(Portland, OR) -- The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is underway in Portland. The annual fundraising campaign kicked off yesterday. Last year in the Portland Metro area, The Salvation Army helped nearly 17-hundred families and over 44-hundred children celebrate the holiday season. More than 21-thousand toys were distributed throughout the Portland Metro area, which included gift cards. The Fred Meyer Toy Drive benefiting The Salvation Army runs from November 27th through December 24th.