The Salvation Army in Fredericton is working to restore dignity to their clients by remodeling their food bank to offer a grocery shopping experience. Families in need are able to shop for the items they want rather than receive a box prepared by volunteers. “It restores dignity to the families. Clients are empowered by the  […]

When the lockdown began, many struggling Nova Scotian families wondered where their next meal would be coming from — little did they know it would be pizza delivered by The Salvation Army. “As soon as we posted it on Facebook people began to respond,” explains community services coordinator, Rebecca Mitchell. “The response was overwhelming. It  […]

The Salvation Army in Fredericton brought joy to hundreds of seniors when they delivered more than 300 flower plants and handmade cards to four retirement homes in the community last week.  “We want to engage seniors in our community garden project funded by Healthy Seniors Pilot Project federal funding, especially those who live in nursing  […]

When the lockdown forced The Salvation Army to close thrift stores across the Maritimes, employees from our Truro location began lending a helping hand to meet the increase in food bank demand. “We see the need for food and delivery increase every day,” explains Lt. Matt Reid. “Our thrift store employees are just the extra  […]

As cases continue to increase and more people are in self-isolation, The Salvation Army is stepping up to help by delivering food bank boxes to individuals and families in need.  “One client asked for food help after his two toddlers tested positive. Since the family is in isolation, we arranged a volunteer to do contactless  […]

In partnership with the Nova Scotia Government, The Salvation Army has established a new program to help low-income Nova Scotians who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 catch-up on their home heating and electrical bills called the Nova Scotia COVID Relief Fund. “It will ultimately help Nova Scotians get back on their feet” The Nova  […]

When you’re cooking for your family on a tight budget, creating healthy meals can be a challenge. That’s why The Salvation Army in Fairview is providing meal prep classes to teach these life-changing skills. “Instead of simply giving someone a food box, these classes teach families how to use food bank items to create healthy  […]

For most Maritimers, milk and eggs are simply staples on the grocery list. But for families that rely on Salvation Army food banks, these expensive items are not always accessible. But now, thanks to funding from MAZON Canada, The Salvation Army in Fredericton is able to offer weekly food box that include milk and eggs.   […]

The spring colors of Easter can now be seen on display at most Maritime thrift stores. When we begin to see the pretty colored baskets in windows it’s an indication that the time of year is approaching. The team at The Salvation Army North Sydney Thrift Store created 30 children’s Easter baskets for this year’s  […]

National Social Work Month, observed throughout March, uplifts the social workers of our country, and celebrates their constant contributions to our society. These professionals use psychology and sociology to solve social issues and improve individual lives. Many Salvation Army locations in the Maritimes offer various types of social services; while not all are trained specifically  […]