The Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis Distributes Toys to Over 8,200 Children

Angel Tree Toy Town distribution takes place Dec. 15-18 

The Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis is celebrating this week at “the happiest place on Earth” – Angel Tree Toy Town. This year, The Salvation Army is making Christmas brighter for over 8,200 children in need in St. Louis City and County alone. This is a 26% year-over-year increase in families requesting and qualifying for Christmas assistance, likely due to increased economic challenges and the tornadoes that ravaged our region just months ago. 

The Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis has been collecting toys since their Christmas in July campaign, and through early December, to ensure they have enough to support the increased number of families and children. Toy Town provides parents and guardians with the dignified opportunity to hand-select items for their children at no cost and put gifts under the tree, which otherwise, might not have been possible. 

In addition to Christmas gifts, each child will receive one free admission ticket to the National Museum of Transportation, thanks to the museum’s generosity and commitment to education and adventure. 

Parents and guardians are also provided with food vouchers to help lessen the financial burden and ensure they can prepare a traditional Christmas meal for their families. 

Dollars raised as part of The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign support critical social services, right here in the St. Louis community, all year round. And, 90 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to services. 

There’s still time to give! Visit salarmy.us/stlangeltree to view online gift wishlists or make a monetary donation, and support children in need, right here in St. Louis City and County.