Over 7,000 toys handed out from Salvation Army’s Toys and Joy Shop

Over 7,000 toys handed out from Salvation Army’s Toys and Joy Shop

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(ABC 6 News) – Despite the lack of snow, the Christmas spirit is in the air here in Rochester; new numbers from this year’s Salvation Army Toy and Joy shop shows the season’s generosity.

This year 7,186 toys were given to 910 children. The toys collected were able to make 361 families have gifts under their Christmas trees this year as well as a holiday meal at their table.

As a part of their efforts, the Salvation Army handed out $15,000 in grocery gift cards.

It’s not too late to help out the community. Today and tomorrow, Mayo Clinic will match up to $100,000 in Red kettle donations.