the salvation army is part _ support? absolutely. the salvation army is part of _ support?ome | army is part of the warm welcome campaign and their other initiatives so places are open. churches, libraries, other places where people can go and stay warm. get some friendship, have a chart perhaps and watch some tv with somebody. i not stay—at—home in a coal any. this is really serious. we did a service it recently and just under 20% of people are expected to have to use a food bank or their christmas meal this year. and the same proportions of people are struggling to give toys to their children. so the salvation army has a toy appeal and we have been able to get toys and those are being distributed now and we're working with social services agencies and churches and community centres across the country. there are lots of letters of support for people on the street and for people at home. and people who thought that they would never need support from they would never need support from the sub at action army are turning to us because the cost of living is so serious. to us be

communities for special effort. >> it is day 2 of the christmas gift distribution here at the salvation army in san francisco. many relieved to bases as parents are able to put presents under the christmas tree this year. >> an army of volunteers brought the christmas spirit to more than 1000 kids in san francisco wednesday morning. well, i mean, i just feel blessed. one of those kids is amy conference daughter. this is the first year they've registered for the salvation army's angel tree program. it's a program that helps families in need check off their kids. christmas wish list through the help of i'm blessed to have a really good dog hurt because said she's a great call. no matter what, if it wasn't for the salvation army kaufman's daughter would be receiving her presence after the holiday when my next paycheck came in. >> you know, it's everything had to go for rent right now. >> thankful that this program still i it was hard during the pandemic is singing. the less knows all too well. how the program works and the excitement it brings to children. >> ice to come here when i was little

but the work doesn't stop here for the salvation army. they're looking for volunteers for people to help them out for the christmas meal deliveries this sunday. >> in san francisco, camila barco kron. 4 news >> new at noon. sad news in the sports world. pittsburgh steelers hall of fame running back. franco harris has died at the age of 72 confirms his father died overnight. no word on a cause. his death comes just days before the steelers were set to retire. his number. 32 jersey, nearly 50 years ago on december 23rd 1972, the steelers have their first ever playoff win. thanks to this play. >> get away. and >> yeah, harris caught a deflected pass and scored that touchdown for pittsburgh against the raiders steelers fans. remember the game winning plays the immaculate reception and it's widely considered one of the most iconic plays in nfl history. harris won 4 super bowl rings with the steelers in the 70's and played 12 years with the franchise. there will be a special celebration to remember him and his league defining play this saturday

so the salvation army is really feeling a lot of pressure to meet all of those needs. about the army is we will meet those needs and we will do everything we can to help people, which we are doing this weekend in this treacherous weather. >> major, we are looking i think inside one of the warming centers there. that's for anybody that needs it. i think people don't realize if their power goes out and it's freezing inside the house and they need to get somewhere warmer, they can come to one of those centers. but what happens when they close? do they close? >> for the centers in this particular frigid time are not necessarily closing another salvation army. we are maximizing our red shield. we have 371 people staying there last night. we are encouraging everybody to stay in the building, even through today. even though the sun is out, the temperatures are still frigid. to stay in, and we're feeding three hot meals a day and encouraging men, women and children just stay with us. >> you mentioned that you are -- donations are down. we always see the salvation army. it's li

special effort from the community. >> it is day 2 of the christmas gift distribution here at the salvation army in san francisco. many relieved to faces as parents are able to put presents under the christmas tree this year. >> an army of volunteers brought the christmas spirit to more than 1000 kids in san francisco wednesday morning. well, i mean, i just feel blessed. one of those kids is amy conference daughter. this is the first year they've registered for the salvation army's angel tree program. it's a program that helps families in need check off their kids. christmas wish list through the help of i'm blessed to have a really good got hurt because said she's a great call. no matter what, if it wasn't for the salvation army kaufman's daughter would be receiving her presence after the holiday when my next paycheck cayman. >> you know, everything had to go for rent right now. >> thankful that this program still i it was hard during the pandemic is saying of the less knows all too well. how the program works and the excitement it brings to children ice to come here. when i was little. that no

temperatures co dot salvation army dot org. san francisco dot social. when a volunteer where to donate things, how to give to all online red kettle campaign as well. so that's probably the easiest way for people to find out how to help it, that those that does go right to my next question that you have a cashless option for people who are looking to donate if >> they don't carry that spare change. yeah. what will the summer it that has been around for 132 years, but we've struggled in the last 10, 12 years because people carrying cash anymore. people shopping online while there's not as many people going into the stall. so this year with testing out a new technology, it at some of us that site. so you'll see on the cattle sign a devices and people can take just take that credit com. it's there's a $5.20, $1. he just happy credit cards and the the device will beep. and it's a easy way for people to give. welcome to the 7 so this is a new device that we're launching this year to help make it easier for people to give because people don't carry as much cas

what is driving that need and why people are coming to the salvation army. the most recent statistics show that almost two thirds of americans live paycheck to paycheck and as a result of people who would normally give to the salvation army are actually coming to the salvation army for assistance this year, so the need is far greater. and so, talking about donations. you know, some of your buckets are getting 10% less than last year. what is getting donations been like this year. it's been extraordinarily difficult this year because everybody is under pressure, but that's why every gift matters so any opportunity that a person has to give to the salvation army. we can promise it will make a difference. it will help people make avoid help them avoid choices. choices between paying the rent and paying the utilities providing food or providing christmas toys for the children all makes a difference. so we know that people will help. thank you so much, mr hotter. it's a pleasure and a very merry christmas to you. merry christmas to you, too. you know, even small

local salvation army. register to ring .com. this is ktvu fox two news at six. fire tears through an apartment complex in san jose, and many of the people living there say they had just moments to get out. we had mere really less than a minute before things started to get really bad, so we had to just get out as quickly as we could shoes or whatever you were wearing and just get out quickly. their fire sadly, has now left several families looking for another place to stay for the holidays. good evening, everyone. i'm heather holmes christien kafton . that fire happened on monday and days later, the displaced families say they're in over their heads. ktvu south bay reporter jesse gary spoke with people who say despite the damage, they're still grateful, at least that nobody was hurt or killed. no she's so cute. this is not what mother of two page roster had in mind as being home for the holiday, she and her partner and their kids crashing at this los gatos motel due to unfortunate fate, and i'm smelling a w

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and the work does not stop here for the salvation army. they are looking for volunteers to help deliver meals to families this sunday. >> in the east bay, a christmas tradition is back in alameda thompson avenue between high street and for inside boulevard is glittering with lights from end to end its known by locals as christmas tree like lane. the bloc has been decorated by residents each year since 1938, with the exception of during world war. 2 santa makes a lot of visits to say hello to visiting children. there's even a mailbox to drop santa a letter. if you missed him. >> and take time and putting just have the blessing of walk out on the street. most of >> christmas tree lane will be there for you to check out until january. 1st. >> still ahead, snow in san francisco. sure the truck the firefighters who helped to do just that. >> also look at some of the new tech that shark fans will get to enjoy at home games this season. and the pacific start to get a little more active out there. in fact, some storms, well, they could be plowing

now the salvation army band performing live this morning.u participate, you can go to the different stations along the way where they will be stopping. the train starts in san francisco and makes its way to the peninsula and visiting nine caltrain stations in san francisco, san mateo, you can stop along the way and you will be able to hear the band and you can bring the toys for toys for tots so you can donate a toy. if you do ride holiday train, use the #holiday train 2022. santos elf is there and since it will be coming a little later. they have everything ready for us this morning. we will be talking to different people involved. reggie: yes to the hot. -- hat. kumasi: you are giving us holiday cheer. reggie: gloria, that was very cute. kumasi: that was fun. something about the music. reggie: frosty is there. kumasi: in and out wants to help you spread the love. reggie: they are out with an ugly christmas sweater. everyone is doing this. it is inspired by the not so secret menu animal fries. it costs $70 why are they charging so much? dre

these are choices people shouldn't have to make and the salvation army wants to help them meet thosey christmas. >> reporter: a unique opportunity, the battle behind us, every american recognizes that kettle. putting in the extra change when shopping, what difference does it make to families? >> every gift matters. small amount of money can have a transformative interest on an individual's like a child's future because they will never forget the time one of their neighbors in their local community made a difference in their own life. >> reporter: thank you so much. >> very merry christmas. >> reporter: small donations make a big difference. those kettles which change in people's pockets, last year $100 million raised, a small amount can make a big difference. stuart: $100 million, thanks very much. see you again soon. back to the market. moderation, we were up 600, 700, 800 points, we are up 279. nasdaq up 250 as we speak. reuters is reporting sam bankman-fried has arrived at the magistrate's course. we he is there and he is being charged today. susan: we have satellite satellite tru

it's day 2 of the christmas gift distribution here at the salvation army. we're inside the room where all the gifts have been stored. and as you can see, they have big package and each bag that you see here has a name attached to it. and it's assigned to a kid more than 1000 kids will receive free gifts. they will go to kids as young as newborns to as old as 12 years old and the salvation army works with certain agencies and clients and they'll figure out who needs help. and then all of these gifts that you're seeing right now are things that are part of a kid's christmas wish list. let's see. one kid will actually be receiving a mermaid. some barbie dolls. we've fike helmet over here. with a scooter one kid. this kid will definitely not be disappointed. and then over here on the side, we got another of bag some dinosaurs. we got a train some trucks and this just goes on and on. this is not even the full entire room. this is just one room where some of these packages have been stored. and in the next hour, they will actually be distributing to the kids in n

the salvation army in san francisco , kicked off the first day of its angel tree toy distribution morehan 1000 preregistered. children from families in need are receiving gifts during this year's event, the children from newborns to 12 years old are getting toys, including a large gift and stocking stuffer items . their families are also receiving gift cards to purchase food during the holiday season. the distribution is made possible by donations and support from the community and volunteers. families are struggling to make ends meet. and if we can help make things just a little bit easier, we want to be here to do that, and through the generosity of just countless donors with individual corporate, we've been able to provide toys for ages infant through 12, and it's just a remarkable thing. the toy distribution continues tomorrow at the salvation army social services center on stevenson street for the kids who have preregistered. a new twist in the signing a free agent shortstop carlos correa, joe fonzi up next with today's postponed giants press conference. now, it's official. xfinit

tiffany salgado is a salvation army corps officer. she reminisces on the difference.ganization's angel tree program made for her christmas is growing up my siblings and i would look forward to whatever our angel tree bag would hold for us. and for us, it made a big deal because without those we wouldn't have had something to unwrap on christmas and so without the salvation army, i wouldn't have christmas. this year. major rob webb says the angel tree program is seeing more children in need. but fewer donations overall giving through all channels during this holiday season. right now we're running about 22% behind where we were last year, the increase in the cost of everything from gasoline to food to housing costs escalated significantly this year. everybody is paying more for everything in a survey of 2000 people nationwide crowdfunding platform, cuba found that people plan to give less to charity compared with last year. 44% said. a lack of money is the reason major web says the salvation army is also seeing more people who have jobs and are usually financially stab

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the elves are still on track for a successful christmas morning. >>> happening today the salvation army off its toy drive. >> ginger, this is such a great way to give back to the community. >> reporter: it really is. only five days left before christmas and i'm getting lost in the toys. they opened up the toy drive just after thanksgiving and look what's happened. people have really shown up to give toys. they are bagged and ready to be distributed. we're going to have captain aaron weikel tell us about the angel tree. this has been happening for decades. tell us more of what is happening. >> a nationwide program benefiting families that are needing a little bit of help and assistance this season. families are still struggling to provide the little things that make christmas brighter for them. again, hundreds of children and families will be helped today. we have a warehouse full of toys and we're super grateful that we've had so many generous donors, corporate donors to say, hey, i want to give back. help me be a part of this. >> reporter: that's wonderful to hear. it's about the seaso

the salvation army band will also be performing.ittle bit for us right now so let's listen in. ♪ [playing "feliz navidad"] gloria: isn't that awesome? you can see all of the excitement you will be able to expanse for yourself as the holiday train. the halve the hole schedule online on the caltrain -- they halve the whole schedule online on the caltrain website. we will have an experience on our 7:00 streaming news. they will have a snow machine so you will be able to see a little bit of that as well. reggie: think you so much. i hope the frosty goes viral on tiktok because that is a dense. kumasi: get it, frosty.gg okay. i wasn't ready for that one. kumasi: there is so much going on in the bay area. tonight is the celebration of the annual let's go display. officials will flip the switch for the arts festival. look at that. let's go sf is hosting a countdown to glow at 6:30 tonight. there will be free from -- free glow sticks. my favorite is the stock exchange and the hobart building. kumasi: that towel. reggie: this is beautiful. d

it benefits the salvation army and toys for tots. so keep your great gifts at this price? is this for real? not exactly that's bargain bliss setting in you're basking in the glow of great gifts at deep discount prices. and is that... mmhmm ♪grocery outlet jingle♪ i want a doll house, a pony bike >>> welcome back. it is 6:29. here is a look at this morning's top stories. stanford is under investigation alons as. twme r n violate ti a rocrsand envit. ey are callina more eve including scholarships just for men. >>> the bay area is drying out after december blue into the region with a roar. there was quite a lot of rain yesterday. it's hard to miss it. and quite a lot of problems to go with it. power lines to floodwaters rising to the doors of parked cars. we found a red car crunched up in lafayette. all the rain we saw here is now turning to snow in the sierra, and a lot of it is falling. take a look at this video from the chp. interstate 80 is under all of that somewhere. this is the scene at donner summit yesterday. a lot of snow, wow! do you know y. ople are wanting to sta

the salvation army band played along characters and marines with the toys for tots program were out thereull force. they are making the holidays brighter for kids in need. >> singing, music, seeing other kids and family members. it brings joy to my heart. >> reporter: the holiday train will stop it for stations along the peninsula. we want to see your decorations this holiday season. email your pictures and videos to bright spots at www.kpix.com . >>> our chief meteorologist is here. it was cold . >> temperatures started off flat out cold. it's hard to warm up when the sun is only for 9.5 hours. increasing clouds overhead. that will hold some warmth but it will be less cold. clouds will yield some rain. often on in the forecast all the way through the weekend with lingering showers on monday and then a break as we head through the rest of next week . there is a increase in cloud cover. hinting at a couple of showers already before the sun comes up. they might of operate on the way down. it makes its way in as we head into tomorrow morning. we have many forecast models that we look at. if

their trunks had meals loaded onto their cars and help to the salvation army, deliver them to a 4,060 seniors across san francisco as says season of giving a was give back pay, pay it forward. we are going to deliver meals to people who i need to countries melissa meyer and her family once again contributed to the cause which provide each car with at least 20 bags of dry food. and another 20 meals of fresh food, seniors who signed up to receive meals smoked ham, parent captain chris weichel says they need. it's significant this year says probably due to covid in the fallout from the pandemic. but with we've seen a lot more need and we're doing what we can to meet that need that need is met with some food and small conversations. weichel says a visit from this army of volunteers is the only social interaction. some of the seniors will have christmas day and it's great that >> the people were calm and not just given the all the give some give a kind word and and let them know they're not forgotten their love. i love just seen joint base is on and they're always so grateful and i would m

. >> volunteers helping the salvation army deliver meals to thousands in the city this morning.here were nearly 200 routes kron four's. camila barco explains. >> first thing in the morning come here before even opening presents on sunday. dani lynn and his family spent their christmas morning giving back. my buddy told me about it the one and has been coming in the last 3, 4, years. they and more than 100 other volunteers open their trunks had meals loaded onto their cars and help to the salvation army deliver them to a 4,060 seniors across san francisco as says season of giving a was gi,e back pay, pay it forward. we are going to deliver meals to people who i need to countries melissa meyer and her family once again contributed to the cause which provide each car with at least 20 bags of dry and another 20 meals of fresh food, seniors who signed up to receive meals smoked ham, character. captain chris weichel says the need. it's significant this year says probably due to covid in the fallout from the pandemic. but with we've seen a lot more need and we're doing what we can to m

the salvation army band played alongside several costume characters. marines with toys for tots program were also on hand. >> singing, music and seeing other kids and family members get together, it always brings joy to my heart. >> reporter: that train will stop at four stations along the peninsula saturday night and another four sunday. toys for tots will collect donations for little kids. >>> and e-mail your pictures and videos to bright spots at kpix.com or use the hashtag bright spots on social media. well that is it for us at kpix 5 news. we are on 24/streaming on kpix.com. our next newscast is at 3:00. have a great one. [ somber music ] [ thomas sighs ] >> thomas: go ahead, mom. tell me what you're thinking. >> taylor: you know what you did was hurtful and destructive, right? [ thomas sighs ] >> thomas it was never meant to be hurtful or destructive. brooke is always in the way when it comes to your relationship with dad. so i removed her. it's as simple as that. >> steffy: how did that turn out for you, thomas? you must be so pleased. now, dad

captain chris weigel of the salvation army tells us the mail delivery is a family tradition for many of its volunteers glide foundation continued its christmas celebrations with a free holiday feast, bringing smiles to thousands throughout the bay area. glide staff and volunteers serve more than 2000. meals for breakfast and lunch, which included ham and turkey. the meals were served in an outdoor tented area in the tenderloin district in san francisco, glide on the govans delivered more than 250. two homeless encampments, people are more than courteous, respectful, very clean environment. you can't ask for anything better than glide the way they handle and the way they organize. you can't do better than glide. the event included two christmas celebrations at glide memorial church and in the morning included a breakfast meal for attendees. the final night of hanukkah celebrated tonight in union square with the lighting of the menorah. last night of hanukkah. but the truth of the matter is an opportunity to brin to a lot of darkness. in addition to the menorah, lighting the evening in

their trunks had meals loaded onto their cars and help to the salvation army, deliver them to a 4,060s season of giving a was give back pay, pay it forward. we are going to deliver meals to people who i need to countries melissa meyer and her family once again contributed to the cause which provides each car with at least 20 bags of dry food. and another 20 meals of fresh food, seniors who signed up to receive meals. >> smoked ham, character. captain chris weichel says the need. it's significant this year says probably due to covid in the fallout from the pandemic. >> but with we've seen a lot more need and we're doing what we can to meet that need that need is met with some food and small conversations. weichel says a visit from this army of volunteers is the only social interaction. some of the seniors will have christmas day and it's great that >> the people were calm and not just given the all the give some give a kind word and and let them know they're not forgotten their love. i love just seen the joint base is on and they're always so grateful and i would make you feel so good

their trunks had meals loaded onto their cars and help to the salvation army, deliver them to a 4,060 seniors across san francisco as says season of giving a was give back pay, pay it forward. we are going to deliver meals to people who i need to melissa meyer and her family once again contributed to the cause which provides each car with at least 20 bags of dry food. and another 20 meals of fresh food, seniors who signed up to receive meals. >> smoked ham, character. captain chris weichel says the need. it's significant this year says probably due to covid in the fallout from the pandemic. >> but with we've seen a lot more need and we're doing what we can meet that need that need is met with some food and small conversations. weichel says a visit from this army of volunteers is the only social interaction. some of the seniors will have christmas day and it's great that >> the people were calm and not just given meal to give some give a kind word and and let them know they're not forgotten their love. i love just seen the joint pages on and they're always so grateful and i would make

their trunks had meals loaded onto their cars and help to the salvation army, deliver them to a 4,060oss san francisco as says season of giving a was give back pay, pay it forward. we are going to deliver meals to people who i need to countries melissa meyer and her family once again contributed to the cause which provides each car with at least 20 bags of dry food. and another 20 meals of fresh food, seniors who signed up to receive meals. >> smoked ham, character. captain chris weichel says they need. it's significant this year says probably due to covid in the fallout from the pandemic. >> but with we've seen a lot more need and we're doing what we can meet that need is met with some food and small conversations. weichel says a visit from this army of volunteers is the only social interaction. some of the seniors will have christmas day and it's great that >> the people were calm and not just given meal to give some give a kind word and and let them know they're not forgotten their love. i love just seen the joint pages on and they're always so grateful and i would make you feel so

. >> if you have the chance to recognize your >>> it is the final day of the salvation army's annual angel tree toy distribution event. the organization provides toys to more than 1000 children during the holidays. kids enrolled in their holiday program and those up to 12 years old are eligible. every child gets a large gift based on information the familygives to the organization and stocking stuffers. >>> local 789 and the teamster's union brought now from the sierras to san francisco. it is all part of the fire department's holiday celebrations which includes their year around toy donation program 218 wheelers were escorted across the bay bridge. santa was intel of course. >> we are going to work with our community and we are going to work with our partners in public safety and we are going to bring some real snow. we got 15 cubic yards of reels now here in the bay. >> nothing better than real snow around the holidays. if you want to help out bay area families in need this holiday season, head on over to 25th and vermont in san [ relaxing music ] >> taylor: steffy, hey. what is go

the salvation army played along, and toys for singing music and seeing other kids and family members get together, it always brings joy to my heart. >> erika castillo there, staff sergeant, part of the show there. it will make four stops on sunday, and toys for tots will be there to make sure every child gets a toy this christmas. and we want to see her holiday decorations. email your pictures and videos to brightspots@kpix.com, or use the hashtag #brightspots an #kpix. >>> my neighbors were putting up some more lights today, so they are getting it done during this break from the rain. the reigning gusty winds confounded any outdoor decorating efforts earlier . this will be dropping towards us, that will be coming at us from the south, so two systems converging. the chance of showers, even before the chance for the sun to come up, better chance moving around sunrise mainly in the santa clara valley . this is going to be a really sharp dividing line between where we see a decent amount of rain and not very much rain at all, the farther northwest you go picks of this particular forecas

the salvation army's angel tree is distributing toys and holiday cheer to more than 1000 kids in sanl right. let's check in on kron four's camila barco feeling comey has been getting all the great happy. the story taken me. love it. >> it's a happy wednesday here in san francisco. it is day 2 of this christmas gift distribution. take a look. this is where all the magic happens. this is where the toys are. and you can see that they are wrapped. and then later this morning, they will be gifted to the kids here in san francisco with me, i have captain aaron. >> and with the salvation army, a special program more than 1000 kids. you guys are serving talk a little bit about the need this year. >> that we've continued to see need increase throughout the city. as you know, we're still coming through the pandemic. so >> families are still reaching out requesting for some support for the holiday season. so we're happy that we're able to provide that this year. >> talking a little bit about the gifts that you guys are going to be a distributing. i see a lot of some as young as 7 years old, a l

red cross salvation army, the local, state and federal government, and you'll hear officials talked about this quite often whole of government, or we're partnered with. and it's important that government kind of functions at a high level of efficiency and isn't bureaucratic that the residents can get the help they need and not have bureaucratic red tape. get in the way, and we've learned a lot on how to eliminate that through major disasters. the last question i have is you know, when something like this happens, 911 is going to be overwhelmed. and they may not be able to calm for someone stuck in an elevator or something else like that. what kind of things should we be thinking about? because you know if there's a major earthquake, everyone's going to need help. what kind of things are going to be pushed to the side that you might have to just help yourself with? yeah well, we should think about that one earthquake hits, we might not be together as a family. so prepare if the kids are at school or college or whatever. how are you going to communicate and what? what i advised my family to

volunteers for the salvation army were also very busy taking off their angel tree toy distribution in san francisco. families are struggling to make ends meet. and if we can help make things just a little bit easier, we want to be here to do that, and through the generosity of just countless donors with individual corporate, we've been able to provide toys for ages infant through 12, and it's just a remarkable thing. the salvation army plan to give away more than 1000 gifts at this event, along with gift cards for their families. despite the holidays being a time of joy and celebration, it can be a difficult time for the homeless , but one south bay nonprofits, actions today reinforced the meaning of the season. ktvu south bay reporter jesse gary has the story. san jose's corinthian ballroom, a boisterous atmosphere that's part pep squad and part emotional pampering. downtown streets seem we are cheerleaders for our team members. those are the folks that are experiencing homelessness and working really hard to get out of it for decades nonprofit downtown streets team has hosted an ann

the salvation army. like these women i can personally attest to their importance because my grandfather was, an american soldier on the western front and he said if there was one organization, one group that was always there for the soldiers, it was the salvation army. and i love this photograph as a woman. i think they're baking pies for them or maybe cakes now. these experiences were vital. the sense that many of these nations at the end of the war finally had to accept that women should be first class citizens in, that they should be granted the right to vote. and in many nations they were the two holdouts of the major powers in world war one. but not grant women the right to vote. were france and italy. the others did did. french and italian women would have to wait until 1946 before they would get right to vote. but don't get me wrong. these experiences of the great war were quickly forgotten. as soon as the emergency over. and in many countries the same lessons about the need for women. the vital r

band with me, i have major matthew mattson with the salvation army talking a little bit about out and foundation, the toys for tots program. exactly. come a little bit about what this what you see here it was is this is just a taste of what's happening this weekend. that caltrain we're going to be going to all throughout the peninsula on saturday night and sunday night. and every time we stopped by one of the stops on the schedule, there's going to be an opportunity for people to bring a toy for kids in need this this season. and i'm going to tell there's a lot of need out there not only because of the pandemic les >> people struggling with work. it's a difficult time. a very difficult. so if you want to help make right the kids holiday season this year and we encourage you to come on down and enjoy the music, enjoy the dance and enjoy the run and bring a toy and support this. great after that we have on him and matt knew i heard in the 35% greater year than in years past. and have you spoken to any family in about what they might be going? talking a little bit about the christmas

it is day 2 of this gift distribution here at the salvation army in a san francisco.ve captain aaron here joining us this morning about this distribution. they need it so great. you guys are helping more than 1000 kids in san francisco that we're really excited state who are distribution. >> so this is the last stretch for our volunteers. families are coming in to make sure that they get their christmas gifts to kids on time if the under the tree. and how does this all work out? right now we're cars drive up and we're also seeing some people stand in mind. yes, so, you know, it's a city, right? so we've got people have the ability to drive and do a quick pick up that way. but we do have folks that come on foot and have to utilize the bar or whatever to get home. and so we just want to make it easy for them to get the halt to get their gas and to get out of the cold because it's a cold day and we saw actually that where these gifts were stored. these gifts are customized are specialized for these kids. how does this all work out? right? absolutely. when our applicants

but we have been attending many events glide, self help for elderly, salvation army, et cetera, et cetera . and tree lightings and the like. and so -- in addition i met with supervisor elect joel enguard >> from district 4 i think he will being a supporter of us and public safety. also met with the director of the hotel council alex sebastian a supporter of public safety am i believe tom chief o. connor will likely speak about the gallery cancer testing for our members. is this correct? i not go over that. and we'll getting budget instructions from the mayor's office tomorrow at a meeting of department heads and they will be asking for cuts. it is a, there is quite a deficit over the next 2 years. and so. the one thing that is good for us is that out of our budgetary prop f money is removed from the budget before they take the cuts that only leaves us with 60 million dollars or so to have a percentage taken out of that. but more to follow on nain the coming weeks. and that concludes my report for today. >> thank you. chief, very much. first is there public comment? >> there are no hands r

the salvation army is working with local organizations on this effort. kron four's camila barco is live for us now in san francisco and camila. how is the turnout looking this christmas morning? stephanie. all i have to say is that they're delivering and giving out 4,000 meals. i mean, if that doesn't say about the need and how >> big the salvation are the, you know, the work that you guys are doing. i don't know. what does that with me? i have captain chris weichel. a join me live at the salvation army behind me. we just see cars pulling up here constantly. how is this all working out? >> yeah. so this takes an army of volunteers. we have over 200 people who have given their time on christmas day to come out and serve their community. >> you you were we were just talking about who can come here. you guys are helping out correctly. yeah, this is that we're serving over 4,000 seniors in san francisco. all different parts of the city >> and these are seniors with some need. and we're so we're giving them a meal and we've got a volunteers delivering that me

in san francisco, where the salvation army kicked off the first day of its angel tree toy distribution event more than 1000 preregistered. children from families in need are receiving gifts during this year's event, the children from newborns to 12 year olds are getting toys, including a large gift and stocking stuffer items . their families are also receiving gift cards to purchase food. during the holiday season. the distribution is made possible by donations and support from the community and volunteer. cheers. families are struggling to make ends meet. and if we can help make things just a little bit easier, we want to be here to do that, and through the generosity of just countless donors with individual corporate, we've been able to provide toys for ages infant through 12, and it's just a remarkable thing. the toy distribution continues tomorrow at the salvation army social services center, located on stevenson street for those children who have pre registered ukraine's president could be headed to washington, d. c what his first visit outside his country since the war began, cou

hundreds of salvation army volunteers helped to deliver the meals around san francisco and some recipientssit may be the only contact they actually have on christmas day. means a special meal, lovely turkey dinner and that they can that they can heat up and then enjoy and also the contact of volunteer who took time out of their christmas morning to spend it with them. for a moment. this has been in preparation for a long time seniors have been signing up since october. we've been working with with case managers and people to connect with seniors in need all since that time. captain chris weekly of the salvation army says the meal delivery is a family tradition for many volunteers and the glide staff and volunteers served over 2000 meals for breakfast and lunch, including meals of ham and turkey. the meals were served in an outdoor tented area and tenderloin in san francisco, while glide on the govans delivered meals to over 250 encampments. people are more than courteous, respectful , very clean environment. you can't ask for anything better than glide the way they handle and the way they

and all of this is a great and toys for a program salvation army. so please bring an unwrapped gift to donate. all right. you guys are bringing the christmas parade. talk a little bit about thing ross sea behind this actually morning. would you like be able to that spirit of back? especially and last we weren't able to go in 2020. we're so excited to this is really a lot of people see the on the peninsula. we're just really glad to be part lot of fun. a lot of people come more information about that and it's great for people to attend. >> mend is 100% checking for information love the love. that thing right across the also joining us this rain a change in the next we will talk to the salvation army a little bit about the toys for tots program. but for now, send it back to you guys. how cool? you let's i you very much could be for that, sarah. yeah, this and speaking of definitely a frosty i see this morning, joan, freezing. so so cold out there, guys. we're looking at temps in the 30's all across the bay area. >> got some below freezing numbers, esp

the salvation army band will be among the performers. you can also see santa and mrs. claus.to the holiday train, you are asked to bring a new toy to donate. >> this is an opportunity to come out and support us and help kids wake up on christmas day or for hanukkah or whatever they are celebrating and be able to have a wonderful time. dan: the rain forecast for the weekend will not deter the holiday train. that's good fun for a good cause. san francisco will be glowing for the next week. ♪ tonight was the kickoff celebration for the art installation let's glow sf. london breed was downtown for the festivities. officials say it's america's largest holiday projection and aims to bring foot traffic back to the financial district. you can see different shows at five different locations from 5:00 to 10:00 every night through next sunday. really creative. ama: we are going to get a little rain this weekend. dan: we want to know what the timing is like. spencer christian is here with the weather. spencer: ok. we could use a little glowing tonight. it will be so cold in some spots. i

the salvation army band played alongside several costumed characters. marines with toys for tots were out in force. >> singing, music, seeing all the kids and family members get together . it always brings joy to my heart. >> the train will stop at four stations along the peninsula saturday night. toys for tots will collect donations for local kids. >>> thanks for watching. the news continues streaming on cbs news bay area. we will see you back here at 11:00. go team usa! - [narrator] this (upbeat music) is the volkswagen "red & gold report" from kpix 5 and cbs news bay area. - great for the guys. i think everybody has smile on face after the game. - [narrator] the red & gold defense has plenty to smile about lately. - these are the ones you remember forever. - [narrator] it's tough to remember the last time they allowed a point in the second half. - anybody wanna do the math? - [narrator] it's been four straight games at almost six weeks, since san francisco has been scored on after halftime. - oh, sheez. - [narrator] and last sunday, they shut out the

hundreds of salvation army volunteers.lped to deliver the meals all around san francisco for some of the recipients. this visit may be the only contact they have on christmas day. that means a special meal, lovely turkey dinner and that they can that they can heat up and then enjoy and also the contact of volunteer who took time out of their christmas morning to spend it with them. for a moment. this has been in preparation for a long time. seniors have been signing up since october. we've been working with with case managers and people to connect with seniors in need all since that time. captain chris weichel of the salvation army says the meal delivery is a family tradition for many of the volunteers. time is worth 27 fresh, often encouraging midterm election cycle. democrats are talking about the 2024 campaign season ahead. coming up the candidates who are expected to throw their hat into the ring. and from lining up to donate blood blood to get it together for christmas. carol singing coming up how people across ukrain

the season of giving is well underway in san francisco, where the salvation army kicked off the first of its angel tree toy distribution. the 1000 preregistered children from families in need are receiving gifts during this year's event. the kids age newborn to 12 years old getting toys, including a large gift and stocking stuffer items, their families are also receiving gift cards to buy food during the holiday season. the distribution is made possible by donations and support from the community as well as volunteers. families are struggling to make ends maybe and if we can help make things just a little bit easier. we want to be here to do that, and through the generosity of just countless donors with individual corporate, we've been able to provide toys for ages infant through 12, and it's just a remarkable thing. the toy distribution continues tomorrow at the salvation army social services center on stevenson street for those kids who have pre registered volunteers today distributed hundreds of holiday meal boxes to families in richmond area rescue mission gave out more than 600 b

hundreds of salvation army volunteers helped to deliver those meals. for some recipients . be the only contact they have on christmas day. that means a special meal, lovely turkey dinner and that they can that they can heat up and enjoy. and also the contact of volunteer who took time out of their christmas morning to spend it with them. for a moment. this has been in preparation for a long time seniors have been signing up since october. we've been working with with case managers and people to connect with seniors in need all since that time. captain chris weichel of the salvation army says the meal delivery is also a family tradition for many volunteers and slide staff and volunteers serve more than 2000 meals for breakfast and lunch. and those meals included ham and turkey and were served in the outdoor tented area in san francisco's tenderloin district. meantime glide on the govans deliver meals to more than 250 encampments. the event also included two christmas celebrations at glide memorial church. well that incoming storm system expected to impact the already saturat

hundreds of salvation army volunteers helped deliver those meals all across the city, the organizershan the food for some recipients. this visit could be the only contact they have with someone in the outside world on christmas day. that means a special meal, lovely turkey dinner and that they can that they can heat up and then enjoy and also the contact who took time out of their christmas morning to spend it with them. for a moment. this has been in preparation for a long time. seniors have been signing up since october. we've been working with with case managers and people to connect with seniors in need all since that time. the salvation army says many families make a point of volunteering to help with the meal deliveries every year foundation continue it's christmas celebration by offering a free holiday feast to anyone in need. the glide staff and volunteers served over 2000 meals for breakfast and lunch. meals were served in an outdoor tented area in san francisco's tenderloin district and glide on the govans delivered meals to people in over 215 campaigns. people are more tha