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  […]

One year ago today the world changed as we know it. Many Maritimers were faced with job loss, financial concerns and no idea where their next meal was coming from. So, The Salvation Army stepped – providing feeding programs, food bank delivery and shelter services to thousands of people in need. Salvation Army Assists with  […]

For 93-year-old Faye Kavanagh, there was no doubt that she would give a gift to The Salvation Army in her will after a kind gesture made by the Army more than 32 years ago. “It was the summer of 1984 and I was recovering from foot surgery,” Faye recalls. “My sister, Kathleen, and my nephew,  […]

Who would have thought that the need for a community to come together would be amid a pandemic? Terry and Carol Adams didn’t expect to see their house in flames, but their circumstances necessitated immediate action. The fire seemed to be insignificant at first, but it became apparent that a power outage occurred in their  […]

Even though spring is still a few weeks away, The Salvation Army in Fredericton is already preparing for their community garden by starting plants from seed, building a new greenhouse and hiring local gardeners to assist with the project. “We are really looking forward to our second year,” explains Susan Strickland, community services coordinator. “In  […]

Cheryl Bernier couldn’t believe what she was hearing when Sydco Fuels told her she was receiving $400 worth of oil for free through the HEAT Fund. “It was a miracle,” she says. “My heart filled with gratitude.” Since her partner passed away, Cheryl has been living by herself on a survivors pension in the town  […]