(KAIR)--As family and friends gather together this holiday season to exchange gifts and enjoy a meal together, it can be easy to forget that there are a significant number of people that may not have the means to experience a happy holiday.
The Atchison Salvation Army is hard at work to ensure that that number is as low as possible.
Salvation Army Case Manager Candi Merrill says their focus now is to make sure that those in need have food for the holidays, with the focus being to have a food box delivered to each home that has applied.
The Angel Tree program has also returned with one tree placed at the Gateway To Kansas Store. Merrill says people can take an ornament from that tree and purchase a gift for the child.
Kim Bottorff, also with the Salvation Army, adds that that the Red Kettle Campaign will also be returning this year. She says there will be six bell ringing kettles located throughout the city where volunteers will be ringing bells and asking for donations.
Bottorff says the organization is always looking for a helping hand, though there is a process that has to be gone thorough if someone wants to volunteer on a regular basis.
If you would like more information on Salvation Army programs or would like to know how you can help, just call 913-367-1207.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Two file to challenge local legislator
Support sought for fire ravaged family
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
USD 415 board select new member
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
Date set for signals switch at Hiawatha intersection
Armed felon found, arrested, in Jackson Co
Flags to fly half staff Wednesday across KS
State Board approves land transfer agreements
Memorial Day enforcement hits KS roads
LATEST STORIES
Ozawkie man facing multiple child sex charges
4th candidate files for local KS House seat
Public health advisory issued for local lake
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
Tuition increase by KU, others in state
KS grad requirements updated after two decades.
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases