Williston's Red Kettle Campaign Begins With Miss North Dakota

The Salvation Army in Williston is gearing up to officially kick off its Red Kettle Campaign on November 15, and this year’s launch comes with a special guest.

Miss North Dakota, Kennedy DeLap will be on hand to help start the season and will ring bells at every kettle location around Williston.

Cashwise - 1:00pm
JC Penney - 1:30pm
Albertsons - 2:00pm
Runnings - 2:00pm
Tractor Supply - 2:30pm
Walmart - 3:30pm

A Holiday Tradition Since 1891: The Legacy of the Red Kettle Campaign

Did you know the Red Kettle Campaign is the oldest annual charitable fundraiser of its kind in the United States? What began in 1891 with a Salvation Army captain in San Francisco has grown into one of the most recognizable and impactful charity traditions in the country. The campaign helps provide toys for children, coats for the homeless, food for the hungry, and year-round social services for families in need.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: Salvation Army volunteer bell ringer San Arnold rings bells as he solicits donations at the Powell Street Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station on December 03, 2019 in San Francisco, California. The Salvation Army kicked off the Red Kettle "Partners for Change" campaign inside BART stations in the San Francisco Bay Area that allows riders to donate BART tickets or funds. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

A few fun and fascinating Red Kettle facts:

In 2010, the Salvation Army raised a record $142 million during the Christmas campaign.
Volunteer bell ringers staff kettles at roughly 25,000 locations nationwide.
In many places, anonymous donors slip gold coins or rings into the kettles as a holiday surprise.
83 cents of every dollar donated supports Salvation Army programs around the world.

Here in Williston, the local Salvation Army has set its 2025 Red Kettle goal at $120,000. To reach it, they’re asking for our community’s support.

Ring In the Season: Volunteer Bell Ringers Needed Now

The biggest need right now: volunteer bell ringers. Shifts are just two hours—and it’s a fun way to see friends, spread holiday cheer, and make a meaningful difference. You can sign up here or call 701-572-2921 to reserve a time.

If you can’t ring but would still like to give, keep an eye out for the iconic red kettles at these Williston locations, including Walmart, Cash Wise, Albertsons, Runnings, Tractor Supply, and JC Penney. Online donations are also welcome.

Every donation stays local and helps support individuals and families right here in our region. Your generosity keeps the spirit of the season alive.