'People who have never had to do so before are reaching out to the Salvos'

Major Mark Everitt, Salvation Army Area Officer Hunter and Central Coast with Kirsten Lyndon, Newcastle Permanent Partnerships and Community Engagement Manager, packing up the Christmas toys at the Perm's head office in Newcastle on Tuesday. Picture by Simone De Peak

GENEROUS Hunter residents have donated around 4000 presents in the annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal by The Salvation Army in partnership with Newcastle Permanent Building Society.

The 34-year-old tradition shared by the Salvos and Newcastle Permanent provides hope and support for families in need at Christmas, who otherwise may be struggling to put presents under the tree.