BATON ROUGE – The Salvation Army of Baton Rouge has set its Red Kettle Campaign goal of $150,000 to help meet rising needs during the holidays and throughout the year, with this year's campaign utilizing QR codes, in addition to the traditional kettles.

Higher costs of food, housing and transportation are pushing more working families, seniors and individuals into poverty conditions, the Salvation Army says. The Salvation Army invites residents to "Give With Joy" either in person, online or by becoming a member of the Army of Hope through monthly giving. 

“We’re inviting everyone in Baton Rouge to join us in bringing joy to a neighbor,” Sergeant Rogers said. “When you give at a red kettle, join the Army of Hope with a monthly gift, or donate online, you’re helping children stay in their homes, keeping the lights on for struggling parents, and putting food on the table for our seniors on a fixed income. Your gift tells them they’re not alone.”

Individuals looking to donate can do so by dropping cash or checks in any Red Kettle across Baton Rouge, donating online at batonrougekettle.org or joining the Army of Hope at armyofhopebr.org.

Another new way to give is by using the QR codes on kettle signs to donate through Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or Venmo.