It would appear that the recession is hitting everyone pretty hard: the Salvation Army has already maxed out the number of families it can help this season (something that doesn't usually happen till just before Christmas), and they only have 2 bears to show as donation efforts so far.

In case you were thinking, "I'd love to give, but I don't have enough whatever-it-takes-for-me-to-feel-safe-giving-to-others", I was just at IKEA last night, and there were lots of stuffed animals and gifts for less than $10. It's worth a try anyway.

-- The Salvation Army, (415) 415-575-4849

-- San Francisco Food Bank, (415) 282-1900

-- Family Giving Tree, (408) 946-3111

-- Samaritan House, holiday coordinator, (650) 341-4081, Ext. 15

-- Second Harvest, (408) 266-8866


[Article via HelenJane]