The Salvation Army, Napa Walmart Team Up For Holiday Toy Drive

NAPA, CA — Following the success of the Stuff The Bus school supply drive back in August, The Salvation Army says it is again teaming up with Walmart — this time to make sure children have toys to open on Christmas morning.

The Salvation Army Del Oro Division is hosting holiday toy drives at 39 locations this Saturday, Nov. 9, including at the Napa Walmart, 681 Lincoln Ave. Walmart shoppers will receive a list of suggested toys to help The Salvation Army check off holiday wish lists for children and families in need, according to Sam Jarosz, spokeswoman for the Salvation Army Del Oro Division.

"The goal is to make sure no child goes empty-handed this Christmas," Jarosz said.

Supporters such as Walmart help The Salvation Army serve more than 23 million Americans each year through a range of social services to help them overcome poverty and economic hardships, Jarosz said.

Back in August when The Salvation Army and Walmart teamed up for a nationwide school supply drive called "Stuff The Bus," over 2 million school supplies were donated and more than $250,000 was raised — all to help children go back to school with the confidence to succeed.

To take part in the holiday toy drive, donations can be made in person at the Napa Walmart from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Information about other holiday toy drive locations is posted on the Del Oro Division website.