Kettle campaign kicks off at Walmart
By Joan Janzen
On Thursday, December 3rd, four community representatives got together at Walmart to kick off the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign for 2020. Emil Eyford from the West Central Crisis Centre, Ebenezer Appiagyei from the Salvation Army Thrift Store, Mayor Rod Perkins and John Athanasopoulos, manager at Walmart were on hand to begin the campaign.
Ebenezer thanked them all for their time, volunteer help and support, as well as providing the space at Walmart to hold the campaign. Jodi Geddes, the Kettle Co-ordination, said people who find themselves in financial difficulty turn to the Salvation Army for assistance. This is where they can receive food, clothing, shelter and toys at Christmas time.
All this is possible because individuals and service groups are willing to stand at the kettles throughout the Kettle campaign. This year an interact machine is set for tap and go, and required guidelines will be followed. The campaign runs Thursdays and Fridays, from noon until 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from noon until 6:00 p.m. right up to December 22nd. At the end of each shift, a designated person will come to collect the money from the Kettle.
Money collected from the Christmas Kettle pays for all the turkeys for the food hampers. The money is also used for local emergency assistance throughout the year.
If you would like to volunteer at the Kettle or want more information, you can contact either Jodi at 306-463-5435 or Ebenezer at 304-463-2191.
PHOTO: Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign kicked off on Thursday, December 3rd with these men showing their support. L-R: Emil Eyford from the West Central Crisis Centre; Ebenezer Appiagyei from the Salvation Army Thrift Store, Mayor Rod Perkins and John Athanasopoulos, manager at Walmart.
PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN