Click to buy photos from our newspaper ➔ Printed and digital download photos available 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.