Salvation Army sees Red Kettle shortage Gene Marrano December 15, 2015 1 minute read The local Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Holiday Drive is coming up a bit short to date compared to the same time last year – and they’re asking for help as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: City prepares for snowNext: Roanoke Fire-EMS achieves highest ISO status Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026