The Salvation Army, Turlock

• Address: 893 Lander Ave., Turlock 95380

• Phone number:(209) 667-6091

• Web site: www.salvationarmyturlock.org.

• Services provided: After-school program with homework assistance and tutoring, a game room and a gymnasium

• Emergency food baskets

• REACH utility assistance

• TID utility assistance

• Low-income tax preparation assistance

• Low-income Dial-A-Ride and BLAST tickets

• How we help those in need: For the Christmas giveaway with Turlock Together, which we are a part of, we have a great need for toys and warm clothing for children 12 years old and younger. The age group we have the hardest time with is preschool and babies, and then 10- to 12-year-olds. We have a great need for blankets for the warming center and to replace wet blankets during a rainstorm. For the warming center when the weather gets into the 30-40 degree range, we need instant soup and cocoa mixes, as well as cups for hot drinks. For general social services, we need blankets; many people have their thermostats set very low, so they need extra blankets to stay warm.

• Individuals and/or families assisted per month: Total cases served, about 150; total number of people, about 470

• How a $10 donation can help:1. One-day food box for one family

2. Supplies for tutoring for two children (one pencil and notebook)

3. Three cases of instant soup for the warming shelter

• A $25 donation:1. Two-day food box

2. One blanket

3. Seven cases of instant soup for the warming shelter

• A $50 donation:1. One week of food for a family

2. One sleeping bag

3. Two blankets

• A $100 donation:

1. Two weeks of food for two families

2. Two sleeping bags

3. Four blankets

• Volunteer update: Volunteers are needed. Call (209) 667-6091, ext. 203