Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign 2024

In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was distraught because so many poor individuals in San Francisco were going hungry. During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner to the destitute and poverty-stricken. He only had one major hurdle to overcome — funding the project.

Captain McFee's kettle idea launched a tradition that has spread not only throughout the United States, but all across the world. Everywhere, public contributions to Salvation Army kettles enable the organization to continue its year-round efforts at helping those who would otherwise be forgotten.

The Rotary Club of San Francisco has annually participated in the Red Kettle Campaign on Union Square for many years, and we have long been a partner with the Salvation Army. This year we have been asked to lend our support once again. Funds that are raised in this effort help the Salvation Army to support their feeding, housing, clothing, and drug addiction programs in San Francisco. 

December 20th has been designated Rotary Day for the 2024 Red Kettle Campaign. The kettles will take place on the Winter Walk (Stockton Street between Post and Van Ness) from Noon-6 PM.

If you can help, please reach out to President-Elect Frank Yoke 

We need Rotarians to volunteer for at least one one-hour shift and welcome all who would like to stay longer. This will be an outdoor event.