If you've been looking for a way to give back this holiday season, the Salvation Army in Red Deer could use your support.

They are in desperate need of more sponsors for their Adopt a Family Program.

Major Larry Bridger says the economy has impacted more households this year as they are seeing a significant increase in the number of families applying for help for the first time.

The Salvation Army has a particular shortage of sponsors for small families, mostly single parents with one or two children.

Groups, Businesses, individual sponsors are all welcome.

The Salvation Army matches sponsors and families with sponsors stepping up to provide food and gifts for Christmas.

If you would like to help out, call Dena or Taylor at 403-346-2251