How to help make sure kids get gifts for the holidays

With inflation and the burden of high costs, thousands of families in the Charlotte area community are turning to The Salvation Army for support this holiday season. Across the viewing area, The Salvation Army expects to provide gifts to more than 15,000 children this year.To meet the need, WCNC Charlotte teamed up with Belk and Tropical Smoothie Cafe to help make the holidays magical for everyone with the Magical Toy Drive.An in person Magical Toy Drive drive-thru event will be hosted by WCNC Charlotte on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside of the Belk at Carolina Place, 11009 Carolina Pl Pkwy, Pineville, NC 28134 with team volunteers, store associates, and The Salvation Army. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for children in need and say hello to the WCNC Charlotte team.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/outreach/make-a-difference/donate-to-these-carolina-nonprofits/275-b23cd700-6eb5-4de7-8bc5-c28367bcdb33 Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.