PRESS RELEASE
The Salvation Army and 102.9 Lite FM’s
6th Annual
‘Adopt-A-Family’ Begins Dec. 1
Program allows listeners to purchase, deliver gifts to families in need
Who: The Salvation Army, 102.9 Lite FM
What: Adopt-A-Family Radiothon. Listeners can call 651-746-3577 to “adopt” any of 820 families in need by purchasing gifts and food for them. The items should be delivered to the family in person on or before Dec. 18.
When: Dec. 1, 5 a.m.–7 p.m.
The Salvation Army and 102.9 Lite FM are asking the Twin Cities community to help provide toys and food to 820 families through the Adopt-A-Family program.
Adopt-A-Family has served more than 5,000 families since 2005, providing about $500,000 worth of Christmas gifts to 15,000 children.
To participate in this year’s Adopt-A-Family, listeners must call 651-746-3577 during the radiothon. They will be asked to purchase a grocery gift certificate and new gifts for each child, ages 0–18, in their sponsored family. Gift suggestions will be provided for each child. Sponsors will later contact their families to arrange delivery on or before Dec. 18.
The Salvation Army encourages gift deliveries to take place at a Twin Cities metro area Salvation Army Worship and Service Center. On Dec. 18, each center will host an Adopt-A-Family get-together from 2–5 p.m.
The Twin Cities Salvation Army serves more than 200,000 people a year through its 25 local centers of operation. Daily it serves 2,000 hot meals and shelters 850 people. More than 14,000 local volunteers help The Salvation Army provide a multitude of services, from child daycare to senior housing.
To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a donation, please call 651-746-3400 or toll free at 800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave. N, Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
