One Edmonton charity is seeing unprecedented demand for its services ahead of the holidays, but donations are at a concerningly low number.

After worries it wasn't going to meet the 2019 fundraising goal, the organization announced it had reached the $1.3 million mark in early January.

The organization said it was aiming to raise $1.3 million but came up about $165,000 short.

The Christmas Bureau of Edmonton has put out an urgent call for volunteers. The organization relies on the help of about 900 volunteers throughout the campaign.

The Taste of Edmonton food festival at Capital Plaza (99 Avenue and 108 Street) on the Alberta Legislature grounds runs from Thursday until July 28.

The new 93,000-square-foot warehouse is home to a total of 18 charitable organizations, including 630 CHED Santas Anonymous.

The Christmas Bureau of Edmonton is making a final push to reach its donations goal for the holiday season.

The Christmas Bureau of Edmonton's Walk-In Days Program is providing Edmontonians in a chance to receive help just before Christmas.

Edmonton charities are making their final push for donations in the last week before Christmas.

This Saturday and Sunday volunteers will be lining up at Santas Depot, at 12122 68 St. NW, to help bring toys to roughly 20,000 kids in need.