In collaboration with the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, Walmart locations in Kelowna and West Kelowna matched any and all donations received on Saturday.
The two Walmart locations brought in $16,908 in cash and cheque donations, but its still too early to tell what that means for Kelowna.
Last week Walmart announced it would match donations up to $50,000 across the country to the Salvation Army.
Geri Grainger, with Kelowna’s Salvation Army, says the group has made “significant” progress towards their goal this year and have now raised $540,000.
People can still donate at a kettle through Tuesday evening, or can donate online at anytime.
They can also mail or drop off a cheque at one of the four Sally Ann locations and receive a tax receipt. Please note that Salvation Army thrift stores and Church offices will be closed from Dec. 25-27.