THERE is still time to help The Salvation Army by donating new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal which will support families in Penzance who are struggling to make ends meet over the festive season.

Penzance Salvation Army church, which on 43-44 Queen Street, will be collecting donations of new unwrapped toys until Monday, December 16. The church is in need of gifts for children aged 0-16 years and the gift lists includes: soft toys, early learning toys, cars, dolls, dolls pram, push chair, ride-on toys, family games, hats, gloves, scarves, toiletries, lego, jigsaw puzzles, play dough, make up, clothing, and baby clothes.

People can drop their generous contribution at the church on Queen Street and also at Tesco Stores, Eastern Green. The Salvation Army will sort and distribute the gifts to children and families in the area through local groups, schools and social services.

Gifts can include anything from educational toys, baby clothes, bath toys, books, including learn to read books (for babies and toddlers) to dolls and action figures, sports equipment and clothing, toiletries (Try to ensure non-allergic ingredients), gloves, scarves, hats, T-shirts, hair accessories and gift vouchers for older children.

Every year Salvation Army churches ask people to donate new toys and gifts for children whose families cannot put food on the table, heat their homes or pay their bills. Last year, Penzance Salvation Army distributed more than 80 gifts and the church and charity fears more people will need support this year.

For more information about the Christmas Present Appeal and ideas about gifts, visit: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/christmas-present-appeal