The Salvation Army’s 2014 Red Kettle Campaign in St. Joseph is about 75% behind on its goal.

The campaign kicked off  four weeks ago with 14 bell ringing locations around town.

The goal was to raise $350,000 to support the agency’s programs and services including the homeless shelter, food assistance, emergency rent and utility assistance, youth and senior programs and more.

Captain Chuck Cook said the agency is still hoping to achieve that goal with less than two weeks left.

“We are dependent on the funds we receive from the red kettles to help people in need in our community all year long,” said Cook. “We’re counting on the many generous members of our community to dig a little deeper this year, if they’re able, to help us reach our goal.”

The 2014 Kettle Campaign will end Christmas Eve, however donations will continue to be accepted through January.

If you would like to help out you can make a credit card donation by calling 816-232-5824.

Checks may be mailed to The Salvation Army at P O Box 1417, St. Joseph, MO 64502

The money collected during the Red Kettle Campaign support Salvation Army programs in St. Joseph for the entire year.