Salvation Army in York County has concerns about meeting Red Kettle campaign goal – WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.

The holidays could be harder on some families, and the Salvation Army in York is worried about kettle donations.Monday was the first day of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign in York County and the sound of bell ringers echoed around the York Galleria mall. Only a small number of bell ringers are taking part, and the rest will join on Black Friday. Mike Wiley has been volunteering as a bell ringer for 13 years.”I just feel the need to just help people,” he said.Maj. Tom Babbitt is worried about whether the organization will meet its goal of collecting $200,000 in donations.”Some of the concern is people being out of work and not having money to be able to give,” he said.Money from the kettle campaign supports the Salvation Army’s holiday assistance program. The money goes toward toys, food and clothing.”We’re nervous. There’s going to be more people than ever looking for assistance,” Babbitt said.Last year, the Salvation Army in York County distributed more than 5,000 toys during the holidays. Now there are worries that supply chain problems may reduce the number of toys given away.”I just hope and pray it gets better as the year goes ,” Wiley said.