SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The iconic Red Kettle campaign is underway. The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division needs volunteers and donations as they're falling behind their goal. They want to ensure people in our region don't go without food or shelter this holiday. Menorah lighting ceremony held at Boston State House "When people give in our community they know that they are giving so that their neighbors can receive assistance. The Salvation Army is committed to being there for families who are struggling to make ends meet" says Major Elijah Kahn, the General Secretary of The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division. Kahn says they are hoping to raise more than $2 million to fund year-round services. To learn more about the Red Kettle Campaign visit the Salvation Army's website. Local News Headlines F-35A Lighting II fighter jets replacing aging F-15 aircraft at Barnes ANGB in Westfield Is the winter solstice the shortest day of the year? Car collides with tree on Roosevelt Ave. in Springfield Massachusetts serial rapist arrested in West Springfield pled guilty to 30 charges WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.