How much money will stop the Salvation Army bells?

None! Its what they use to fund their church budget. The kettles are what pays the "officers".

The Salvation Army "Officers" benefits package looks like this: All expenses paid complements of you, the donor! "Nice" home, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vehicles, gas, heat, electric, phone, cell phones, Internet, cable, uniforms, daycare, trips, computers, retirement & cash(spending money) salaries. They live very well! Oh, and grant money to pay their taxes.