(KAIR)--Now that cold weather has arrived, and Atchison's homeless population faces the approaching winter months, the Salvation Army of Atchison County has arranged a warmup station at the agency's downtown Atchison office.

That word was delivered by Salvation Army of Atchison County Coordinator Kim Bottorff during a recent visit to 93.7 FM's Co-Host Monday, saying that she's observed a growth in local homelessness.

That uptick, Bottorff says, is why a homeless station is now in place at 926 Commercial Street, in downtown Atchison, offering a warmup and something hot to eat or drink.

Providing such services means the Salvation Army of Atchison County is always in need of support and funds, as seen through the annual Angel Tree support for those in need, as well as the underway Red Kettle campaign, starting in Atchison County prior to the national kickoff on Thanksgiving Day, with singer Post Malone serving as this year's national spokesman, as heard performing during Thanksgiving's matchup between the Cowboys and the Chiefs.

The Red Kettle Campaign runs through Christmas Eve.