The Salvation Army of York said that it has been two years since a salvation army bell ringer received reported receiving a gold coin.
Most of the bell ringers are local volunteers. I did it myself, but we never count the money or open the collection baskets. It’s hard lonesome duty, trust me.
I just remember the stories from World War II vets about free coffee and donuts at the front, while the Red Cross stayed in the rear and charged money for them.