KIRKSVILLE, MO --  

The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is off to a slow start this year.   

The Salvation Army in Kirksville is about $26,000 of the way to their $55,000 goal. Only $14,000 of that came from the red kettles; the rest came from other donations. Officials say they're behind where they were last year at this time.

“We're having a little problem with volunteers this year so that's different from last year but the economy has something to do with that. But you know even if they drop their pocket change, pocket change adds up and will help us get to that goal,” said Major William Hogg, Kirksville Salvation Army.

Hogg says the Salvation Army is helping over 350 families, which is more than last year.
If you’re interested in volunteering as a bell ringer, call 665-7885.