The Salvation Army has backpacks and stockings ready for pick up by members of the community for the annual “Fill a Backpack” and “Stuff a Stocking” holiday projects.
The “Fill a Backpack” project serves the community’s unsheltered, and the “Stuff a Stocking” project helps senior citizens, bringing them Christmas cheer during the holiday season.
Empty backpacks and stockings are available at the Chattanooga Area Command office to be picked up and filled by members of the community. Empty stockings can also be picked up at the Northgate and Hamilton Place malls.
Once the backpacks and stockings are full, The Salvation Army asks that donors drop them back off by the date listed. The Wish Lists for both projects are available at the Area Command office.
Salvation Army Chattanooga Area Command hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Stuff a Stocking - through Nov. 16
- Fill a Backpack - through Dec. 9
Locations:
- Northgate Mall, 271 Northgate Mall Dr., Chattanooga, Tn. 37415
- Hamilton Place Mall, 2100 Hamilton Pl Blvd., Chattanooga, Tn. 37421
- Salvation Army Chattanooga Area Command, 822 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, Tn. 37403
Fill a Backpack Wish List Stuff a Stocking Wish List:
• Travel hygiene items
• Scarfs, gloves and earmuffs
• Warm blankets and coats
• Hand warmers
• 24-hour bus pass
• T-shirts, socks and undergarments
• Ponchos and small umbrellas
• Flashlights and batteries
• Travel mugs and Insulated Water bottles
• Puzzles, books and playing cards
• Eyeglass repair kits
• Foot care kits and denture adhesive
• Adult coloring books, notepads and pens
• Combs and manicure sets
• Hygiene items
• Stocking caps, socks and gloves
• Multipurpose tools
• Travel mugs and insulated water bottles