SECOND ANNUAL RED KETTLE RUN

Benefiting The Salvation Army Food Pantry

The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is getting off to a running start. The first Red Kettle holiday event of the season is the Red Kettle 5K Run/Walkon Saturday, October 29, 9:00 am at Zorinsky Lake, 156th & F Street (south pavilion entrance). The goal of this event is to bring awareness to The Salvation Army food pantry and the ongoing need for non-perishable food donations. Last year, the pantry served nearly 29,000 people right here in Omaha. This year the demand is up. Since January, 2011, The Salvation Army has seen a 39% increase in food pantry use. Instead of an entry fee, runners and walkers are asked to bring 10 non-perishable food items or $10 for the food pantry. No pre-registration is required. All participants are eligible to win door prizes which include an Ipod Touch, Creighton basketball tickets, night at the movies, many restaurant gift certificates and more.

For more information visit GiveSalvationArmy.org, e-mail: RedKettleRunomaha@gmail.comor call 402-898-6000.