The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle drive begins Friday, Nov. 21. Seen annually at many shopping centers and supermarkets during the holiday season, the Red Kettle drive helps provide hot meals, warm clothing and toys for underprivileged children through donations. It also provides for certain services and programs such as soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, emergency disaster services, senior and youth programs and emergency assistance for prescriptions and housing. During these tough economic times, this could be one of the most crucial years ever for the Salvation Army to garner monetary donations.
The Salvation Army is also looking for volunteers to donate their time. Volunteers are needed for four-hour shifts throughout the state. Please volunteer and ring a bell to help those less fortunate. Individuals, school groups, churches, service organizations and clubs are all welcome. Call Judith Anderson at Salvation Army NJ Divisional Headquarters at 908-851-8236.

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