The Salina Salvation Army is in the process of enlisting holiday help. The agency is preparing for its busiest time of the year, and among other things the bell ringer application process is underway.

The agency is working on plans for the upcoming holiday season. Seasonal programs include the free community Thanksgiving dinner, the Angel Tree, and a holiday aid basket program that includes a toy shop.

To fund these programs, and programs throughout the year, the organization depends on its Kettle Campaign, which begins this Friday and goes through Christmas Eve.

Along with the holiday programs, the Kettle Campaign funds other programs that include things like after school programs, providing emergency aid and shelter, and the organization’s signature daily meal program.

The Kettle Campaign is very simple. Big red kettles are set up at various locations around town to allow for donations, and bell ringers staff them.

The organization is taking applications for bell ringer positions. Applications may be picked up at the Salvation Army ,1137 N. Santa Fe in Salina.

Anyone with questions can call the Salina Salvation Army at 785-823-2251.