Mission Christmas across the South Coast are appealing for teenage gifts
Mission Christmas are appealing for more teenage gifts ahead of Christmas
Mission Christmas on the South Coast are working hard in the warehouse to get donations out to families who need some extra support this Christmas.
The charity say they're in desperate need of presents for teenagers.
Each year the toy appeal collects, sorts and donates thousands of gifts via a network of drop off points and warehouses.
Sharron Hopkins, Head Elf, said: "Mission Christmas aims to make sure that kids who are living in poverty wake up with something on Christmas Day.
"It's vitally important that these children get a gift on Christmas morning, and that's our main goal.
""We wake up on Christmas morning thinking isn't it wonderful imagining all these children opening their presents because of Mission Christmas and the team's efforts and time put into it.
"Our main goal is to make sure that these children feel safe and wanted and not forgotten."
Ms Hopkins said presents like beanies, stationary, and backpacks would be great for teenagers.
Ian Stidston, Head Elf, said: "Isn't the magic of Christmas for children anyway?
"That's what makes it magical.
"The thought of waking up and opening your own presents and thinking that there are thousands of children across our area waking up with nothing would just be heart-breaking."
Molly, eight from Hedge End, has been helping with fundraising and presents this year and was able to visit Mission Christmas.
Molly said: "I feel good because there's some people in our area that don't get much or don't have a nice time at Christmas.
"It started off as my Brownie badge but then I started talking to my mum and family and said if I wasn't doing it for a Brownie badge, I'd still do it.
"Please donate for teenagers because they don't really get much."