TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
The Salvation Army is asking for donations of food for this year's Community
Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day at the Tucson Convention Center.
The Salvation Army needs turkeys, hams and frozen pre-baked pies in addition
to the bulk items listed below.
Last year's Christmas event served over 3,000 meals.
"I'm short
about 700 turkeys. We're going to have to reach into our coffers and try to
see if we can purchase turkeys and do it as well," said Major Edward Markham, Salvation Army Corp. Officer.
Hundreds of turkeys are
needed to hand out to families in need and cook up for Christmas dinner. The
situation right now is critical.
"We've
always been able to get resources somewhere, people come through but I'm not
sure that's possible this year. We just don't see a lot of people coming to
the door and helping us this Christmas season," said Bill Carnegie.
Food donations are being accepted at The Salvation Army, 1001 N. Richey and
The Hospitality House, 1021 N. 11th Ave.
Financial donations can be mailed to 1001 N. Richey Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716
(Attention Christmas Dinner).
Additional bulk donation items needed include:
Eggs (30 doz.)
Dinner Rolls -Heat & Serve (140 doz.)
Flour (100 lbs.)
Turkey Stuffing / Corn Bread Mix (8 cases)
White Bread Loaves (50 – 1.5 lb loaves)
Brown Sugar (50 lbs)
Cranberry Sauce ( 6 cases - #10 cans)
Whipped Cream or Topping (3 cases)
Instant Potatoes (7 cases- #10 can)
Gallons of Milk (30 Gals.)
Bananas and Oranges
Loaves of White Sandwich Bread & Sliced Meats
Hand Sanitizers (travel size)
To help The Salvation Army, please call 795-9671 or visit the website for
more information: www.TheSalvationArmyTucson.org.
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