Candy Cane Corner store opens for low-income families

Donations of new items help those in assistance programs.

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Toni Webb and Don Roberts, from left, pick out toys for their 6-year-old daughter as their case manager at The Road Home, Melissa Kelly, helps them carry their belongings on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves in Salt Lake City.

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Don Roberts and Toni Webb pick out a warm jacket for their 6-year-old daughter on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves in Salt Lake City.

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Toni Webb tries to convince Don Roberts of a toy pigeon as a good stocking stuffer for their 6-year-old daughter as the family, living at The Road Home pick out gifts and clothes for the holidays on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves.

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Susan Ochieng, left, a resident at the YWCA picks pants for her 7-year-old boy on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves in Salt Lake City.

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Susan Ochieng, left, a resident at the YWCA picks out toys for her three young children with the help of Chief Development Officer at the YWCA Amberlie Phillips on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves in Salt Lake City.

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Susan Ochieng, center, a resident at the YWCA exclaims "my daughter loves to cook" as she picks out a kids cooking set alongside Chief Development Officer at the YWCA Amberlie Phillips on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves in Salt Lake City.

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Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Toni Webb and Don Roberts, from left, pick out toys for their 6-year-old daughter as their case manager at The Road Home, Melissa Kelly, helps them carry their belongings on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves in Salt Lake City. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Don Roberts and Toni Webb pick out a warm jacket for their 6-year-old daughter on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves in Salt Lake City. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Toni Webb tries to convince Don Roberts of a toy pigeon as a good stocking stuffer for their 6-year-old daughter as the family, living at The Road Home pick out gifts and clothes for the holidays on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Susan Ochieng, left, a resident at the YWCA picks pants for her 7-year-old boy on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves in Salt Lake City. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Susan Ochieng, left, a resident at the YWCA picks out toys for her three young children with the help of Chief Development Officer at the YWCA Amberlie Phillips on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves in Salt Lake City. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Susan Ochieng, center, a resident at the YWCA exclaims "my daughter loves to cook" as she picks out a kids cooking set alongside Chief Development Officer at the YWCA Amberlie Phillips on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Representatives from the YWCA, The Road Home, and Volunteers of America, Utah, began the 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store, where low-income parents select new clothes and toys for their children along with necessities for themselves in Salt Lake City.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· December 4, 2012 7:30 pm

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The 18th annual Candy Cane Corner holiday store has opened for low-income families and individuals participating in programs at The Road Home, Volunteers of America Utah and the YWCA.

The store, run by volunteers, provides the opportunity for parents and others to select new gifts that have been donated by the community.

Throughout December, they may visit Candy Cane Corner with a case manager to select gifts for their children and themselves. In addition to new toys, clothing and housewares, Candy Cane Corner provides wrapping paper, ribbons and tape to complete the holiday gift-giving experience.

Last year, Candy Cane Corner served more than 2,000 people, including 1,200 children.

Donations will be accepted through Dec. 23 at the site of Candy Cane Corner, the former SDI Building, just behind The Road Home at 502 W. 300 South in Salt Lake City. Drop-off times are noon to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m., Saturday or Sunday.

Items needed most include new clothing, shoes and boots for adults and children, blankets and other household items, and nonviolent toys and games for children and teens. Sponsors are also grateful to receive cash donations and gift cards to purchase other needed items.

For more information, visit http://www.candycanecornerslc.org. —

Donations to Candy Cane Corner store

What's needed • New clothing, shoes and boots, blankets, nonviolent toys and games

Location • The former SDI Building, just behind The Road Home at 502 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City

Drop off times • Through Dec. 23, noon to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday