Salvation Army red kettle campaign lagging

Salvation army''s annual red kettle campaign is running short.

Kq2's alan van zandt with how staff and volunteers are hoping for one final push to get to goal.

The bells are still a ringing, but fewer people are answering their call.the salvation army's 2020 red kettle campaign is at just 70 percent of its $300,000 campaign goal with just a few days remaining.

Army staff saying covid 19 has made a definite impact.

Some families that would normally be giving have needed the money for themselves this year.

"other things it could be, less foot traffic.

Perople are having things delivered or getting it curbside or calling in advance.

There are less people walking by the kettles which will affect that."no matter the reason, if the salvation army doesn't make their goal, they'll have to cut back on the services they provide -- including their energy assistance program, helping people pay for their utilities."we're doing less, giving less to that person or helping less people with the same amount.

It would affect that one way or if you aren't finding yourself walking by a red kettle in the days....there are still ways you can help.to give.

We've got the kettle, we have the apple pay the google pay, you can give online, all those things.if you haven't given yet, we ask you to do that if you were planning on doing that we appreciate that.

As salvation army staff and volunteers hope more people answer the bell.alan van zandt kq2 news.

The kettle campaign will run through christmas eve, but they will accept donations through new years.

To make a credit card donation, call 816-232-5824.

Checks may be mailed to the salvation army at p-o box 1417 st.

Joseph, mo 64502