The Salvation Army kicks off 2016 Red Kettle campaign

ZANESVILLE,Ohio- The Salvation Army kicked off the 2016 Red Kettle campaign Saturday.

The Red Kettle campaign kicked off at the Colony Square Mall with music, singing, and dancing.

“This is my first year,” Lorena Munn said. “We’ve only been going to The Salvation Army for a year. I felt like it was my duty to come and spread the word of God. But also spread the word that our community is in need. We have a lot of needy people out there.”

All the revenue bought in by the red kettle drive is used year round for a various programs from hot meal programs, food pantry, and utility assistance.

“We don’t know a season that has no need. We are help people all year round. Feel free to drop off donations at The salvation Army,” Munn said.

Last year The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign helped serve more than 80,000 meals.