Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Rotary Club of the Pelhams.

(November 28, 2018 – PELHAM, NY) As the song goes… “Bells will be ringing…” this time, throughout Pelham. So keep your eye out for a lot of “Good Santas” the next few weekends as members of The Rotary Club of the Pelhams continue their more than 25-year holiday tradition of ringing bells & setting up red kettles outside of DeCicco & Sons and the Train Station to help raise money for the local Salvation Army’s important programs to assist individuals and families in need.

According to Rotary President Lyn Roth-Jacobs, “The money the Rotary raises goes directly to the Salvation Army New Rochelle Corps Community Center at 22 Church Street in New Rochelle. This helps fuel the much-needed funds to support four of their significant programs for people in Pelham, New Rochelle, and Mt. Vernon.”

Salvation Army New Rochelle Corps Captain Daniel Diakanwa added: “The Rotary and the Pelham community continue to be strong ambassadors of our cause.”

Here are the programs that are supported with the generous contributions

1. Feeding Program. Over 600 needy people a month are fed meals at the Community Center
2. Food Pantry. Every Wednesday groceries are distributed to the needy, satisfying over 500 people a month
3. Senior Program. 18 senior citizens meet every Wednesday from 11am to 1pm and are treated to educational workshops, games, entertainment, recreation and lunch.

According to Rotarian Bob Rendon, “Once again we’re asking our community to continue this tremendous partnership among us, the Salvation Army, and Pelham by helping fill the kettles!”.

The Hours & Places of Bell Ringing are:

Friday December 14. 7 am to 9 am at the Train Station

Saturday December 15. 9 am to 3 pm at DeCicco & Sons

Friday December 21, 7 am to 9 am at the Train Station

Saturday December 22, 9 am to 3 pm at DeCicco & Sons

For more information on the Rotary Club of the Pelhams, please visit us at pelhamrotary.com.