People making donations to the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign will once again have the option of using a debit machine.
The machines were used as part of a pilot project in North Bay last year.
Based on its success, the Salvation Army is adding two more machines to this year’s campaign.
Four machines will be available to start, with another one added in December.
“The machines make it easy to donate. You decide the amount and it is done. The machines will be at Walmart, Parker’s Your Independent Grocer, Sobeys, Metro, and at the LCBO Algonquin Avenue starting in December,” said Major Bonita McGory Corps Officer North Bay.
“We will also have kettle locations at the LCBO on Worthington, at both No Frills, Freshco and Food Basics.”
The goal this year is to raise $150,000 from kettle donations, and another $70,000 from mail outs.
Last year’s kettle campaign managed to raise $147,000, just shy of the $150,000 goal.
“That money will be spent for our food bank, for our Christmas hampers, for sending kids to camp, and for backpacks for school. And we serve 300 plus school lunches every month.”
The annual Christmas Kettle Campaign has been assisting families and individuals in North Bay for decades.
McGory explained that it is the Salvation Army’s only fundraiser and is, therefore, extremely important to the work being done by the Salvation Army in North Bay.
All the money raised through the campaign stays local. This year’s campaign was kicked off with Mayor Al McDonald making the first official donation under the watchful eyes of Major Bonita McGory.
“This is the start of our kettle appeal which continues until Christmas Eve. You will see us around town at several locations until then, except on Sunday’s.”
McGory thanked everyone in advance for their support.
