Superior Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Underway

The Salvation Army in Superior recently launched its annual Red Kettle Campaign and is looking for volunteers. The red kettles help fund the Salvation Army all year long.

Every year, people volunteer to ring bells and gather donations for the Salvation Army in Superior. Corps Officer and Captain Jasen Elcombe said most of their annual budget comes from this campaign. This year, he said their goal is to gather $65,000 through the red kettles. Elcombe said the donations fund their operations.

“We have different programs that operate all year long. Programs for homelessness, programs for rehabilitation, drug addiction, stuff like that, as well as basic needs such as putting food on the tables, getting warm clothing, and paying for utility bills or rental assistance when people get behind,” he said.

Without the Red Kettle Campaign, Elcombe said the Salvation Army would close its doors. He said they’ve received large donations in the past, but they’re grateful for whatever people can afford to give to help those in need.

“At one point, we had a stack of $100 bills stacked upon each other,” he said. “So, it’s a $1,000 cash donation, but we get checks for large amounts sometimes. At one location we were at, we actually received a gold American $5 coin that was worth over $200.”

Elcombe said people look to them for help throughout the year, but he said those needs change around the holiday season.

“Obviously, people are trying to find stuff, to put toys under the tree for their kids at Christmas or trying to get a Christmas meal together,” he said.

Elcombe said they’re looking for volunteers to ring bells from now until Christmas Eve at Walgreens, Walmart and Super One stores in Superior. The Salvation Army serves around 400 people each month. The Red Kettle Campaign will run from now until Christmas Eve.

People can find more information on the Superior Salvation Army’s Facebook page.