sam Roundtree says, “It’s a great opportunity to get out and give back to the community”. She said Major Shirley Myers, one of the directors of Bay City’s Salvation Army chapter, has given her support throughout the year.
Past year the Army provided Christmas parcels to just over 100 children of local families who no doubt would have had very few presents to open on Christmas morning.
The thief told the bell ringers that he was there to pick up the kettles early because of the cold weather.
Of course, this all wouldn’t even be possible without the hundreds of volunteers – from all walks of life – taking time out of their holiday.
“I just thank God for this day another Thanksgiving I’ve never seen before and many more Thanksgivings, I said many more”, said Larry White.
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The volunteers handled everything from cooking 50 pounds of potatoes to preparing items from stuffing to pumpkin pie, not to mention the main dish: the turkey.
