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Red Kettle Campaign pays off for local non-profits

Sub: Salvation Army seeking bell ringers for 2021 season

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The Webster County Salvation Army Unit recently announced the awarding of cash gifts to multiple non-profit organizations within the county. These funds were raised by the support of county citizens during the Salvation Army’s Annual Red Kettle Campaign last fall.

According to the Salvation Army, a total of $23,485.08 was collected in the Red Kettles thanks to the many contributors and volunteers that rang the bells. Eighty five percent of these total funds are donated right here in Webster County. The remaining amount is used by the Salvation Army for state and national emergencies.

Throughout the year, the Kettle funds are available to help those in need with food, medicine, clothes, utilities, rent, and other assistance. Individuals and families in need are encouraged to contact the OACAC office at 417-859-4589 or stop by 50 York Drive in Marshfield for more information on how to receive help through these funds.

The Webster County organizations receiving gifts this year include; Webster County Food Pantry, Niangua Food Pantry, The King’s Food Pantry in Seymour, Destiny Church Food Pantry, Kindness Outreach, and Fordland Food Pantry, Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Beds for Children), Choices Pregnancy Center, Marshfield R1 Backpack Food Program, and Marshfield TLC Student Funds (for at risk students).

Starting November 24 the Salvation Army Red Kettles will be set up at Price Cutter, Walmart, and Orscheln’s in Marshfield, Price Cutter and Shetler’s in Seymour, and Dollar General in Fordland. Nearly 300 volunteers will be needed to ring the Salvation Army Bell during the weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Those who are interested in donating their time toward this rewarding cause can contact Darcy Whitehurst at (417) 630-2173 or Chris Parker at (417) 224-3959.

“You get such a good feeling from helping your community in this way,” said Parker. “It’s just one hour of your time and people are so willing to donate because they know what the Red Kettle means. They know this money is going to help our neighbors.”

 

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