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Thursday, December 20, 2012  This past Tuesday evening, despite it being rainy and soggy and not winter-like, car after car came through the CNYcentral parking for Wayne's annual Toys for Tots Drive Thru dropping off toys for those in need at Christmas.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The Salvation Army and dozens of volunteers will be at the OnCenter all week to sign up families who qualify.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital is set to provide free flu shots for children and their families at the Salvation Army Christmas Bureau.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Salvation Army expects to serve 3,000 families and approximately 8,000 children.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The Salvation Army expects to serve more than 3,000 needy families for this years Christmas Bureau Distribution Day.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  A record number of families have signed up for this year’s Salvation Army Christmas Bureau, which means today’s Distribution Day will be busier than ever.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  A record number of families have signed up for this year's Christmas Bureau Distribution.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  An annual event once again helped the needy in Central New York, as close to 3,000 families turned out for this year's Christmas Bureau Distribution day.

Friday, December 17, 2010  Today is the last day you can register to take part in the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Bureau charity giveaway.

Monday, November 29, 2010  The Salvation Army is once again accepting registrations for its annual Christmas Bureau, and says it anticipates an even greater need than last year.

Friday, December 11, 2009  With the holidays around the corner, it's the season for giving. But thanks to the ailing economy, donations are down.