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The smiles were genuine Tuesday afternoon as St. Vincent De Paul Helping Hands Christian Louboutin Pumps the Valley distributed Christmas dinner fixings and gifts to more than 150 needy Valley families. St. Vincent De Paul runs a thrift shop and food pantry. Director Sandi Bailie said she has seen an increased need Vibram Five Fingers Kso the non-profit organization's assistance. This Christmas, the distribution came to $196,119 worth of food and gifts, Bailie said. Some Christian Louboutin Burgundy Leather Rolando Shoes the families the nonprofit assisted had already received their Christmas gifts before Tuesday. Single mother Lisa Dezolt of Shelton, who is out of work, said the assistance "brings tears to my eyes." She said "times are hard" and she was grateful to Bailie and shop manager Cindy Barbian. Shari Lotto of Naugatuck, a single mother of two teens, Christian Louboutin crystal suede leather shoes black 7, "Sandi (Bailie) is the best. She's awesome. I've never met anyone like her." Another single mother, resident Judy Lynk, said this was the second year she's needed assistance. Her children are ages 14 and 5. "Last year, they gave me such nice gifts, I was crying." Oxford resident Ruth Rogger said it has been tough on her family, as well. She was picking up gifts for herself and her husband, as well as her son, daughter-in-law and their four children. All of the adults are out of work, she said.