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The Salvation Army is the single largest provider of social services of its kind in the United States. It arrived in Kansas and Missouri more than 125 years ago to feed the hungry, clothe the poor and bring hope to the dispirited.

Today, The Salvation Army helps more than 750,000 Kansans and Missourians, who have nowhere else to turn for help, providing nearly one million meals, 250,000 nights of shelter and a wide range of other critical services for the less fortunate each year. It features a complex network of programs serving people of every age.

Donate Here

Nov. 1 (through Dec. 31): Online Red Kettle 

Visit www.onlineredkettle.org for more information.

Nov. 2 (to mid-Dec.): Adopt-A-Family 

Adopt a needy family this holiday season! It's all online this year - just visit www.KUDL.com starting Nov. 2 for all the details.

Nov. 7 (through Dec. 24): Bellringing 

Bell ringers at 250 kettle locations across the metro area take donations Monday - Saturday through Christmas Eve. Visit www.ringkc.com for more information. CONTACT: Sharon Clay, 816.968.0372

Nov. 8-25: Project Warmth 

A collaborative effort of the community to help those in need stay warm throughout the winter months. CONTACT: Betsy Baird, 816.968.0374

Nov. 16: City Lights

The combined kick-off of The Salvation Army Christmas campaign and Downtown Marriott holiday lighting event. 6 p.m. at Barney Allis Plaza. CONTACT: Amanda Waters, 816.968.0373.  

Nov. 27: Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner and Meal Deliveries

At 101 W. Linwood, Kansas City, MO from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is served free to the public. Volunteers also deliver meals to the homebound starting at 10:30. CONTACT: Betsy Baird, 816.968.0374.

Nov. 28 (through Dec. 19): Angel Tree
Find an angel tree at 70 local malls and businesses and help children whose families have applied to The Salvation Army for Christmas aid. CONTACT: Betsy Baird, 816.968.0374.

DECEMBER:

Dec. 7: Shut-In Sunday

Volunteers deliver gifts to 700 homebound seniors from 1 to 3 p.m. CONTACT: Betsy Baird, 816.968.0374.

Dec. 13-20: Food Boxes

Distribution of more than 4,500 holiday food boxes to families who have applied for Christmas assistance. Volunteers needed to assemble boxes, bag potatoes, sort food and pack boxes. CONTACT: Betsy Baird, 816.968.0374.

Dec. 25: Community Christmas Dinner and Meal Deliveries

At 101 W. Linwood, Kansas City, MO from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. a traditional Christmas dinner is served free to the public. Volunteers also deliver meals to the homebound starting at 10:30. CONTACT: Betsy Baird, 816.968.0374.