Salvation Army’s red kettle donations down across Alaska

At grocery stores and malls across the state, you’ll find Salvation Army bell ringers. The Red Kettle Campaign is the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser in the year.
All the money collected in the 49th state goes to help Alaskans in need.
Volunteer bell ringer Jessica Stow spent Wednesday afternoon jingling away. She’s provided the soundtrack for holiday shoppers coming in and out of the Abbott Loop Fred Meyer.
“I love just saying, ‘Merry Christmas!’ to every