Photo: Deborah Pfeiffer

A Salvation Army volunteer in Penticton

The Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign is getting great support in Penticton, but it is behind in donations.

Major Jo Sobool says their goal has been to raise $90,000 and they are currently just over halfway there. 

"We are always concerned as we get near the end of the year, but we are hoping for a good last week," she said.

The kettle campaign is the Salvation Army's big fundraiser of the year. All the money raised goes towards the food bank, to help people out at Christmas time and later throughout the year.

At the start of the campaign, the Salvation Army also put out a call for volunteers, and there is still a need for  extra help as things winds down.

People can drop off their donation at kettles set up around the city, including Safeway and Walmart.

Sobool said she wants to thank everyone who has donated so far, and hopes the charitable assistance continues in the days ahead.

"There are many people who need our help in the community, and this is our way to give assistance," she said.

The campaign lasts until Christmas Eve.

People interested in volunteering can call the Salvation Army church office, at (250) 492-6494.