Volunteers needed Dec. 20 to pack Christmas food baskets for Salvation Army

QUINCY — The Salvation Army needs volunteers to help pack Christmas food baskets at 10 a.m. Dec. 20. Volunteers may register by calling Tina Lewis at 217-231-5626.

The Salvation Army provided 1,600 Christmas food baskets last year for families in the Quincy and Hannibal area. Contributions to the campaign help the Salvation Army provide these services and others during the Christmas season and throughout the year.

The Salvation Army provides programs and services to assist families in need in the counties of Adams, Brown and Pike in Illinois and the counties of Marion, Ralls, Lewis, Monroe and Shelby in Missouri.

Volunteers are needed to assist with many Christmas programs and activities, especially bell ringing. Contact Jeremy Koren for more information about volunteer opportunities at jeremy.koren@usc.salvationarmy.org or sign up to ring bells at RegisterToRing.com.