Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Empty stocking fund - Nov. 25

  • Today's focus: Family G
  • Household members: 6
  • Children: 4
  • Special circumstances: This family has just recently moved to the area to be closer to family. The family is just catching up on bills now that they are getting settled here in Clovis.
  • Clothing needs: Girls size 16, shoe size 8; girls size 16, shoe size 5; boys size 8, shoe size 3; boys size 6-9 months.
  • Toys list: Girl, 12, CD player; girl, 10, wants anything music related and girl stuff; boy, 5, any action figure or robots; boy, 4 months, any educational toy.
  • Who's helped: Around 350 families who've asked the Salvation Army to help make Christmas special.
  • Donations: Can be dropped off at the PNT at 101 E. First St. or mailed to the PNT at P.O. Box 848, Portales, N.M. 88130. Envelopes should be clearly marked "Empty Stocking Fund." Checks must be payable to "The Salvation Army."

Contributions will be forwarded to the Salvation Army office, 317 E. Second St., Clovis, or gifts may be purchased for specific children or seniors by choosing an Angel tag off of trees located at North Plains Mall, Walmart in Clovis, Hastings and St. Clair Orthodontics.

If you would like to help "Family G," call Jim Gallop at the Salvation Army at 762-3801.