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Brett Favre Hosts Christmas Party for Families in Need, Donates Food Baskets to 2,000 Families
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – December 15, 2010 – Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre and his wife Deanna held a Christmas party Dec. 14 at Winter Park for several local families in need, giving them Christmas food baskets and loads of presents. View photos.
What’s more, the Favres gave The Salvation Army $60,000 to provide food baskets to 2,000 more families. The baskets will be distributed Dec. 22 at Salvation Army operation centers across the Twin Cities.
“God has blessed us in so many ways, so it’s in our nature to give back,” Brett Favre said.
“Brett and I didn’t have a lot growing up,” added Deanna Favre. “We always feel that we need to reach out to the community, to help give back to all the people who give us so much. We feel like The Salvation Army is the perfect way. They are an organization that takes care of families who are working and trying to make ends meet.”
The Salvation Army humbly asks that others copy the Favres’ spirit of giving. As of Dec. 15, Christmas season donations to the Twin Cities Salvation Army have decreased about $420,000 compared to last year. The Salvation Army needs to recoup this loss in the next 10 days in order to provide assistance to all who need it. Nearly 18,000 families have called asking for Christmas assistance, a 1,000-family increase over 2009.
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.
