The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign is back in Texarkana, raising funds to support critical community programs like food assistance, shelter, youth services, and disaster relief. Red kettles will be set up outside local stores and businesses from Monday through Saturday until Christmas Eve.
Captain Juan Gomez highlighted the campaign’s roots, dating back to 1891, when a Salvation Army Captain in San Francisco first used a crab pot to collect donations. Last year, the campaign raised $93,000, and this year’s goal is $100,000 to meet growing needs.
Volunteers are needed to ring bells at kettle sites. To volunteer, visit RegisterToRing.com or call 870-774-2701. Donations are also accepted at southernusa.salvationarmy.org/texarkana
