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An initiative which brings festive joy to families across the Isle of Man is being supported by Dandara again.
The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal collects donations of food, toys and gifts each winter which it then distributes to local families and individuals in need over the festive period.
The support over the years totals nearly £12,000.
The 2019 Christmas appeal provided toys for 456 children and food parcels or vouchers for 354 families and individuals.
It also funded home-cooked meals for 76 people at the charity’s annual Boxing Day community meal.
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Salvation Army gives out more to needy
Captain Ernest Gachelin addresses the gathering during a service at the the Salvation Army chapel on Melville Street, Kingstown, before the annual distribution of Christmas parcels to the needy began, yesterday. Social Share
Today, the Salvation Army will distribute its second set of Christmas parcels to the needy.
Governor General Dame Susan Dougan (centre) watches on as Captain Ernest Gachelin presents a package to one of several needy persons.
The annual distribution of Christmas parcels began yesterday after a service at the Salvation Army chapel on Melville Street, Kingstown.
Distribution will end tomorrow and is spread over three days because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Persons were given tickets informing them of which day to collect the highly sought after packages.