With more individuals and families facing hardship this holiday season, The Salvation Army of Dunkirk is stepping up to meet the rising demand for support. To ensure critical services remain available through the holidays and beyond, the organization is aiming to raise $40,000 and is calling on the local community to help make it possible.

Since last November, The Salvation Army of Dunkirk has served over 12,000 meals through its food pantry and food express programs, and has offered support through after-school programs and domestic violence programs. The generosity of the public plays a vital role in bringing hope, comfort, and joy to those in need.

“The holidays can be incredibly tough for those already struggling to make ends meet,” said Logan Carroll, a Salvation Army ministry assistant. “But we’ve also seen how compassionate our community can be. Every donation, large or small, helps one of our neighbors move one step closer to stability and peace. Your donations stay local and help people right here in Northern Chautauqua County. Together, we’re making a difference.”

The Red Kettle Campaign directly supports programs such as Angel Tree, where gifts from generous donors bring holiday joy to children and seniors who might otherwise go without. Funds raised during the campaign also support essential year-round services, including help with food, clothing, and after-school programs. The Salvation Army of Dunkirk also continues to offer domestic violence programs in partnership with the Salvation Army Anew Center in Jamestown, ensuring those in need receive both immediate relief and long-term support.

Here are several ways to give and get involved with The Salvation Army of Dunkirk this holiday season:

�–� Donate cash, coins, or checks at any Red Kettle.

�–� Give a one-time or monthly sustaining gift at Give.SalvationArmyUSA.org

�–� Make a digital donation at the Red Kettle via Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo or by texting Dunkirk to 31333

�–� Contribute cryptocurrency donations, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported tokens, through the secure Engiven platform at SalvationArmyUSA.org

�–� Volunteer to ring the bell at a Red Kettle by texting TSAVolunteer to 31333

�–� Support the Angel Tree program by providing gifts for children and seniors at this link, or by stopping in and picking up an angel.

To learn more about how you can support the Dunkirk community during the holidays, visit https://www.facebook.com/TheSalvationArmyDunkirkNY or call 716-366-3701.

For individuals or families in need of assistance, please reach out to the Salvation Army at 716-366-3701 for information on available services.

About The Salvation Army 

The Salvation Army annually helps more than 28 million people in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every ZIP code. By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army offers assistance at more than 7,400 centers of operation around the country. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.