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Salvation Army Implements Food Bank Delivery Service across the Maritimes
As community needs change due to COVID-19, The Salvation Army Maritime Division has implemented a new food bank delivery service across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Those in need who are unable to find safe, reliable transportation to a Salvation Army food bank are now able to call ahead, place an order,…
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McCain Foods Donates 150,000 lbs of Potatoes to Salvation Army
Filling weekly food bank orders at The Salvation Army was a little easier this week thanks to a generous donation of 150,000 lbs of potatoes from McCain Foods. “We still can’t believe our eyes,” says Captain Jamie Locke, divisional secretary for public relations and development. “We are so grateful for their generosity.” 50,000 lbs of…
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Salvation Army Partners with Square Roots to Bring 4,000 lbs of Fresh Produce to Low-Income Families Each Week
The Salvation Army has partnered with Square Roots to bring more than 3,000 lbs of fresh produce each week to low-income families in Halifax. Square Roots is a local non-profit that aims to reduce food waste and food insecurity Nova Scotia. When they were in need of a place to package and distribute their weekly…
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Salvation Army uses Facebook Live to Comfort Children with Bedtime Stories
Each night, Major Dan Roode sits down in his home study in Pictou County, turns on Facebook Live, and reads a children’s bible story to help kids cope with the stresses of COVID-19. More than 100 families tune in each evening to hear the cheerfully told story, with each beginning with the same comforting greeting,…
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Cultural Togetherness – Bonding with International Students
As one can imagine, international students travelling to Canada to take up temporary residence may experience butterflies, jitters, and even cold feet. But many students who have enrolled with Cape Breton University have adapted quite well with the help of community togetherness. Major Corey Vincent of The Salvation Army has been living in Sydney for…
