Every family should be able to experience the joy of opening Christmas presents together with their loved ones this December, but some are already stretched thin financially and have bigger fish to fry.
One mom wrote to Item Santa to ask for some extra Christmas cheer to be sent her way this year to make sure her children get to experience the magic of the holidays. She has “two beautiful boys,” aged 4 and 8, and she is expecting a little girl any day now!
While this time of year should be spent holding her kids tight and preparing for her newest bundle of joy, this mom also has to figure out how to afford presents.
She told Santa that she does her very best to cover all her children’s basic needs, but this year has been especially difficult, as she’s had to step away from work during her pregnancy.
“My kids are wonderful kids, and I would love for them to get a gift. Thank you so much,” she wrote to Santa.
A contribution to Item Santa can help ensure this family — and many others like them — have something to anticipate this holiday season. Every donation counts when it comes to making a meaningful impact at a time where so many families are struggling to make ends meet.
Now in its 59th year, the Item Santa Fund helps bring Christmas joy to local residents in need. The Item collects donations while The Salvation Army purchases and distributes toys and essentials to approved families in the area.
To give, please clip the coupon in The Daily Item and send it with your check to:
The Item Salvation Army Santa
85 Exchange St.
Lynn, MA 01901
Online contributions can also be made at salvationarmyma.org/itemsanta, where donors may choose to have their names acknowledged. All donations will be printed in The Item throughout December and into early 2026, with space for a brief message from donors who wish to include one.
For questions regarding eligibility, gift distribution, or scheduling, contact the Salvation Army at 781-598-0673.v
