(12/8/12) - It takes a lot to fill up a truck. Especially when you are trying to fill it with toys for needy children.
But that is exactly what the salvation army did on Saturday.
They set up shop outside of Walmart stores in Mid-Michigan.
We caught up with the Salvation Army at the Grand Blanc Walmart. Volunteers handed out shopping lists to customers who went inside and purchased toys for kids.
Major Jon Augenstein of the Salvation Army believes that this event is crucial to making sure every kid has something to open on Christmas.
"This has been critically important. Last year, Walmart helped us with 2,000 toys with our angel tree, but we did not have enough toys we had to purchase more toys. This helps us use our dollars the best way we can."
You can still help out by stopping by the Salvation Army and picking up a toy list.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:25:12 GMT
(05/20/13) - Following an unexpected two week break, students in the Buena Vista School District finally hopped off the bus and returned to class Monday morning. Twenty-seven laid off teachers were also
Following an unexpected two week break, students in the Buena Vista School District finally hopped off the bus and returned to class Monday morning.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:03:55 GMT
(05/20/13) - Genesee County school superintendents have discontinued the Schools of Choice collaborative which allowed only a certain percentage of students to go to other districts.The county has now
Genesee County school superintendents have discontinued the Schools of Choice collaborative which allowed only a certain percentage of students to go to other districts.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:51:49 GMT
(05/20/13) - Manhole covers are sometimes stolen and turned in for scrap metal - and the holes in the ground can be a safety hazard for anyone who walks near. A Saginaw County man says he has been complaining
Manhole covers are sometimes stolen and turned in for scrap metal - and the holes in the ground can be a safety hazard for anyone who walks near.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:51:31 GMT
(5/20/13) The week before Memorial Day is a busy time at the Great Lakes National Cemetery.A team of volunteers considers it sacred ground and they want the area to look its best.For six months, these
The week before Memorial Day is a busy time at the Great Lakes National Cemetery. A team of volunteers considers it sacred ground and they want the area to look its best.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:19:49 GMT
(05/20/13) - We should learn more about Flint's budget, Monday. Emergency Manager Ed Kurtz has a media briefing planned for Monday afternoon. After that, the Flint City Council will hold a Finance Committee
In Flint, Emergency Manager Ed Kurtz is presenting next year's budget - and for the short term, it looks like public safety will not be in jeopardy.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:03:54 GMT
(05/20/13) - Saginaw Police say two 14 year olds were shot over the weekend on Lincoln between Morris and Randolph. MLIVE says they were sitting in a car early Saturday morning when it happened. Their
Saginaw Police say two 14 year olds were shot over the weekend on Lincoln between Morris and Randolph.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:02:31 GMT
(05/20/13) - People in Saginaw will weigh in on their city's budget, Monday at 6:30. The city needs to cut more than $3 million from its budget. City Manager Darnell Earley has proposed a money plan
People in Saginaw got a glimpse of proposed financial plans for their communities, Monday.
