Salvation Army distributing care packages across Chicago area

CICERO, Ill. (WLS) -- The Salvation Army is helping some deserving families put food on the table and gifts under the tree this holiday. The organization is distributing care packages at its centers across the city.

People picked up boxes filled with food and toys on Tuesday at a Salvation Army Community Center in Cicero.

The group will host more than 20 Christmas distributions like these throughout this holiday season.