Salvation Army’s Toy Shop Distribution Day gives back to the St. Joseph community

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- St. Joseph community members were able to shop for Christmas gifts for their families during the Salvation Army's Toy Shop Distribution Days.

The distribution days took place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 at 602 Messanie St. The program gives back to the local St. Joseph community with unwrapped gifts for Christmas.

Inside the Salvation Army's gymnasium was a room filled with toys and clothes.

Social Services Director Emily Bravo has been a part of the program for three years and said Distribution Day is one of her favorite programs to be involved in. 

"We love seeing, you know, families come in and get to choose what they want for their children, and get excited about seeing certain toys or, you know, different clothes or shoes they want to get," said Bravo.

According to Bravo, around 200 to 250 toys have been given out through the program in 2025, which have helped 40 families this Christmas season.