Updated December 15, 2020 6:26 p.m. EST
By Sloane Heffernan, WRAL anchor/reporter
Raleigh, N.C. On Tuesday, the Salvation Army of Wake County began distributing toys and clothing to the families of close to 7,700 children. A massive line of cars snaked around the old Kmart parking lot on Fayetteville Road in Raleigh.
Staci McKimmon never expected to be in this line. I just want my kids to have a great Christmas, so I had to put my pride aside and realize it s about my kids, she said.
It was the first time McKimmon had registered for the Salvation Army Christmas Cheer program that gives toys and clothing to those in need.
The charity is in need of presents for 460 Angels - children who are part of the program. We want to make sure that every child in need has a very merry Christmas, said The Salvation Army of Wake County area commander Al Newsome in a statement. Adopting an angel will go a long way towards fulfilling that child s wishes.
The organization says more than 6,000 children have been adopted so far this year.
You can help by going to The Salvation Army of Wake County website.
Angels can also be adopted at the following Angel Tree locations:
Crabtree Valley Mall, near the Kanki entrance, lower level