By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salvation Army kicked off their 2021 Kettle campaign with a ceremony over the noon hour in front of the Toy Depot on Main Street in Hutchinson Thursday.
"It was fun to have the interaction between Marc Buckley with the Toy Depot and Kevin Rule with the Sleep Shoppe," James said. "It's just the competitive nature that they both have. Really, it's just the heart of how they can give back and help the community. I was really grateful for that. Of course, the Chamber and Kiwanis was there to help support us, as well."
The kettles are just a part of the Salvation Army's monetary goal each year.
"Our kettle goal this year is $70,000," James said. "Our overall Christmas goal, which would include donations dropped in or through the mail or through our mail appeal campaign is $400,000, $70,000 of that is through the red kettle."
Kettles will be downtown at the Toy Depot, Sleep Shoppe and Furniture Gallery and Smith's Market.