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CBS 2 Chicago joining Salvation Army for Red Kettle kickoff Friday

CBS 2 Chicago joins Salvation Army for Red Kettle campaign
CBS 2 Chicago joins Salvation Army for Red Kettle campaign 03:54

CHICAGO (CBS)--  CBS 2 is joining the Salvation Army to kick off the Red Kettle campaign. 

With the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, and job loss, needs are high this holiday season. 

There will be around 850 kettles throughout north and central Illinois, and this year's goal is $18 million by Christmas. 

Salvation Army and CBS 2 kickoff Red Kettle campaign 02:52

Every Red Kettle has a QR code, to allow for digital giving on top of cash and coin collections. You can donate virtually through donate via Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, or credit card.

You can donate virtually here. 

Salvation Army and CBS 2 kickoff Red Kettle campaign 02:09
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