The Hopkins County Blue Santa program got underway this week, making an early start toward the needs of the needy this Christmas. Toys are collected from the blue barrels stationed in several local shopping and business areas, in addition to the toys and bicycles collected during the Toy Drive on December 2 and 3 at Lowes parking lot. This program helps supplement toys for some children of Hopkins County who may not have a bright Christmas. Organizers of Blue Santa, a program sponsored by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department and the Sulphur Springs Police Department, strive to make sure that underprivileged children receive toys for their families at Christmas time. Empty Stocking is the program that distributes the toys for the families by way of the information they provide to CanHelp during the signup period. Salvation Army helps with clothing needs of children whose families qualify for that program. Please be prepared to help this Christmas in one or more of these ways. More information can be obtained by calling CanHelp at 903-885-9797 Ext 3 or by contacting Salvation Army representative Tammy Flemens.
