Salvation Army in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Kicks Off Red Kettle Campaign Friday, Aiming for $150,000
By Claudette
Posted Nov 10, 2026 at 11:06 AM
The local Salvation Army Corps will kick off its Red Kettle Campaign this Friday, November 13. Bells will ring at the Coborn’s store in Sauk Rapids from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with help from Primerica Financial Services and KNSI sister station 99.9 Lite FM.
Visitors to the event will also find treats, including cookies and hot chocolate.
According to the report, all donations stay local and help the St. Cloud Salvation Army support families and those in need. The campaign begins as demand for help is growing. Food pantry assistance at the Salvation Army food shelf rose 35% in August, and dozens more families are seeking help each week, a need that calls to mind the call to welcome the stranger (Matthew 25:35).
The bell-ringing effort aims to raise $150,000 toward a $600,000 holiday-season goal.
People who want to contribute can also give online. Those who wish to ring a bell can sign up through the Salvation Army website.
Source: Read the original report
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