The Salvation Army Will Distribute Toys Throughout Mercer County

TRENTON, N.J. - Dec. 16, 2016 - PRLog -- The Salvation Army's Trenton Citadel Corps will deliver Christmas gifts to more than 800 families as a part of their Christmas Assistance programs. Gifts will be distributed in Mercer County December 20^th - 22^nd.

"More than 800 families will be aided in Mercer County due to the generosity of our community," said Envoy Richard Pease, The Salvation Army Trenton Citadel Corps Officer & West Central Region Coordinator. "It is humbling to be able to help so many in need, by making their Christmas merrier. Aid is needed throughout the year at The Salvation Army, but the Holiday Season is a good start. "

Sign-ups for assistance were held in the beginning of October. Local businesses, families, and community organizations helped to fulfill the donation requests filled out by the recipients. Everything from toys (children 14 and under)to winter jackets, to gifts for the elderly, were collected.

The Salvation Army Trenton Citadel Corps partners with other local organizations, including The Center for Child and Family Achievement, National Aid Charity, Abundant Grace Church, and The Rescue Mission of Trenton, also provide Christmas assistance in Mercer County. The Salvation Army works in conjunction with these groups to make sure that all needs of the community at-large are met during the holiday season as well as year-round.

The Salvation Army – Trenton Citadel Corps is a part of the state's West Central Region. The West Central Region serves Mercer, Hunterdon and Somerset counties, and is always in need of volunteers during the holiday season, and throughout the year.

To Adopt a Family next holiday season, please visit: http://newjersey.salvationarmy.org/NewJersey/adoptafamily

To make a monetary donation to The Salvation Army West Central Region, text westcentral to 91999 or please send checks to: The Salvation Army, 575 E. State St. Trenton N.J. 08601

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About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org