For many Canadians, the Christmas kettles are their only point of contact with The Salvation Army all year.
And this year’s campaign kicks off Friday and we spoke with Doug Montgomery, Kettle Coordinator, about the significance of this yearly campaign for the residents of Norfolk.
Montgomery says last year they reached their goal and they are moving the goalpost just a bit further this time around.
The Kettle Campaign is always trying to adapt with the times, with one significant change over the past few years being them embracing a world where “carrying cash” is not common place for many people, using “tap donations.”
That being said, a donation is a donation.
Those nickels and dimes you have in your pocket, over time, can really be helpful.
Their community programs include family services, 72-hour emergency food assistance, backpack and school supply assistance, Pathway of Hope, the Community Lunch Program and the Christmas Hamper and Toy Program.
If you want to learn more about volunteering – you can click here.
Written by Matt LeBlanc with files from Ian McCallum