The St. Joseph Fastgas stores have pledged 3¢ of every gallon of gasoline sold from December 16, 2013 until December 24, 2013 to this years Salvation Army Christmas fund-raising effort.

This is the 15th year Fastgas has participated with the Christmas campaign. The chain is operated by Ron and Beth Bachmas.

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

These programs include emergency assistance,disaster services, Christmas assistance and youth and senior programs.