Overview
- The Salvation Army reports #AngelTree posts up more than 875% year over year, while Walmart cites a 120% jump in mentions and nearly 150% growth for “Walmart + Angel Tree.”
- Jackson, Mississippi, prepared pickups for 875 families, covering about 2,000 children and seniors, with more than 2,500 people served across surrounding counties.
- Sacramento distributed over 20,000 toys to nearly 5,000 children at Cal Expo, with families also receiving holiday meals and access to Christmas trees.
- In San Antonio, more than 6,000 children are set to receive gifts as local leaders credit TikTok donors for filling bags with full wish lists.
- The Salvation Army says some centers saw double the demand to adopt angels this season, and after tag deadlines, the organization continues to seek volunteers and directs monetary donations to SalvationArmyUSA.org.