Salvation Army needs Valley's help for holidays

New donation kettles created by a local resident. 

The Greater Valley Salvation Army, based in Ansonia, is gearing up for the holiday season.

When I visited Major Theresa Burkholder Monday she told me the organization will provide holiday meals and four boxes of food to at least 200 families in Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.
Additional applications will be taken Dec. 4.

A pantry room at The Salvation Army headquarters in Ansonia.

Burkholder said although there is non-perishable food in stock now, the supply will soon be depleted after the organization's regularly scheduled distribution as well as the Dec. 20 Christmas distribution.

Burkholder said the staff concentrates on making sure clients' children up to age 12 get holiday gifts. She is asking for donations of new winter clothing.

The Salvation Army also needs people to volunteer at kettle stands that are located at nine stores throughout the Valley. 

For information on how to volunteer or donate call the office, 203-736-0707.