Christmas cheer reaches disadvantaged Ky families

Vickie Taylor’s family is just one of many who will be receiving a care package from the Salvos’ Christmas Cheer this year.

And she is grateful for all the support she and her family have received over the years.

Ms Taylor has been battling brain cancer while taking care of her two grandchildren and said Christmas time has always been a tough period to make ends meet.

“(Christmas Cheer) is not just a program — it’s friendship,” Ms Taylor said.

“What (Jacky) has done to change my life, my world and my grandchildren has been amazing.

“We can’t thank the community enough for all of their generosity this season.”

While applications for Christmas Cheer have closed, The Salvation Army are still taking donations, and as the saying goes — the more the merrier.

Give the gift of Christmas cheer to a struggling community member by donating toys, food vouchers or money by dropping into the Kyabram Salvation Army thrift store on Bradley St before Thursday, December 19.