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.