Salvation Army of Antioch’s Red Kettle income not keeping pace with last year’s total
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign donations in the Antioch area are down by 40% compared to last year. Traditionally, the kettle income makes up nearly 80% of the overall income generated for The Salvation Army of Antioch.
“I am very concerned about the early results of our kettle income and how this will impact the residents we’re trying to assist,” said Lt. Purnell Hall, Salvation Army Antioch Corps officer. “In order for us to do all of our programs, we have to find ways to make up for this this shortfall. We’re hoping that shoppers will remember their neighbors in need when they see a Salvation Army bell ringer in the community during the finals weeks before Christmas.”
Kettle gifts stay in the community where the money is donated and help the various programs The Salvation Army has year-round. So far, more than 1,900 individuals have sought out assistance through the Army’s social service department, and more than 50 youngsters have participated in an after-school program or a summer day camp program. This Christmas season, The Salvation Army of Antioch will also assist 300 families will with food and toys.
The Salvation Army will be accepting donations at any of the 15 local Red Kettle sites through December 24. Donors can also give online at www.gosalarmy.org, via traditional mail at 620 E. Tregallas Rd., Antioch, CA, 94509 or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
