A hard-working mother of a 2-year-old boy needs help this holiday season.
“I am barely making ends meet, but I want to provide my son with presents under the Christmas tree to open,” she wrote.
She describes her boy as a typical toddler who loves cars, trucks, Spider-Man, Elmo, and Mickey Mouse.
“He deserves nothing but the best, and I try to help provide that for him,” his mom told us.
That said, mom said she would be grateful for any help for the child.
“I am not the type to ask for help, but I am swallowing my pride for my son,” she wrote. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
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All donations are listed in The Item through December and into 2018, along with a brief message from each donor, if they desire.
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NOTE: The application period for aid from Item Santa has closed and The Item does not process applicants. All questions about the program and distribution of gifts should be directed to Salvation Army at 781-598-0673.
