Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign kicks off

The Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign in Kitchener on Nov. 13, 2024.

The iconic red kettles will be returning to malls, grocery stores and the LCBO in Ottawa this holiday season.

The Salvation Army in Ottawa officially launches the Christmas Kettle Campaign today, with the goal of raising $325,000 to support essential programs.

Thirty Salvation Army Christmas Kettles will be placed in malls, grocery stores, Walmart, LCBO and Costco locations in Ottawa.

According to the Salvation Army, the Christmas Kettle campaign supports several programs and services, including young parent family support programs, emergency food assistance, housing supports and outreach services, youth and seniors’ programs, addiction treatment and social service supports for individuals and families, emergency shelter and transitional housing, and life skills development programs.