There will be a drastically reduced presence of volunteers during this year’s Poppy Campaign in Newfoundland and Labrador because of COVID-19.

Legionnaires and veterans usually take up the cause by staffing donation tables at various locations, but Poppy Campaign chair Berkley Lawrence says activity won’t be as prevalent this year. Some retail outlets still may choose to accommodate staffed donation tables.

Lawrence hopes that come next year, donation “boxes” will be in place in this province. Some 250 of the cashless devices are being used in a pilot project in the Ottawa area this year.

You use your credit card, debit card or phone, tap it, and give your donation.