Salvation Army Rings In Holiday Aid, Red Kettle Drive Begun

The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign began in Perry County on Friday, Nov. 14 with a kickoff at Nobles IGA in Tell City. Perry County News reported on Nov. 20 that the campaign has a schedule of bell ringing dates, including Nov. 15, 22, 26, 29 and additional dates planned throughout December, and that organizers are calling for volunteers and donors to support the local effort.

The drive is an established holiday tradition in the county and operates through a network of retail collection locations and community volunteers. Funds raised locally are used to finance Salvation Army programs serving Perry County residents, providing direct seasonal assistance at a time when demand typically rises for food, utility support, and emergency aid. For households facing tighter budgets this winter, those local dollars can translate into immediate help in town.

Operationally, the campaign depends on volunteer staffing at retail sites and on steady donor participation. Retail locations such as Nobles IGA serve as visible community hubs for fundraising, making it easier for residents to give while shopping. The presence of scheduled dates through late November and into December means residents can plan to support the drive in person or to offer time as bell ringers on specific days.

Beyond immediate relief, the drive has broader implications for Perry County’s social safety net. Seasonal charitable drives can ease short term pressure on municipal services and local nonprofit budgets, while also signaling community engagement levels that can influence longer term planning by service providers. Volunteers who step forward now contribute not only money but also capacity to ensure funds are collected and distributed efficiently.

Residents interested in supporting the campaign should note the scheduled dates and consider volunteering at retail collections or making donations at participating locations. As the campaign continues through December, its success will depend on sustaining the volunteer base and donor turnout that have long underpinned this local tradition.