The Salvation Army still in need of more bell ringers this holiday season
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign needs more volunteers.
Captain Jimmy Parrish says they need hundreds of volunteers for their roughly 50 locations throughout Louisville and just a few hours of volunteering can make a big difference for families.
“A kettle without a volunteer is zero dollars. Zero things are raised. Nobody's there,” said Capt. Parrish, “It's difficult to get people and so volunteers are truly helpful in that process. The more that we can have volunteers come out and help, the more people can be fed, the more people can be helped this Christmas.”
You can watch WLKY's full in-studio interview with Capt. Parrish below:
Last month they served 6,798 meals to the hungry, provided emergency housing for 10 families with children, and brought in hundreds of people to their day and night shelters.
Parrish says donations help make those programs possible, and the smallest commitment of two hours can bring hope to families in need.
“The importance of these kettles is we raise money so those programs can continue to feed people 365 days a year, transition families into homes,” said Parrish.
Jack Lutz, a volunteer of six years, says there’s no greater way to give back.
“I get to come out here and make noise, meet a lot of nice people, help raise money for a great cause,” said Lutz, “You're usually a little cold at the end of your shift but that's minor compared to the good that you're doing.”
There’s a strong need for volunteers on weekdays. You can sign up to donate online or volunteer.