Salvation Army to kick off toy drive at Blue Bombers game

The Salvation Army kicks off its Toy Mountain campaign Saturday at Investors Group Field. Fans are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys to the Blue Bombersgame.

"For families who are struggling to pay bills and keep food on the table, the holidays can be extremely stressful,"said CaptainBethanyDueckof the Salvation Army.

The goal is to make sure kids have a happy holiday.

Cash is also welcome, Dueck said, but the traditional kettle has been booted aside.

"This event will look slightly different," Duecksaid. "We will actually have a fireman's boot at each kettle."

For those who aren't attending the game, donations can be dropped off at Winnipeg fire stations and Winnipeg police service centres between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Police service centresare located at:

• 1750 DugaldRoad.
• 2321 Grant Avenue.
• 260 Hartford Avenue.
• 245 Smith Street.

A mountain of toys willbeset up atPolo Park Mall on Dec.1 and 2.

The Salvation Army hopes to collect at least 15,000toys.