As the donation period draws to a close, The Salvation Army, Newcastle Permanent, and Greater Bank are encouraging the community to support their annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal and help share the spirit of the season.
A long-standing tradition between The Salvation Army, Newcastle Permanent, and Greater
Bank, each year the annual Toy Drive delivers thousands of gifts to children and families
facing hardship at Christmas time.
Plenty of gifts have already been donated, including classics like play sets, LEGO, vouchers,
and Barbies, which will all find their way into hands on Christmas morning, bringing joy to
children across the region.
The Salvation Army’s Public Relations and Community Fundraising Manager Rod Dibley
said whilst the community’s generosity has been remarkable, there are still hundreds of
families needing support.
“If you would like to offer your support, we recommend gift vouchers for teens, with books,
toys, and sporting equipment for younger children,” Mr Dibley said.
“We are seeing more need than ever before, so even the smallest donation can make a
meaningful difference for a child this Christmas.”
NGM Group’s Head of Community and Sustainability, Kirrah McClelland, said that every child
deserves to share in the wonder of Christmas.
“It has been very moving to see all the beautiful gifts that have been donated so far by our
customers and our community,” she said.
“We are so grateful to everyone who has supported this initiative with us, and we hope to
help as many families as possible this year to make Christmas truly special.”
With over 7,500 gifts donated at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches last
year, The Salvation Army Toy Drive Appeal hopes to maintain this momentum and bring
Christmas magic to families across the region.
Donations can be made at any Newcastle Permanent or Greater Bank branch until Friday 12
December. Gifts should be new and unwrapped and are accepted for all ages, including
teenagers.
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