The Salvation Army's red kettle season is kicking off to raise money for families needing a little help this holiday season.

Donations made to the Salvaton Army Red Kettle this weekend will be matched by a generous donor.

As the holiday season approaches, the Salvation Army in Bexar County seeks help filling more than 100 bell-ringing locations for its annual Red Kettle Campaign.

The Salvation Army's red kettle season is kicking off to raise money for families needing a little help this holiday season.

The San Antonio Salvation Army has deployed five volunteers and two truckloads of aid to the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.

The Salvation Army of San Antonio is spending the weekend loading up trucks that are heading to help people impacted by Beryl.

The storm is expected to hit around Sunday and be near hurricane strength. A spokesman confirmed the Salvation Army from San Antonio and New Braunfels will send assistance on Monday, and the San Antonio Food Bank expects it will also end up sending assistance.

Salvation Army San Antonio public relations manager Brad Mayhar said San Antonio will play a role in the readiness plan for Hurricane Beryl.

A team from the Salvation Army of San Antonio is headed to Houston to help provide relief to those impacted from the severe weather of last week, according to a press release.

The Salvation Army says their donations are down this year, because there's a shortage of bell ringers. Only about 20 to 40 volunteers are filling in the 100 sites used to ring bells. There's still time to help them.

The Salvation Army's red kettle season is kicking off to raise money for families needing a little help this holiday season.

The Salvation Army has found a distribution center to store toys and clothing for the Angel Tree program.

First-class recreation centers in low-income neighborhoods — dozens of them, scattered around the nation.

Nonprofits and volunteers in Maui have cobbled together countless improvised and urgent solutions since the deadliest wildfire in over a century hit their community.

Officials say Illinois will provide funeral and burial services for the migrant toddler who died last week on a bus headed to Chicago from Texas.

After a 3-year-old began showing signs of distress, the bus of asylum-seekers traveling from Brownsville to Chicago pulled over and an ambulance was called. The child later died at a hospital in Illinois.

Friday is National Doughnut Day and to celebrate the occasion, H-E-B stores throughout San Antonio are offering a 2% cash donation on doughnut sales from the bakery section, now through June 6.

Friday is National Doughnut Day and that means free doughnut deals at some stores.

Hundreds of people participated in Mike Taylor’s Barbecue Benefit Cook-Off at The Salvation Army Peacock Boys and Girls Club Saturday. Proceeds from the event go towards benefiting year-round operations for the club.

A deadly tornado practically destroyed the small town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi and the surrounding areas, killing dozens and leaving a community in need of help.

San Antonio area shelters that help the homeless are in need of blankets and coats for this weekend and the winter temperatures ahead.

With less than a week left until Christmas, Santa’s sleigh is undoubtedly getting a final tune-up. But some helpers in San Antonio are already making some Christmas wishes come true.

The Salvation Army's red kettle season is kicking off to raise money for families needing a little help this holiday season.

The Dallas Cowboys tight ends played their own live version of Whac-A-Mole.

The Christmas trees are decorated and the angels have been placed, waiting to be adopted for the holidays.

Over 2,000 children received a new pair of shoes at Salvation Army’s 41 annual shoe event Saturday.

More people experiencing homelessness in San Antonio are going into shelters, according to a recent report from the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH).

The Salvation Army says Farmington-area residents of northern New Mexico are donating gifts and money after somebody stole a van loaded with $6,000 worth of toys to be distributed to over 350 children.

The Salvation Army is spreading cheer to local families and distributing gifts to thousands of children this holiday season thanks to its Angel Tree program.

In the wake of the most devastating public-health emergency in a century and the resulting economic uncertainty, Americans provided more charitable dollars to United Way Worldwide than any other nonprofit focused on direct aid, followed by the Salvation Army and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, according to new rankings by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

As the people in Louisiana begin the long road to getting back to normal after Hurricane Ida, San Antonio organizations are joining others across the country by sending food and supplies to help.

The Southwest U.S. continued to bake, and weather forecasters kept warnings in effect for excessive heat in Arizona and Nevada at least through the weekend.

Dangerous, record-busting heat is spreading across the U.S. Southwest and into parts of Utah, Montana and Wyoming.

The Salvation Army has been serving the community for over 130 years. Here is one such story.

If you need essentials such as food, household items and water, or know someone who needs help, Salvation Army is here to serve you.

Today at 1 p.m., balloons for the Fiesta Porch Parade, calligraphy workshops in a box, a mobile bar for weddings, a KSAT Community event and more.

This week is National Salvation Army week and it serves as an opportunity to honor the volunteers and donors who have helped the non-profit serve in San Antonio for more than 130 years.

National Salvation Army Week runs May 10-14 and to celebrate the occasion, we’re sharing the story of a man who went through the Salvation Army’s adult rehabilitation program.

The Salvation Army helps a San Antonio family get back get a fresh start on life.

Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to the community?

George Floyd’s girlfriend has tearfully told a jury the story of how they met -- at a Salvation Army shelter where he was a security guard with “this great, deep Southern voice, raspy” -- and how they both struggled mightily with an addiction to opioids.

The City of Houston, in collaboration with CrowdSource Rescue, Operation BBQ Relief and the Salvation Army served hot meals to those still impacted by last week's Severe Winter Storm Uri. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)SAN ANTONIO – The Salvation Army will host a drive-thru public food distribution on Saturday morning in San Antonio, organizers announced on Friday. The food distribution will take place from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. outside the Salvation Army’s Mission Corps facility located at 3802 SW Military Drive. Grocery items are expected to include fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, beef, chicken, non-perishable items and bottled water, according to the organization’s news release. The organization expects to serve about 300 households on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, according to the Salvation Army, which added that an on-site registration will be conducted.

Volunteers are needed to help staff the distribution sites. Volunteer shifts are available Monday, February 22nd through Friday, February 26th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers will assist with loading cases of water into vehicles and provide instructions at the distribution sites. Volunteer shifts are available Monday, February 22nd through Friday, February 26th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers will assist with loading cases of water into vehicles and provide instructions at the distribution sites.

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO – Multiple warming centers have been made available across the San Antonio area to help residents who have lost power and remain stuck in the cold and dark. San Antonio city officials said the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center will remain open through Friday as a warming center. Southside ISD opened up a 24-hour warming center at Losoya Middle School Gym, at 1610 Martinez Losoya Road. The City of New Braunfels will also provide a warming center at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center at 375 South Castell Ave. To find the closest warming shelter, please use the map here or for information on additional assistance and resources call 2-1-1.

RELATE: Cold & cloudy Friday, More wintry weather expected by Sunday nightA combination of cold temperatures and rain is something area shelters, such as The Salvation Army, are very familiar with. Local organizations and church groups, such as Last Chance Ministries, have opened their doors to provide comfort during frigid nights. Jamie Llamas, a community organizer with Last Chance Ministries, said she immediately planned to assist the community as soon as she heard the weather forecast. The Salvation Army will be giving away blankets and cold-weather gear to those it cannot accept in the shelter due to limited space. Last Chance Ministries said it would be housing folks and providing shelter until the cold weather subsides.

Despite record amounts of charitable donations this year, nonprofits across the country are being suffocated by the effects of the pandemic. December is typically the most important month for nonprofit revenues, as Christmas and end-of-year tax deductions drive a flood of charitable giving. That’s a $60 million drop for the iconic fundraising drive being crippled by the pandemic in numerous ways. Fidelity Charitable said it has distributed 32% more grants and seen a 20% increase in people setting up investment accounts for charitable giving this year. The national advocacy group projects 12,000 arts and cultural nonprofits are at risk of being wiped out forever.

SAN ANTONIO – Today on SA Live, Mike and Fiona try out some of the hottest toys for kids this holiday season! First we want to know, when you find holiday deals, do you spend more on yourself or others? 🎁 When you find holiday deals, do you spend more money on yourself or others? SA Live airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.

WATCH: Churches, organizations work together to shelter homeless as temperatures drop“It’s cold,” Balenger said. Homeless man tells story of forced eviction from downtown tent cityThe term, “at capacity” has a new meaning in these days of the coronavirus pandemic. Even in this cold weather emergency, some people could be out in the cold. KSAT 12 News also reach out to Haven for Hope about its cold weather emergency shelter plans. A spokesman was not able to offer details right away on how the pandemic might impact the shelter.

SAN ANTONIO – With the holiday season nearly in full swing, the Salvation Army is facing a shortage of bell ringers for their annual Red Kettle Campaign. “We have a great need for volunteer and paid bell ringers, especially volunteers,” he said, adding that many have yet to find a full-time bell ringer. Paid positions start at $10 and they are available in San Antonio and New Braunfels. For more information about paid positions, call 210-352-2000. Due to the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Red Kettle Campaign will begin a week early on Nov. 21.

SAN ANTONIO – If anyone’s looking for a good deed to do as we wrap up a challenging 2020, the Salvation Army is asking for donations of new blankets for its emergency family shelter, the organization announced this week. As cooler temperatures have made their way to San Antonio, the Salvation Army’s shelter’s blanket supply is now depleted, according to the organization. The supply had been lower than usual in recent months because of fewer donations. Due to COVID concerns, the organization is only able to accept new items at this time. The Salvation Army has been serving the San Antonio community since 1889, providing emergency shelter and transitional housing for men, women and families experiencing homelessness.

SAN ANTONIO – A mobile canteen truck belonging to the Salvation Army of San Antonio was involved in a rollover crash while en route to Louisiana to provide help for victims of Hurricane Laura. “Most importantly, we are thankful that our volunteers are safe,” Salvation Army Area Commander Major Carolynn Webb said. Also, the San Antonio unit had been used frequently to serve meals to individuals impacted by COVID-19. The mobile canteen truck belonging to the Salvation Army of San Antonio was involved in a rollover crash while en route to Louisiana to provide help for victims of Hurricane Laura. Courtesy: Salvation Army of San Antonio (KSAT)The canteen truck from New Braunfels has been deployed to Southeast Texas and Western Louisiana for the past couple of weeks.

SAN ANTONIO The Salvation Army announced on Wednesday that staff members and volunteers from San Antonio would be heading to Southeast Texas, prepared to help people affected by Hurricane Laura. According to the organization, San Antonio is one of five additional Texas sites that have prepared trucks for standby should additional support be needed. Director of the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services in Texas Alvin Migues said deployed staffers and volunteers have the experience to face the natural disaster head-on. The Incident Command Team members provide leadership in all areas of disaster response including safety, operations, logistics, finance, planning and communication, Migues said. We have established protocols specifically to address responding to disaster during the current pandemic, Migues said.

SAN ANTONIO – The Salvation Army held a public food distribution Thursday at the Peacock Boys and Girls Club. Recipients lined up as early as 5 a.m. for the 9 a.m. event. About 500 families were served.

SAN ANTONIO A public food distribution will take place Thursday for those in need. The Salvation Army will be distributing food on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. San Antonio Food Bank worries whether it can keep up with demandIt will take place from 9 a.m. to noon outside the Peacock Boys & Girls Club located at 615 Peacock Avenue. The Salvation Army wants the public to know that this is a drive-thru only and no walk-ups will be accepted, make sure your vehicle has plenty of gas, come with your vehicle trunk emptied to receive the full benefits and make sure youre prepared for possible long wait times. FDA list of recalled hand sanitizers balloons to more than 100The organization is expecting to serve more than 500 households.

San Antonio The Salvation Army announced Wednesday that it will host a public food drive on Thursday outside of the Boys and Girls Club located at 615 Peacock Avenue in San Antonio. The Salvation Armys San Antonio Metropolitan Command said it was forced to cancel last weeks scheduled food distribution due to the lack of available food during Hurricane Hanna. The organization expects to serve more than 500 households on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 a.m. until noon, while supplies last. Bring drinks or snacks in preparation for possible long wait times. Related: Salvation Army hosting another public food distribution on Thursday

SAN ANTONIO – The Salvation Army of San Antonio hosted a drive-thru food distribution event Wednesday. The event at the Peacock Boys and Girls Club was expected to help between 500 and 1,000 families. Salvation Army officials said they’ve held similar events before, but this is the first one that was open to the public.

Salvation Army hosts drive-thru food distribution eventPublished: July 16, 2020, 12:53 pmThe event was expected to help up to 1,000 families.

SAN ANTONIO The Salvation Army announced that it will be distributing food to the public on Thursday outside of the Peacock Boys and Girls Club. The Salvation Army said it will continue to distribute food while supplies last. The Peacock Boys & Girls Club is located at 615 Peacock Avenue. The Salvation Army says to keep in mind the following items as they may impact service:Drive-thru only while supplies last. Related: How Salvation Army is feeding, sheltering San Antonio community during COVID-19 crisis

SAN ANTONIO The Salvation Army announced that it will be distributing food to the public on Thursday outside of the Peacock Boys and Girls Club. The Salvation Army said it will continue to distribute food while supplies last. The Peacock Boys & Girls Club is located at 615 Peacock Avenue. The Salvation Army says to keep in mind the following items as they may impact service:Drive-thru only while supplies last. Related: How Salvation Army is feeding, sheltering San Antonio community during COVID-19 crisis

SAN ANTONIO – When the coronavirus pandemic hit South Texas, the Salvation Army of San Antonio worked quickly to ensure its shelter residents would be safe. “We’re not taking the traffic indoors, so we’ve moved our canteen truck outside,” said Brad Mayhar, spokesperson for the Salvation Army of San Antonio. “When people donate through our local Salvation Army web site, the money stays local and it helps our local programs here in San Antonio,” said Mayhar. Click here for more information or to donate to the Salvation Army of San Antonio. The first case confirmed in the U.S. was in mid-January and the first case confirmed in San Antonio was in mid-February.