The Kootenay Valley Salvation Army is still trying to reach its fundraising goal, with a couple days left to donate.
The Salvation Army Fernie has a goal of $86,000 and is just shy of that.
“We’re within $1,000 and in reach of that goal right now with two days left,” said Major Rick Robins.
“That money goes towards running our food bank, food programs, monthly meal programs and our voucher programs that help out people in need who need stuff from our thrift store.”
All of that money stays within the Elk Valley.
Salvation Army Cranbrook has a much bigger goal because of the area it covers.
“The Cranbrook office covers all the way up to Golden and Field and over to Creston, so it’s quite a large area,” Robins added.
“The reach is quite large but also the cost of stuff has gone up drastically.”
They have a goal of $250,000 and are currently at around $175,000.
Robins explains how people can donate.
“The best way to donate is through our kettles that are in place around town,” he said.
“We also have places you can donate online.”
There is also there mail-out option that they weren’t able to utilize last year due to the Canada Post Strike.
“Those letters bring in 60 per cent of our donations,” he said.
“Last year we fell short quite significantly because those letters never hit people’s mailboxes.”
Be the first to know! Don’t miss out on breaking news and daily updates in your area. Sign up to MyEastKootenayNow News Alerts.
