Columbia’s Salvation Army will kick off its 2026 red kettle campaign Saturday morning at Columbia Mall.
The kickoff will take place Saturday at 11 am in the mall’s food court. There will also be performances by Showme Brass and the Columbia Dance Academy’s competition dance team.
Columbia businesswoman Michele Batye, who owns Dave Griggs Flooring America, is the 2026 Red Kettle chair.
The Red Kettle campaign supports neighbors in need in Columbia throughout the year. Ms. Batye says the campaign has been helping our neighbors for generations. She describes the red kettles as a simple and powerful way for all of us to take part.
The red kettle campaign runs through Christmas Eve.