LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The Salvation Army\u2019s Angel Tree program is working to provide Christmas gifts for children in need in the Lubbock area.<\/p>\n
Major Jamie Clay has worked with the Lubbock Salvation Army for 19 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery year I\u2019m very shocked at how many families really are in need,\u201d Clay said. \u201cAnd obviously we can\u2019t take everybody, but we\u2019re able to process those that we have and get them the best available things out there so that way those children can have a Christmas morning where they are remembered.\u201d<\/p>\n
Requests range from toys to basic essentials<\/p>\n
Clay said she\u2019s seen children request Barbies, video games, and sometimes just clothes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt always breaks my heart, but when moms are just in need of the basic essentials, diapers, you know,\u201d Clay said. \u201cAnd again, the community always comes out in great support and provides all of those items.\u201d<\/p>\n
Program depends on community support<\/p>\n
Clay said the program would not be possible without donor support.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, if we didn\u2019t have donor support in that community, we would never be able to do this program,\u201d Clay said. \u201cThere\u2019s no way that I would be able to budget for, say, 500 children for Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n
Currently, 215 families and about 500 children are signed up for Angel Tree. Clay expects that number to climb once the final count comes in.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I think Lubbock is extremely giving,\u201d Clay said. \u201cThey really do want to help anybody else. They don\u2019t want anyone suffering. You can see that in their generosity.\u201d<\/p>\n
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