With only three more days left of the red kettle campaign, the Salvation Army and its bell ringers are trying to close the gap to meet this year’s goal. This is crucial to help support programs that serve the community all year.

Salvation Army Nashville is less than halfway to its $500,000 holiday fundraising goal, and the clock is ticking. We asked them what the organization is up against, and how the community can help.

The Salvation Army said its annual Red Kettle fundraising program is currently seeing a 30% shortfall in donations this year.