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Mayor Hancock Kicks Off 125th Annual Red Kettle Season

DENVER (CBS4)- Denver Mayor Michael Hancock decked out all in red and picked up a small bell to join Salvation Army volunteers in front of a King Soopers store on Wednesday.

He helped kick off the Salvation Army's 125th annual Red Kettle campaign in Denver.

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"Change dropped in a Salvation Army red kettle is not just change it's a changed life, it's a lifeline to someone choosing whether to pay their heating bill or put food on the table. It's being there for a hungry neighbor in need." said Divisional Commander of Salvation Army, Lt. Col. Daniel Starrett in a statement.

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One hundred percent of kettle donations will stay in the Denver metro area.

"Come out this holiday season to give to those who are in need ... and make sure that people have something to receive, as we are all grateful for this time," Hancock said.

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Bell ringers will begin collecting donations at stores that are open on Thursday.

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