Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign looks to reach donations [Video]

With just days left in the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, the city of Moncton, N.B., is feeling the holiday spirit.

“Last year this time we were at about $133,000 to $134,000. This year we’re at about $136,000, so we’re doing pretty well,” said Maj. James Anderson, with the Salvation Army Moncton branch.

While ahead of this time last year, he says they aren’t at the finish line yet. The hope is to raise $175,000 by the end of day on Christmas Eve in order to meet this year’s budgeted amount.

“We’re really hoping that that can happen because yes, it’s about helping now and helping families during the Christmas season, but these funds of course, as you know, assist us all throughout the year in terms of helping families and providing need,” he said.