Christmas is in one week, and the Salvation Army is making the final push in the kettle campaign. They are 64 per cent of the way to their goal, having raised $57,598 as of Saturday, Dec. 15.
Lieutenant Sam Tim with the Salvation Army wants to thank the community for their support so far, because it would not be possible to do what they do without community support, whether it鈥檚 donations or people volunteering at the kettles.
鈥淲e don鈥檛 just do this on our own, we have the support of the entire community to help us, which is a huge help for us. We really appreciate it.鈥�
But with the last week before Christmas, and the last day of the kettles being on Christmas Eve, they need to make the final push of the season. That means they need help to man the kettles at Save-On Foods, Superstore, Wal Mart, the Parkland Mall and the Liquor Store.
鈥淚f anyone can help, give two hours. It鈥檚 all indoors, you sit down, get to wear a Christmas sweater, say Merry Christmas to people. This is our final push, our final week.鈥�
The money raised during the campaign stays within the community, going to people who need it in Yorkton and area. The Food Bank office is, at the moment, filled with boxes designated to go to area families of different sizes, giving them a Christmas meal including a turkey and all the fixings. They also give toys to area children, for a Christmas gift, said Tim.
鈥淥therwise it would be sad to wake up to no gift on Christmas morning,鈥� said Tim.
While the Salvation Army is best known for what they do around Christmas, the need to help doesn鈥檛 begin and end in the month of December.
鈥淵ear round, we help those who don鈥檛 have enough money to make ends meet. They come here to get dry food, and meat, to get meals. We help with that. Also, this year, we sent kids to camp.鈥�
If you want to help out at the kettles, call Mary Tim at 306-316-0265. Shifts are still available.
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