Coal Township's Community Work Program Assists Salvation Army

State Correctional Institution at Coal Township's Community Work Program, assigned to Labor Foreman Joe Mazer, assisted local Salvation Army centers prepare for their annual Christmas events.  Coal Township's work crew helped at the Shamokin Salvation Army for the past several years; this year marks the fourth year in Sunbury.

Coal Township's crews worked for several days unloading, packing and organizing Christmas toys and other presents at both Salvation Army locations.  Shamokin Salvation Army's Major Tammy Hench stated, "These guys are so well behaved and well mannered.  They are truly a blessing to us.  They helped load and unload and package food and other items for over 400 families in the area."  Referring to Labor Foreman Joe Mazur as "Major Joe", Major Hench said that the program would have a hard time having everything completed on time without the help of the community work crew. 

All of the inmates assigned to the community work crew stated that they were happy to be able to give back to the community.  "It's a good feeling to know we are doing something good for someone else by helping here.  It just makes you feel good."  They added that the families will now be able to have a nice Christmas holiday.

The pantry boxes, filled with food items will be distributed to help families prepare a Christmas meal. All items distributed during the Christmas season are donated and will be distributed to preregistered families this week.