The Salvation Army of East Stroudsburg is searching for bell ringer volunteers earlier this year for their Red Kettle Campaign.
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — They are sights and sounds that go hand and hand with the holiday — the iconic red kettle and a smiling person ringing a bell. But this year, The Salvation Army of East Stroudsburg is struggling to find bell ringers.
Maj. John Wheeler says that’s why the nonprofit is starting its search earlier.
“Our regular volunteers are older people that are concerned about getting COVID because of age-related health concerns, so they’re not volunteering as much as they might have, so we need to replace some of those hours,” Maj. Wheeler said.
Nearly 21 businesses in the county will feature a red kettle stand.
Wheeler says while it’s important to have someone manning the kettle, it’s just as important to donate, and there are plenty of ways you can.
“We do have what we call counter kettles which …