Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign helps people in the Cape Fear Area [Video]

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is taking place at stores across the Cape Fear Area.

WECT Crews volunteered to ring the bells at the Monkey Junction Walmart in Wilmington on Friday.

This initiative helps raise money for programs and services to help neighbors with rent, utility, and food assistance.

Along with dropping a dollar or some change into the red buckets the Army has made it easier for people to donate.

They added a QR Code to scan for mobile devices so people can contribute digitally.

One family who stopped and donated tells us they like to help despite having to do their own Christmas shopping.

“It just feels good to help people out because everyone goes through a rough time here and there,” says the Davies.

Some Walmart Employees also helped support the cause. One who gives back every year says any amount can …