Walmart to match Salvation Army kettle donations

The Westgate Walmart will be the place to make a donation to the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign this Saturday.

It's among the stores participating in a nationwide Walmart Fill the Kettle Day. Walmart Canada will match donations made up to a maximum of $100,000.

As of Thurs., Dec. 12, the local campaign had raised $97,000. The goal is $300,000.

"We are proud to be a long-time partner of The Salvation Army because we know their work makes a big difference for many people in communities from coast-to-coast," said Walmart Canada executive vice president of people and corporate affairs Susan Muiga.

Donations can also be made online at SalvationArmy.ca, by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769), or via mail to The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4.