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Dec. 21 – GOSHEN – Nine pallets of clothing were delivered to the Salvation Army from Walmart, 2304 Lincolnway East, Goshen. As a result, the non-profit organization decided to organize a clothing drive to offer the surplus directly to the community in need. “They needed space, and they have a select few people to give it to,” explained Salvation Army Chief Operating Officer Kendra Hixenbaugh. She explained that when it was first brought up, Walmart thought they would only have one or two pallets of clothing, but in the week leading up to the pickup, they discovered many more. Thanks to the donations, the Salvation Army has already provided First Light Mission with pajamas and underwear, then volunteers came in and spent the day sorting the various donations into categories, and on Tuesday, members of the organization’s seniors program began the difficult process of setting everything up on tables by category. It is estimated to be almost 10,000 units or more. Hixenbaugh explained that 1,000 bras and thousands of shoes were donated. “We made it really public because we want to help the community,” Hixenbaugh said. “Some of the families I know are already coming in for help. Some of them I haven’t seen before. We’re seeing all kinds of people.” Hixenbaugh said the need has been increased this year. “Our food pantry is definitely increasing in need and not necessarily in donations,” Hixenbaugh said. “It also means help with utility bills and help with rent.” The Salvation Army’s bell ringing is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, but Hixenbaugh said with winter weather approaching, there are concerns about whether ringers will be able to collect donations outside. When that happens, the Salvation Army has a virtual red kettle

https://donate.salvationarmyindiana.org/campaign/goshen-virtual-red-kettle-2022/c440067

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. They’re hoping the virtual option will help them make the final push because the bell is only slightly above 50% of its $100,000 goal at the moment. “None of us know what the future holds, but we anticipate that with various plant closings in the RV industry, we will see more demand,” Hixenbaugh added. For the Salvation Army’s Adopt a Family program, they served 137 families, and Hixenbaugh said that doesn’t include the adult-only families they helped with food assistance. That’s another 50 families who signed up. “We’re always going through food in the pantry. We buy things and they go out just as fast as they come in,” she added. Anything not picked up will be sent to The Window’s clothes closet. For more information about The Salvation Army and ways to help or get help, visit them online at

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/Goshen

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GOSHEN — Nine pallets of clothing were delivered to the Salvation Army from Walmart, 2304 Lincolnway East, Goshen. As a result, the non-profit organization decided to organize a clothing drive to offer the surplus directly to the community in need. “They needed space, and they have a select few people to give it to,” explained Salvation Army Chief Operating Officer Kendra Hixenbaugh. She explained that when it was first brought up, Walmart thought they would only have one or two pallets of clothing, but a week before the pickup, they discovered many more. Thanks to the donations, the Salvation Army has already provided First Light Mission with pajamas and underwear, then volunteers came in and spent the day sorting the various donations into categories, and on Tuesday, members of the organization’s senior citizen program began the difficult process of setting everything up on tables by category. It is estimated to be almost 10,000 units or more. Hixenbaugh explained that 1,000 bras and thousands of shoes were donated. “We made it really public because we want to help the community,” Hixenbaugh said. “Some of the families I know are already coming in for help. Some of them I haven’t seen before. We’re seeing all kinds of people.” Hixenbaugh said the need has been increased this year. “Our food pantry is definitely increasing in need and not necessarily in donations,” Hixenbaugh said. “It also means help with utility bills and help with rent.” The Salvation Army’s bell ringing is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, but Hixenbaugh said with winter weather approaching, there are concerns about whether ringers will be able to collect donations outside. When that happens, the Salvation Army has a virtual red kettle

https://donate.salvationarmyindiana.org/campaign/goshen-virtual-red-kettle-2022/c440067

. They’re hoping the virtual option will help them make the final push because the bell is only slightly above 50% of its $100,000 goal at the moment. “None of us know what the future holds, but we anticipate that with various plant closings in the RV industry, we will see more demand,” Hixenbaugh added. For the Salvation Army’s Adopt a Family program, they served 137 families, and Hixenbaugh said that doesn’t include the adult-only families they helped with food assistance. That’s another 50 families who signed up. “We’re always going through food in the pantry. We buy things and they go out just as fast as they come in,” she added. Anything not picked up will be sent to The Window’s clothes closet. For more information about The Salvation Army and ways to help or get help, visit them online at

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/Goshen

GOSHEN — Nine pallets of clothing were delivered to the Salvation Army from Walmart, 2304 Lincolnway East, Goshen. As a result, the non-profit organization decided to organize a clothing drive to offer the surplus directly to the community in need.

“They needed space, and they have a select few people to give it to,” explained Salvation Army Chief Operating Officer Kendra Hixenbaugh. She explained that when it was first brought up, Walmart thought they would only have one or two pallets of clothing, but in the week leading up to the pickup, they discovered many more.

Thanks to the donations, the Salvation Army has already provided First Light Mission with pajamas and underwear, then volunteers came in and spent the day sorting the various donations into categories, and on Tuesday, members of the organization’s seniors program began the difficult process of setting everything up on tables by category.

It is estimated to be almost 10,000 units or more. Hixenbaugh explained that 1,000 bras and thousands of shoes were donated.

“We made it really public because we want to help the community,” Hixenbaugh said. “Some of the families I know are already coming in for help. Some of them I haven’t seen before. We’re seeing all kinds of people.”

Hixenbaugh said the need has been increased this year.

“Our food pantry is definitely increasing in need and not necessarily in donations,” Hixenbaugh said. “It also means help with utility bills and help with rent.”

The Salvation Army’s bell ringing is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, but Hixenbaugh said with winter weather approaching, there are concerns about whether ringers will be able to collect donations outside.

If that happens, the Salvation Army has a virtual red kettle at https://donate.salvationarmyindiana.org/campaign/goshen-virtual-red-kettle-2022/c440067.

They’re hoping the virtual option will help them make the final push because the bell is only slightly above 50% of its $100,000 goal at the moment.

“None of us know what the future holds, but we anticipate that with various plant closings in the RV industry, we will see more demand,” Hixenbaugh added. For the Salvation Army’s Adopt a Family program, they served 137 families, and Hixenbaugh said that doesn’t include the adult-only families they helped with food assistance. That’s another 50 families who signed up.

“We’re always going through food in the pantry. We buy things and they go out just as fast as they come in,” she added.

Anything not picked up will be sent to The Window’s clothes closet.

For more information about The Salvation Army and ways to help or get help, visit them online at https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/Goshen.

Dani Messick is the education and entertainment reporter for The Goshen News. She can be reached at dani.messick@goshennews.com or by phone at 574-538-2065.

Dani Messick is the education and entertainment reporter for The Goshen News. She can be reached at dani.messick@goshennews.com or by phone at 574-538-2065.

Dani Messick is the education and entertainment reporter for The Goshen News. She can be reached at dani.messick@goshennews.com or by phone at 574-538-2065.