She said Christmas kettle collections are way down, with the amount collected so far this holiday season $21,000 less than in 2011.
The kettles are located outside nine stores throughout the Valley, Burkholder said. There is still time to help, she said.
The agency has a scheduled a holiday distribution for clients, but there will still be a great need in the community after the holidays, Burkholder said.
For information call the Salvation Army, 26 Lester St., at 203-736-0707.
