Salvation Army in Duluth celebrates Truckers for Tots and sock drive

DULUTH, Minn.– It was a big morning for the salvation army, in Duluth as they had two generous events take place, back-to-back.

Truck drivers arrived at the salvation army following last night’s mission at fleet farm.

There was a massive turn-out with cash donations, and people shopping.

Ascendance Trucks in Duluth have made this shopping spree a tradition for 17 years.

The toys will now await the big distribution day.

The Operations Manager for Ascendance said, it’s a feeling that never gets old.

“If we can do this for as many kids as we can, and my work family has been nothing but amazing. We had forty people there last night to help us with shopping and make things go easy,” said Mike Cooper, operations manager at Ascendance.

Meanwhile, another tradition was celebrated today.

Fond-du-Luth Casino contributes to the salvation army through their sock drive.

This year, a $2,300 check was also included.

“The socks are a big deal. You know, it’s a necessity. Such as food and shelter. You know? Especially in the winter,” said Cyndi Lewis, Community Engagement Director, Duluth Salvation Army.

Both the toys and the socks will be distributed on Salvation Army’s big distribution day.