The Salvation Army began its Red Kettle campaign in Litchfield on Monday. The kettles will be set up at Family Fare, Walmart and Running’s through Christmas Eve, and bell ringers are needed.
Rochelle Brummond says if someone is not at the kettle ringing the bell, people are less likely to donate. She says you can sign up at registertoring.com or call Heather Jeseritz at 320-699-0461.
Brummond says there is a QR code on their posters for donations, and you’re also welcome to drop off a check for the red kettle campaign at her office at the Threads of Hope store at 120 North Sibley Avenue in Litchfield. She says if the money actually goes in the local kettles, it stays in Meeker County to help people here who are in need.
Brummond says the funds they receive in the red kettle campaign helps to bridge gaps as she helps people with food, clothing and shelter and maybe in some emergency situations such as paying for a car repair. She says you can just sign up to ring the bell for an hour or whatever works in your schedule and it can be a fun activity for individuals, couples, or groups such as church groups and service club members.
Brummond says they’ve received a gold coin in one of the Litchfield kettles for several years in a row and they are able to cash it in. She says the community has been so generous over the years with their giving in the red kettle campaign.
