The spirit of giving

All through the holiday season volunteers from organizations throughout the community ring the bell and collect donations for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. The funds collected support the local food bank and the Salvation Army's other social service programs. Last week the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department took a turn at the kettle bedecked in their fire fighting gear. Nationwide the Salvation Army provides assistance to over four million people in need, in the form of Christmas dinners, clothing and toys during the Holidays.