The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland has fewer red kettles to meet record-high needs amid COVID-19 A limited availability of bell ringers has put the iconic campaign significantly behind pace with only two weeks left. Author: WKYC Staff Updated: 1:24 AM EST December 12, 2020 CLEVELAND — The world has seen a year unlike any before it throughout the COIVD-19 global pandemic. The needs have never been greater, The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland says, as they have seen a 174% spike in local needs for food programs since March. The Salvation Army depends on their annual holiday fundraising initiatives, including their red kettles, to keep their programs running. Yet, this year, The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland's kettle campaign is running $400,000 behind pace with only two weeks left.