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The Holidays at The Salvation Army During the 2007 holiday season, 1,052 individuals helped to raise more than $175,000 by ringing bells at one of our Red Kettles to support our year-round human services here in Onondaga County. More than 5,000 gifts were donated for children and adults in our programs, 67 schools took part in our food drive. More than 284 volunteers gave over 812 hours to help register families for the Christmas Bureau Food and Gift Distribution. On December 21st, with the help of 678 volunteers, we were able to provide food baskets, toys and books to close 2,300 low-income families. Parents of the 5,777 children in those families were able to see smiling faces on Christmas morning and serve a wonderful Christmas dinner. During the months of November and December, more than 2,509 people donated 7,614 hours of their time to help make a difference in the lives of families in need in Onondaga County.
Coats for Kids – October 18 - November 14. In partnership with the P&C Food and Pharmacy Stores in Onondaga County and CBS 5 WTVH,
Dome Donation Day – October 10 Dome Donation Day is a tradition that Coach Richard MacPherson helped create 26 years ago Christmas Tree Lighting Bell Sale – November 27. For the past 15 years, Salvation Army Advisory Board Members, staff and volunteers ring in the holiday season at the City of Syracuse’s Christmas Tree Lighting Bell Sale at Clinton Square. Last year, with the help of over 40 volunteers, we sold over a thousand bells and raised $1,200 on one of the coldest nights of the year. Volunteer
Red Kettle Campaign – November 27 – December 24. The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area will be collecting money in those famous Red Kettles around Onondaga County in the months of November and December. Kettles will be located at the following retail outlets:
Volunteer Click here for more information about the history of the Red Kettle. Food Drive & Mini Angel Tree - November 1 – December 11. Every year, hundreds of area schools, businesses and churches collect food and gifts for our holiday efforts. Non-perishable food items are used to make over 2,500 holiday food baskets for low-income families, seniors and disabled adults. Donated gifts are given to needy children and adults. For more information on how your group can participate in a food or gift drive, call the Development Office at 479-1321.
Drop Off Day – Friday, December 11. On Drop Off Day, members of the 174th Fighter Wing donate their time to Christmas Bureau Distribution Registration - November 30 - 16 During this period, Salvation Army staff and volunteers register more than 2,500 families at several community sites. These families will then have the opportunity to receive toys, food and books for Christmas. Volunteers are needed to help with greeting and computer input of recipient registration information. Volunteer Christmas Bureau Distribution Day Preparations - December 16 - 18, 21 On the days leading up to Christmas Bureau Distribution Day, there are countless preparations that need to be made. At the Oncenter, food and gifts need to be sorted; stocking stuffers need to be packed and any other final details need to be taken care of. Hundreds of volunteers are needed at the Oncenter to ensure that Christmas Bureau Distribution Day runs smoothly. Volunteer Christmas Bureau Distribution Day - December 22 To see if you are eligible to receive gifts and food on Distribution Day, click here.
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the annual Coats for Kids Drive will run from Sunday, October 19 through Saturday, November 15. Families can donate gently used coats and outerwear for children and young adults by placing them in The Salvation Army barrels at your local P&C Store. The coats will be distributed to help keep needy children in our community warm this winter season.
at SU’s homecoming game on November 19, 1983 against West Virginia. Every year since that time, one game has been designated to be Dome Donation Day. The Salvation Army has collected food and monetary donations from fans as they entered the Carrier Dome every year on that day.
collect food and gifts from schools, businesses and the public. Teams of 174th volunteers visit the schools that are participating in our School Food Drive. They pick up hundreds of barrels of non-perishable food items that our community’s children have donated. Another team of 174th volunteers braves the weather and stands in the ShoppingTown Mall parking lot to collect food and gifts from area businesses, churches and families. 
